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By Pastor Gil Dirmann

Scriptures

- John 14:1-6 (NKJV) - “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.” 5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

- John 13:36 (NKJV) - Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.”

- 2 Peter 3:3-4, 8-14 (NKJV) - Knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.”

8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;

Message Points

1. Jesus' coming is a personal reality!

2. Jesus’ coming is a prophetic promise!

3. Jesus' coming brings eternal perspective!

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures (All NKJV)

- Titus 3:4-6 - But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

- John 16:5-7 - “But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

- John 14:16-18 - And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.

- John 20:22 - And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

- 1 Corinthians 6:19 - Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?

- Acts 1:8 - But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

- John 14:12 - Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

- Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

- 1 Corinthians 12:11 - But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

Message Points

1. The Holy Spirit is God In You

2. The Holy Spirit is God On You

3. The Holy Spirit is God Through You

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures (All NKJV)

- Mark 5:21-42 - Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. 25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. 28 For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

29 Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?” 31 But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ "32 And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. 33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. 34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.” 35 While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” 37 And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. 38 Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly. 39 When He came in, He said to them, “Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping.” 40 And they ridiculed Him. But when He had put them all outside, He took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with Him, and entered where the child was lying. 41 Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, “Talitha, cumi,” which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”

42 Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.

- Luke 1:76-77 - “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest;

For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people

By the remission of their sins,

- Isaiah 53:4-5 - Surely He has borne our griefs

And carried our sorrows;

Yet we esteemed Him stricken,

Smitten by God, and afflicted.

5 But He was wounded for our transgressions,

He was bruised for our iniquities;

The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,

And by His stripes we are healed.

- Psalm 103:3-4 - Who forgives all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases,

4 Who redeems your life from destruction,

Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

- Matthew 4:23 - And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.

Message Points

1. JESUS IS OUR HEALER

2. HEALING IS RECEIVED BY FAITH

3. FAITH IS ACTIVE NOT PASSIVE

5 WAYS TO MOVE:

PRAY (2 Kings 20:5)

GET PRAYER (James 5:14-15)

DECLARE THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS (Psalm 91:9-11)

GO TO GODS WORD (Proverbs 4:20-22)

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS (Hebrews 12:1-2)

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By Pastor Gil Dirmann

Scriptures

- Matthew 1:18-23 (NKJV) - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

- Matthew 2:1-2 (NKJV) - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

- Psalms 99:5 (NLT) - Exalt the Lord our God!

    Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

- Isaiah 53:6 (NKJV) - All we like sheep have gone astray;

We have turned, every one, to his own way;

And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

- Romans 3:23 (NKJV) - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

- 1 John 1:8 (NKJV) - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

- John 10:10 (NKJV) - The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

- Romans 5:17 (NIV) - For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

- Galatians 3:13-14 (NKJV) - Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

- John 3:16-17 (NKJV) - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

- Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

- Luke 9:23-24 (NKJV) - Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

Message Points

Hb/shachah = to bow down before someone as an act of submission/reverence.

Greek/proskuneo = To step in, lean in, kneel down and kiss the hand

‘salvation’ Greek/soteria = all-inclusive term; covers complete and total scope of mankind (Spirit-Soul-Body)

“redeemed” Greek/exagorazo = to pay a price to ransom and recover from the power of another (Emphasizes=PAYMENT)

“redeemed”–Greek/lytroo = to permanently and completely liberate by payment(Emphasizes=FREEDOM)

1. Salvation is a necessity and a luxury!

2. Salvation is comprehensive and personal

3. Salvation is free but costly

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By Pastor Gil Dirmann

Scriptures

- Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

- Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) - For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

- Psalms 149:1-9 (NLT) - Praise the Lord!

Sing to the Lord a new song.

    Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

2 O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.

    O people of Jerusalem,[a] exult in your King.

3 Praise his name with dancing,

    accompanied by tambourine and harp.

4 For the Lord delights in his people;

    he crowns the humble with victory.

5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.

    Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.

6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,

    and a sharp sword in their hands—

7 to execute vengeance on the nations

    and punishment on the peoples,

8 to bind their kings with shackles

    and their leaders with iron chains,

9 to execute the judgment written against them.

    This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.

Praise the Lord!

Questions & Answers

Q1: What is the sword of spirit?

A1: The sword of the spirit is the Rhema Word of God

“word” - Greek/rhema – Something spoken clearly; declared; a ‘word brought to life’

Q2: How do I use the sword of the spirit?

A2: Declare God's Word in faith

Q3: What is the spear in our spiritual armor?

A3: Our spear is prayer!

Q4: Why is the spear of prayer necessary?

A4: Prayer releases God’s Power

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures (All NKJV)

- Ephesians 6:10-18 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

- Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

- Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

- 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NKJV) - And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,

- Matthew 12:34 (NKJV) - Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

- Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

- Ephesians 5:18-20 (NKJV) - And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

- James 2:26 (NKJV) - For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

- Hebrews 10:24-25 (NKJV) - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

- Mark 2:5 (NKJV) - When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”

Message Points

The shield of faith is to protect you from the fiery darts of the wicked one. These arrows are the words, accusations, and lies of the enemy shot at you to cause your world to become a raging inferno of fear, worry, anxiety, anger, doubt, and self-will.

There were two different types of Roman shields

Show Shield (Used in parades and ceremonies)Battle Shield (Like a door to fully cover a solider from top to bottom in battle)

The shield of faith is a battle shield. It is not for ceremony or show, it is a full covering to protect you from the attack of the enemy.

The Roman Shield

Thin piece of metal wrapped in layers of animal skin so that it was both light and durableOiled daily so that it was not brittle and would not crack in battle when it was needed the mostSoaked in water so that it was resistant to flaming and exploding arrows shot by the enemyThis is a picture for us of the “Shield Of Faith” which is to be strong and durable, easily used, and soaked in the oil of the Holy Spirit and the water of God’s Word so that it is resistant to the enemies “fiery darts”

WHAT IS FAITH?

1.FAITH IS BELIEVING

Faith = The Greek word “Pistis” which is a conviction of truth. It is confidence, trust, belief, reliance, and persuasion. From a biblical NT sense, it is a divine persuasion by which the Holy Spirit convinces us of God’s reality as the creator and originator of all things and Jesus as the Messiah through which salvation comes. This conviction and divine persuasion is more than just belief; it is conviction to the point of action.

Belief and conviction in Gods reality through the word of God is the foundation of faith and the “Shield of Faith”.

2. FAITH IS SPEAKING

Meditate means to mutter under your breath, to chew on God’s Word. It means to “chew the cud” which is a word picture of bringing God’s word back to mind to chew on it. New age meditation is to clear the mind, but Biblical mediation is to fill the mind as one chews on and mutters God’s Word.

Meditating on God’s word is how our “Shield of faith” is oiled with the Holy Spirit and soaked in God’s Word to prepare it for battle.

3. FAITH IS DOING

Faith is a culmination of BELIEVING, SPEAKING, & LIVING according to God’s Word. This is how we take up the shield of faith.

4. FATIH IS CONNECTING

Our shield of faith is strengthened when it is connected to other believers.

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Scriptures

- Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

- Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) - Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

- Proverbs 27:19 (NKJV) - As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the man.

- Matthew 12:35 (NKJV) - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

- Revelation 12:10 (NKJV) - Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

- Romans 8:1 (NKJV) - There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

- Romans 5:1-2 (NKJV) - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

- 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) - For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

- Hebrews 10:14 (NKJV) - For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

- Hebrews 6:11-12 (NKJV) - And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

- James 1:12 (NKJV) - Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

- Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV) - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

- Romans 8:22-24 (NKJV) - For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

- Romans 8:18 (NKJV) - For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Message Points

1. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS GUARDS MY IDENTITY 

Righteousness = The quality of being right both in position and in relationship with God. Righteousness is both judicial (Declaring of righteousness) and gracious (Gifting of righteousness). God has declared and imparted to believers righteous and has acquitted them of their sins through the finished work of His son.

“The Devil” is not the enemy’s name; it is his title and the description of who he is and what he does. 

Devil = Means to slander, accuse falsely, oppose the cause of God with words, to author evil, to persecute good men, astringing mankind from God and enticing them to sin. 

Slander = The action and the crime of making a false spoken statement damaging a person’s reputation.

2. THE SHOES OF PEACE GUARD MY PATHWAY

The devil wants, through fear, intimidation, and anxiety, cause you to GIVE UP, GIVE IN, and GET OUT of God’s will. 

God wants you, through faith in the finished work of Jesus, STAND STRONG, STAY FAITHFUL, and STAY in His will.

 

3. THE HELMET OF SALVATION GUARDS MY MIND 

Salvation = Means complete deliverance, preservation, soundness, prosperity, happiness, rescue, and general well-being. It is used both in the material temporal sense and also in the spiritual and eternal sense. Salvation is a present possession with a fuller realization in the future.

WE CAN STAND STRONG, STAY FAITHFUL, AND STAY IN the will of God by using God’s Word to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of Peace and Helmet of Salvation 

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Scriptures

- Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

- Matthew 16:18 (NLT) - Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

- 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

- Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) - “God is not a man, that He should lie,

Nor a son of man, that He should repent.

Has He said, and will He not do?

Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

- Psalms 119:89 (NKJV) - Forever, O Lord,

Your word is settled in heaven.

- Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

- Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

- Joshua 24:14-15 (NKJV) - “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (NIV) - Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

Message Points

Q1: What is the Armor of God?

A1: Armor of God is essentially the Word of God.

Q2: What is Belt of Truth?

A2: The Belt of Truth is the Integrity of the Written Word of God.

Q3: How do I put on the Belt of Truth?

A3: Put on the Belt of Truth by Reading and Believing God's Word.

Q4: How do I use the Belt of Truth?

A4: I use the Belt of Truth by Applying God's Word to My Life.

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Scriptures

- Ephesians 6:10-13 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

- Colossians 2:6-8 (NIV) - So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.

- II Timothy 4:3-4 (NKJV) - For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Message Points

3 Truths that ready you to "Stand Strong:

1. We are in a battle.

2. It's a battle of words.

3. There is strength for the battle.

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

- Isaiah 43:15-19 - I am the Lord, your Holy One,

The Creator of Israel, your King.”

16 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea

And a path through the mighty waters,

17 Who brings forth the chariot and horse,

The army and the power

(They shall lie down together, they shall not rise;

They are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick):

18 “Do not remember the former things,

Nor consider the things of old.

19 Behold, I will do a new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.

- 2 Peter 3:8-9 - But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

- Acts 1:7 - And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.

- Luke 17:20-21 - Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”

- 2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

- Luke 1:37 - For with God nothing will be impossible.”

- Mark 9:23 - Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

- Galatians 2:6 - But from those who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me.

- Acts 10:34-35 - Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

- Galatians 2:8 - (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles),

- Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Message Points

Often times we cannot see that God is doing a new thing because it’s not in our timing and because it’s not always visible to the natural eye.

We have to be aware that God’s timing is not our timing.

You have to be able to see the “New Thing” God is doing in the Spirit

Often times what gets in the way of you and I being able to SEE the “New Thing” that God is doing is ourselves. Because we know and are aware of all of our faults, failures, and deficiencies we discount and disqualify ourselves.

3 THINGS WE HAVE TO KNOW TO SEE THE “NEW THING” GOD IS DOING

1. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD

2. GOD DOESN’T PLAY FAVORITES

3. THE SAME SPIRIT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU

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