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  • The Lordship Test | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because
    you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you
    may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their
    cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    1. Deny yourself
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up
    their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    Luke 9:24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.
    (NIV)
    2. Pick up your cross
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take
    up their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    Galatians 2:20   I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I
    now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (NIV)
    Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus h
    ave crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
    (NIV)
    Romans 6:6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be
    done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin (NIV)
    Matthew 18:8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for
    you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
    (NIV)
    Hebrews 11:25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures
    of sin. (NLT)
    3. Follow Jesus
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take
    up their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    1. Follow Jesus, not you
    Luke 9:57–62 As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
    58  But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place
    even to lay his head.” 59  He said to another person, “Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said,
    “Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.” 60  But Jesus told him, “Let the spiritually dead bury
    their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” 61  Another said, “Yes, Lord, I
    will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.” 62  But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a
    hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” (NLT)
    2. Follow Jesus, not excuses
    3. Follow Jesus, not people
    1. Follow God’s word instead of people’s opinions
    Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
    2. Follow God’s voice instead of people’s voices
    John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)
    40 min
  • The Lordship Test | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because
    you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you
    may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their
    cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    1. Deny yourself
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up
    their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    Luke 9:24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.
    (NIV)
    2. Pick up your cross
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take
    up their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    Galatians 2:20   I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I
    now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (NIV)
    Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus h
    ave crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
    (NIV)
    Romans 6:6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be
    done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin (NIV)
    Matthew 18:8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for
    you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
    (NIV)
    Hebrews 11:25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures
    of sin. (NLT)
    3. Follow Jesus
    Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take
    up their cross daily and follow me. (NIV)
    1. Follow Jesus, not you
    Luke 9:57–62 As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
    58  But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place
    even to lay his head.” 59  He said to another person, “Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said,
    “Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.” 60  But Jesus told him, “Let the spiritually dead bury
    their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” 61  Another said, “Yes, Lord, I
    will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.” 62  But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a
    hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” (NLT)
    2. Follow Jesus, not excuses
    3. Follow Jesus, not people
    1. Follow God’s word instead of people’s opinions
    Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
    2. Follow God’s voice instead of people’s voices
    John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)
    40 min
  • The Patience Test | Jud Wilhite - Audio
    Exodus 34:7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and
    sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and
    grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.
    (NLT)


    1. Give Thanks for God’s Patience


    “I don’t know who needs to hear this but if the house is 73 and you want it to be
    68 turning the thermostat down to 60 doesn’t make it happen any quicker.”
    “And by I don’t know who, I mean my wife, but I can’t tell her because she is
    pregnant and scares me.”


    Jonah 4:1-2 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. So he
    complained to the LORD about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this,
    LORD? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate
    God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying
    people. (NLT)


    2. Be Patient with Yourself


    1 Thessalonians 5:9–11 For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out
    his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can
    live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already
    doing. (NLT)
    36 min
  • The Patience Test | Jud Wilhite - Audio
    Exodus 34:7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and
    sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and
    grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.
    (NLT)


    1. Give Thanks for God’s Patience


    “I don’t know who needs to hear this but if the house is 73 and you want it to be
    68 turning the thermostat down to 60 doesn’t make it happen any quicker.”
    “And by I don’t know who, I mean my wife, but I can’t tell her because she is
    pregnant and scares me.”


    Jonah 4:1-2 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. So he
    complained to the LORD about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this,
    LORD? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate
    God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying
    people. (NLT)


    2. Be Patient with Yourself


    1 Thessalonians 5:9–11 For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out
    his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can
    live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already
    doing. (NLT)
    36 min
  • Test of Time | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you
    know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be
    mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (NIV)


    Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
    Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. (NKJV)


    Genesis 18:14   Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and
    Sarah will have a son.” (NIV)


    Genesis 16:1-2 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named


    Hagar;  2  so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave;
    perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said. (NIV)


    4 Wise Ways To Wait


    1. Wait with trust


    Psalm 37:4–5 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5  Commit everything
    you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. (NLT)


    Proverbs 3:5–7   Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6  in all
    your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear
    the LORD and shun evil. (NIV)


    2. Wait with a quiet soul


    Psalm 37:7–9 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry
    about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. 8  Stop being angry! Turn from
    your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. 9  For the wicked will be destroyed,
    but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land. (NLT)


    1. Be still verses being restless


    2. Be still verses worrying about others


    Luke 12:25–26 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? 26  Since you cannot
    do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? (NIV)


    3. Be still verses being angry


    James 1:20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV)


    3. Wait with action


    Psalm 37:23–24 The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.


    24  Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:27 Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land;
    you will look on when the wicked are cut off. (ESV)


    4. Wait with commitment


    Psalm 37:4–5 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5  Commit
    everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:7 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry
    about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. (NLT)


    Romans 4:18–21 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many
    nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”  19  Without weakening in his
    faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years
    old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20  Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding
    the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21  being fully
    persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. (NIV)


    Galatians 6:9   Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if
    we do not give up. (NIV)
    38 min
  • Test of Time | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you
    know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be
    mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (NIV)


    Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
    Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. (NKJV)


    Genesis 18:14   Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and
    Sarah will have a son.” (NIV)


    Genesis 16:1-2 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named


    Hagar;  2  so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave;
    perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said. (NIV)


    4 Wise Ways To Wait


    1. Wait with trust


    Psalm 37:4–5 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5  Commit everything
    you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. (NLT)


    Proverbs 3:5–7   Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6  in all
    your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear
    the LORD and shun evil. (NIV)


    2. Wait with a quiet soul


    Psalm 37:7–9 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry
    about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. 8  Stop being angry! Turn from
    your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. 9  For the wicked will be destroyed,
    but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land. (NLT)


    1. Be still verses being restless


    2. Be still verses worrying about others


    Luke 12:25–26 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? 26  Since you cannot
    do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? (NIV)


    3. Be still verses being angry


    James 1:20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV)


    3. Wait with action


    Psalm 37:23–24 The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.


    24  Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:27 Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land;
    you will look on when the wicked are cut off. (ESV)


    4. Wait with commitment


    Psalm 37:4–5 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5  Commit
    everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. (NLT)


    Psalm 37:7 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry
    about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. (NLT)


    Romans 4:18–21 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many
    nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”  19  Without weakening in his
    faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years
    old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20  Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding
    the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21  being fully
    persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. (NIV)


    Galatians 6:9   Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if
    we do not give up. (NIV)
    38 min
  • Small Things Test | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many
    kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance
    finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    1. Don’t despise the day of small beginnings


    1 Samuel 16:11-12 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the
    youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not
    sit down until he arrives.” 12  So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with
    health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint
    him; this is the one.” (NIV)


    2. Do small things in a big way


    1 Samuel 17:17–18   Now Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these
    ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 18  Take along these ten cheeses to
    the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from
    them. (NIV)


    1 Samuel 17:20 Early in the morning David left the flock in the care of a shepherd, loaded up
    and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle
    positions, shouting the war cry. (NIV)


    Colossians 3:23   Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, (ESV)


    4 Benefits Of Passing The Small Things Test


    1. Grows your character 


    1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his
    own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s
    command.” (NIV)


    2. Grows your skill


    1 Samuel 16:17–18 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him
    here.” 18  One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp
    player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a
    fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.” (NLT)


    1. David grew his warrior skills before facing a humongous giant


    1 Samuel 17:34–35   But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s
    sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, 35  I went after it,
    struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its
    hair, struck it and killed it. (NIV)


    2. David grew his slingshot skills before he fought Goliath


    1 Samuel 17:38–40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on
    him and a bronze helmet on his head. 39  David fastened on his sword over the tunic and
    tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to
    Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. 40  Then he took his staff in
    his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his
    shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. (NIV)


    3. Grows your confidence


    1 Samuel 17:32   David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your
    servant will go and fight him.” (NIV)


    1 Samuel 17:36–37 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised
    Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. 37  The
    LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the
    hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you.” (NIV)


    4. Grows your opportunities


    1 Samuel 18:5 Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a
    high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well. (NIV)


    Luke 16:10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever
    is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (NIV)
    Your most important step is your next step
    37 min
  • Small Things Test | Herbert Cooper - Audio
    James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many
    kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance
    finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)


    1. Don’t despise the day of small beginnings


    1 Samuel 16:11-12 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the
    youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not
    sit down until he arrives.” 12  So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with
    health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint
    him; this is the one.” (NIV)


    2. Do small things in a big way


    1 Samuel 17:17–18   Now Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these
    ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 18  Take along these ten cheeses to
    the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from
    them. (NIV)


    1 Samuel 17:20 Early in the morning David left the flock in the care of a shepherd, loaded up
    and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle
    positions, shouting the war cry. (NIV)


    Colossians 3:23   Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, (ESV)


    4 Benefits Of Passing The Small Things Test


    1. Grows your character 


    1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his
    own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s
    command.” (NIV)


    2. Grows your skill


    1 Samuel 16:17–18 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him
    here.” 18  One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp
    player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a
    fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.” (NLT)


    1. David grew his warrior skills before facing a humongous giant


    1 Samuel 17:34–35   But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s
    sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, 35  I went after it,
    struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its
    hair, struck it and killed it. (NIV)


    2. David grew his slingshot skills before he fought Goliath


    1 Samuel 17:38–40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on
    him and a bronze helmet on his head. 39  David fastened on his sword over the tunic and
    tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to
    Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. 40  Then he took his staff in
    his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his
    shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. (NIV)


    3. Grows your confidence


    1 Samuel 17:32   David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your
    servant will go and fight him.” (NIV)


    1 Samuel 17:36–37 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised
    Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. 37  The
    LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the
    hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you.” (NIV)


    4. Grows your opportunities


    1 Samuel 18:5 Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a
    high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well. (NIV)


    Luke 16:10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever
    is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (NIV)
    Your most important step is your next step
    37 min
  • The Warfare Test | Scotty Gibbons - Audio
    James 1:2-3 (NIV) - 2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of
    many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
    Ephesians 6:10-12 (NLT) - 10  A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  11  Put on
    all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  12  For
    we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of
    the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the
    heavenly places.


    Ephesians 6:13 (NLT) - 13  Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to
    resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.


    Ephesians 6:14 (NLT) -  14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of
    God’s righteousness.  15  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you
    will be fully prepared.  16  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery
    arrows of the devil.  17  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is
    the word of God.


    1. Belt of Truth


    2 Corinthians 11:14 (NLT) - Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.


    Ephesians 6:14 (NLT) - 14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of
    God’s righteousness.


    2. Breastplate of Righteousness


    Romans 12:9 (NIV) - Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.


    Ephesians 6:14-15 (NLT) - 14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor
    of God’s righteousness.  15  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that
    you will be fully prepared.


    3. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace


    Romans 5:8 (NIV) - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still
    sinners, Christ died for us.


    Ephesians 6:16 (NLT) - 16  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery
    arrows of the devil.


    4. Shield of Faith


    Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we
    do not see.


    Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
    comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.


    Ephesians 6:17 (NLT) - 17  Put on salvation as your helmet,


    5. Helmet of Salvation


    Romans 8:31-39 (NIV) - 31  What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for
    us, who can be against us?  32  He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how
    will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?  33  Who will bring any
    charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.  34  Who then is the one who
    condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the
    right hand of God and is also interceding for us.  35  Who shall separate us from the love of
    Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or
    sword?  36  As it is written:
    “For your sake we face death all day long;
        we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
    37  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  38  For I am
    convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the
    future, nor any powers,  39  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able
    to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


    Ephesians 6:17 (NLT) - 17  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit,
    which is the word of God.


    6. Sword of the Spirit


    Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-
    edged sword,
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    James 1:2-3 (NIV) - 2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of
    many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
    Ephesians 6:10-12 (NLT) - 10  A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  11  Put on
    all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  12  For
    we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of
    the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the
    heavenly places.


    Ephesians 6:13 (NLT) - 13  Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to
    resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.


    Ephesians 6:14 (NLT) -  14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of
    God’s righteousness.  15  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you
    will be fully prepared.  16  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery
    arrows of the devil.  17  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is
    the word of God.


    1. Belt of Truth


    2 Corinthians 11:14 (NLT) - Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.


    Ephesians 6:14 (NLT) - 14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of
    God’s righteousness.


    2. Breastplate of Righteousness


    Romans 12:9 (NIV) - Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.


    Ephesians 6:14-15 (NLT) - 14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor
    of God’s righteousness.  15  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that
    you will be fully prepared.


    3. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace


    Romans 5:8 (NIV) - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still
    sinners, Christ died for us.


    Ephesians 6:16 (NLT) - 16  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery
    arrows of the devil.


    4. Shield of Faith


    Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we
    do not see.


    Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
    comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.


    Ephesians 6:17 (NLT) - 17  Put on salvation as your helmet,


    5. Helmet of Salvation


    Romans 8:31-39 (NIV) - 31  What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for
    us, who can be against us?  32  He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how
    will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?  33  Who will bring any
    charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.  34  Who then is the one who
    condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the
    right hand of God and is also interceding for us.  35  Who shall separate us from the love of
    Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or
    sword?  36  As it is written:
    “For your sake we face death all day long;
        we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
    37  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  38  For I am
    convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the
    future, nor any powers,  39  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able
    to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


    Ephesians 6:17 (NLT) - 17  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit,
    which is the word of God.


    6. Sword of the Spirit


    Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-
    edged sword,
    41 min

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