Spiritual Warfare

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This sermon explains that the "shield of faith" is essential for defending against the enemy's fiery darts of lies. It defines faith as a complete trust in what God has already done and promised in Christ, particularly our adoption and forgiveness, which protects a believer from head to toe.

This sermon argues that genuine peace with God begins with acknowledging our enmity toward Him and accepting the reconciliation offered through Christ's sacrifice. This foundational peace leads to the peace of God, which is an unshakable inner resilience that empowers believers to face hardship and extend that same grace and forgiveness to others.

This sermon presents salvation as a three-part process: justification (saved from sin's penalty), sanctification (being saved from its power), and glorification (saved from its presence). It emphasizes that true Christianity is about being "in Christ" as a substitute, with the future hope of glorification serving as a powerful motivation for living a holy and purposeful life today.

This sermon encourages Christians to overcome common barriers to prayer, such as busyness and doubt, by viewing it as a powerful spiritual weapon. The message urges believers to pray with desperation and alertness, recognizing their need for God's strength and the reality of spiritual warfare, while also focusing on interceding for other "saints."

This sermon explores the nature of the devil, describing him as a deceptive, mighty, and cunning, yet ultimately vulnerable, being. It encourages Christians to actively resist his schemes by confronting personal pride and sin through confession, prayer, and accountability within their community.

This sermon explains that the Christian life is a spiritual battle, urging believers to stand firm against the devil's schemes by drawing their strength from Christ's victory on the cross. It emphasizes that we don't fight for victory, but from the assured victory that Jesus has already won, allowing us to resist sin and his accusations.