Coast Hills Church

In the sermon, Pastor Jason emphasizes the crucial theme of identity as explored in Ephesians, highlighting that our true identity is defined by what God says about us, not by culture or personal feelings. We also discuss the needs we share even if we have Christ. The journey is not over once we are in Christ, it has just begun.

Pastor Jason emphasizes the importance of prayer as the primary activity we should engage in, rooted in our relationship with God. Pastor Jason outlines when to pray, how to pray, and for whom to pray. He encourages perseverance in prayer, pointing out the power it has in spiritual battles, and calls for 3 attitudes of prayer to apply to our lives.

Pastor Jason emphasizes the necessity of faith as our shield, which protects us from doubts and fears, and reassures us of our salvation. The helmet of salvation represents our hope in Christ, guarding our minds against condemnation and providing assurance of eternal life. Finally, he encourages us to wield the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word, to counter temptations and take every thought captive, trusting that God will guide us through challenges.

The sermon highlighted three key pieces of armor: the belt of truth, which represents living authentically; the breastplate of righteousness, relying on Christ's righteousness; and the shoes of the gospel, which provide the foundation for peace with God and others. Ultimately, we are urged to live in truth, righteousness, and the peace of the gospel to resist temptation and advance God's kingdom.

In this message Pastor Dean-o Lies shared with us the importance of living for God as a response to His mercy. We were challenged to look at our bodies as living sacrifices, and to examine what it means to give our whole heart and life to Christ in every aspect of our being.