As the Israelites grew strong the Pharaoh was concerned about two things, rising up and making an escape.  These are what men are good at and it’s time for the males among us to stop escaping reality and start rising up against the injustice around us.  One thing the Pharaoh didn’t account for in his […]

It’s not easy to admit that I’m in bondage to something, but admitting powerlessness is the 1st step to the solution.  The 2nd book of the bible tells the story of the underdog nation of Hebrew slaves overcoming all odds to find freedom from the most powerful empire of that time, and it is also […]

Prayer is more than the 7th piece of armor.  Salvation is your helmet and Faith is your shield, but Prayer is how you learn to get dressed.  You can have all the latest battle gear available, but if you don’t know how to put it on and use it in war then you are sunk. […]

Ready or not, we are in a battle and we need to pack a weapon.  Bring your faith, bring the Spirit, and bring the word of God.  Listen to Leslie Ratliff as he ministers at Jacob’s Well. [mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014.06.07-Soul-Armor-Word-of-God-Leslie-Ratliff.mp3] Listen Later:  Download mp3 (Right-click and select “Download linked file as” or “Save file […]

We need to wear a helmet to save our soul.  There is a big problem in the world and our lives called sin.  God has provided a solution in a Savior.  As we recognize Jesus as the Truth, our Righteousness, and the object of our Faith we are saved. [mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014.05.31-Soul-Armor-Salvation.mp3] Listen […]

We shield ourselves with money, education, fashion, and anything else to mask our true selves and keep from getting hurt once again.  When we get to the end of ourselves a shield of faith is available through a trusting relationship with God, thereby protecting us against attack and providing potential for God’s plan. [mp3player width=700 […]

[mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Soul-Armor-Preparation-05.17.2014.mp3] The boots for our feet are the preparation that comes from the gospel of peace.  It is a preparation for the journey and the battle.  When the pressure mounts and life gets difficult, the gospel empowers us to face our fears and deal with life on life’s terms.  Get your […]

[mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014.05.10-Soul-Armor-Righteousness.mp3] To deal with the fact that we struggle with doing what is right we often lean towards being too loose with rule-bending or too tight in our rule-keeping while Jesus invites us to become righteous in a whole different way.  He changed the game to enable us to overcome sins […]

[mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05.03.2014-Soul-Armor-Truth.mp3] What lies have you been falling for? The Lie of Security, that if I can can get more stuff and more money I will be fulfilled? The Lie of Acceptance, if I dress right & say the right things I will please others? The Lie of Control, if only people […]

[mp3player width=700 height=420 config=soularmor.xml file=http://www.jacobswellmemphis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Soul-Armor-04.26.2014.mp3] Listen Later:  Download mp3 (Right-click and select “Download linked file as” or “Save file as”)