Bart Herrington — Sermons

Standing Firm in the Lord
Ephesians 6:14-17
Six preparations to stand firm in spiritual warfare.
I. Put On the Belt of Truth
II. Put On the Breastplate of Righteousness
III. Put On the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
IV. Take Up the Shield of Faith
V. Take Up the Helmet of Salvation
VI. Take Up the Sword of the Spirit

Standing Strong in the Lord’s Power for Battle
Ephesians 6:10-13
Two actions we must take to stand strong in spiritual battles.
I. Depend on the Strength in the Lord
II. Put on God's Powerful Resources Like Complete Weaponry

Working to Please Christ and Not People 
Ephesians 6:5-9

Four aspects of a Christian work ethic that please God.

I. Obey with an Attitude of Reverence as to Christ.

II. Don’t Perform Just to Please People When They Are Looking

III. Do God’s Will Wholeheartedly as Slaves of Christ

IV. Serve Willingly and Eagerly as to the Lord

Raising Children in Loving Instruction and Discipline
Ephesians 6:4
Three commands for parents raising children in the Lord.
I. Instruct Your Child in the Lord
II. Discipline Your Child in the Lord
III. Practice Balanced Parenting

Do Not Provoke to Anger
Ephesians 6:4
I. Fathers Bear the Weight in Training Children
II. Parental Authority Should Not Be Used in Such a Way to Provoke Children
III. Common Biblical Principles Help Parental Authority Avoid Provoking Children to Anger

Children Obey Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3

Two commands for children.

 I.   Children Obey Your Parents in the Lord 

A.   Meaning of “obey.”

B.    Meaning of “in the Lord.”

C.    It is right.

II.   Honor Your Father and Your Mother 

A.   Meaning of “honor.”

B.    Two promises.

The Wife’s Role in Marriage

Ephesians 5:21-33

 Four parts of the wife’s role that promote unity in marriage.

I.         Submitting to Christ

II.         Helping Your Husband 

III.         Following Your Husband’s Leadership

IV.         Respecting Your Husband

The Husband’s Role in Marriage

Ephesians 5:22-33

Three aspects of a biblical husband’s role.

I.         Glorify God by Leading His Wife (Ephesians 5:23)

II.         Glorify God by Loving His Wife (Ephesians 5:25-33)

III.         Glorify God by Learning About and Honoring His Wife (1

Peter 3:7)