The Incomparable Christ

Pt. 6: Stand & Fight!

By Louie Marsh, 2-15-2026

Introduction – 3 slides

1) PREPARE myself.

For the rest, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the might of his strength. Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil: Ephesians 6:10-11 (Darby)

· STRENGTHEN myself.

"19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might" (Ephesians 1:19, ESV)

2) KNOW my enemy.

"12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:12, ESV)

· My real enemy – EVIL spiritual forces.

They are…

· POWERFUL

· SCHEMERS

3) Take a STAND!

"13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm." (Ephesians 6:13, ESV)

4) SOLDIER UP!

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)

The Armor Of God:

· Belt = SINCERE KNOWLEDGE of Christ, honesty in everything

"14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…(Ephesians 6:14a, ESV)

· Breastplate – BEING RIGHT with God (justification) right conduct

…having put on the breastplate of righteousness," (Ephesians 6:14b, ESV)

· Shoes – FIRMNESS that comes from knowing Christ; readiness to share the faith

"15and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace." (Ephesians 6:15, ESV)

· Shield – God's PROTECTION

"16In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;" (Ephesians 6:16, ESV)

Faith in What?

Show Pictures of Chamberlain, Edsel

"5Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him." (Proverbs 30:5, ESV)

· Helmet – BLESSINGS of salvation,

"17and take the helmet of salvation… (Ephesians 6:17a, ESV)

"8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation." (1 Thessalonians 5:8, ESV)

· Sword of the Spirit – God's WORD; the Spirit giving us the right words

"17…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God," (Ephesians 6:17b, ESV)

"19When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. 20For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." (Matthew 10:19–20, ESV)

5) Pray it DOWN!

"18praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints," (Ephesians 6:18, ESV)

· Pray in the SPIRIT.

· Use ALL TYPES of prayer.

· Stay ALERT

· Pray for OTHER BELIEVERS.

Excerpts from FDR's D-Day Prayer. Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote the D-Day Prayer with assistance from his daughter, Anna, and her husband, John Boettiger.

6) Pray for my SPIRITUAL LEADERS.

"19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak." (Ephesians 6:19–20, ESV)