Sermons

Within a suit of armor, the breastplate protects vital organs from attack and injury. Paul uses this example to remind the church of Ephesus to protect and guard themselves with the Breastplate of Righteousness. Righteousness, or right living, is first and foremost a gift from Jesus. When we act, talk, and think in line with the Bible and God’s commands, righteousness protects us from attack and begins to transform our lives. We are called by God to be made new creations, transformed by the Gospel, and trade our desires for God’s.

Today we dive into the first piece of the armor of God – the Belt of Truth. This small and strange piece of armor does more than we realize. Truth brings us stability and strength, supporting and holding us together amid life’s battles.

Our struggles are not just physical but spiritual, as we battle against unseen forces of darkness. Spiritual attacks often come before breakthroughs, bringing confusion, lack of peace, temptation, and the urge to quit. However, victory is possible through Christ when we use the right spiritual weapons: the power of Jesus’ name, the truth of God’s Word, agreement in prayer, and the strength of praise and worship. Stand firm in God’s strength—He is for you, and victory is yours!

Paul, writing to the thriving Christian community in Ephesus, emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare and the necessity of relying on God’s strength. He urges believers to recognize their true enemy and stand firm by putting on the full armor of God. We have a part to play in this fight, and we can stand knowing that God has already won the battle.

Most Christians are familiar with the 10 Commandments: a list of rules given from God, to Moses, after He had rescued them from slavery in Egypt. These commandments are not merely rules for people of the past. God’s words are as relevant and powerful now as when first given, and the commandments He gave are vital for us to follow. Let your love and admiration of God put him first in all things, and analyze your priorities in the light of His salvation.

The new year has started, and we have all, in some way, made plans and goals for 2025. But our process may be different from God’s pace and plan for us. Are we willing to surrender our plans, days, processes, goals, dreams, and expectations to listen, walk in obedience, and let God make the plans and set the pace for us instead?

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Fasting is a practice we read about in the Bible, but often have questions about how, why, when, or if we as modern Christians should practice fasting. Today we’ll talk about some of those questions and answers, and explain five reasons why you should pray and fast.

In Luke 11, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. After giving the Lord’s Prayer, he tells a story that seems strange in context. Through this story, we can learn how Jesus teaches us to trust and pray big prayers.