7 October 2018 - The Weapons and Armor of Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Lawrence Lim Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPraise and Worship songs performed:
Psalm 118:1 - Whether your circumstances are good or not, you can still praise God because He is always good. The words “loving kindness” is hesed in Hebrew, which means grace. His grace endures forever. God will turn around everything for your good. “Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.” (Psalms 118:1 WEB) Ephesians 6:10-18 - The Epistle to the Ephesians can be divided into three parts: Sit, Walk, and Stand. Or it can be divided into the three Ws: Wealth, Walk, Warfare. We need to know our wealth in Christ before we can walk in the Lord, and finally be prepared for spiritual warfare. There’s a difference between being strong and being strong in the Lord. In and of ourselves, we are weak. We need to receive strength from Jesus. We can only do all things through Christ who strengthens us. The word “wiles” means trickery and deception. When we put on the whole armor of God, we will be able to stand against the lies of the devil. The Bible calls the devil the Father of lies. The armor of God has got to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our enemies are not in human flesh - they are demons. God is not against wrestling - God is okay with us learning martial arts. Mixed Martial arts, jujitsu, etc. are fine. There are spiritual forces in the world today and they are enemies of our soul. We stand against the devil not to fight for victory. We fight from victory. We just need to stand on victory ground (the Gospel) and enforce the victory. Jesus already won the fight against the devil at the cross. Belt of truth: It’s knowing the truth that sets you free. When Jesus said that to the Jews, He wasn’t referring to the Old Testament because the Jews already knew it. Jesus came to reveal the truth of God’s Grace. The truth that you need today is the truth of God’s grace. Breastplate of righteousness: Righteousness cannot be earned or merited by good works, and cannot be lost by evil works. It can only be received as a gift from God. Gospel of Peace: the word “preparation” in Greek has the same meaning as “foundation”. We need to be established in the gospel of peace. We must know that we have peace with God. Shield of Faith: It doesn’t matter how strong the enemy’s attack is - you will be protected so long as you hold up the shield of faith. Helmet of Salvation: Knowing that your salvation is eternally-secure protects your head (the most crucial part). When you wear the armor of God, the devil is afraid. In and of ourselves, we are nothing. Sword of the Spirit: What you don’t know cannot help you. You must know God’s word. Praying in the Spirit: Is the seventh piece of the armor. When you pray in tongues, all the pieces of the armor of God come together. Praying in tongues is an offensive weapon. When you start praying in tongues, the devil flees from you. The devil is not a lion - he masquerades like a roaring lion - He’s actually just a pussycat. Prayer is your weapon - it is your power. A gun is useless if you don’t pull the trigger. Pull it! “Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:” (Ephesians 6:10-18 WEB)
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