Radiant Church Weekend Sermon

The Battle is a series that will explore the spiritual realm, spiritual warfare, angels and demons, and will also examine the signs of the return of Christ found in scripture.

In this sermon, Lee Cummings focuses on Ephesians 6 and reveals the importance of standing firm in the battle while submitting yourself fully to God.

Focus Scripture // Ephesians 6:13-18 (NKJV)

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

Sermon Highlights

On the day of the battle is not the day to learn how to fight.

There is a positioning that we need to learn, and it doesn't come naturally.

The goal of the enemy is to make us believe that we need to surrender.

When you are defeated, remember that is not your destiny. That should be a wake-up call reminding you that there is more.

Defeat takes place when the convictions of the tempter are stronger than the convictions of the tempted.

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.

Jesus will show up when you're in the fire.

Our way will lead to destruction, but your way will lead to life.

God wants you to be able to stand strong.

The Battle is a series that will explore the spiritual realm, spiritual warfare, angels and demons, and will also examine the signs of the return of Christ found in scripture.

In Week 1’s message titled, Welcome to the Combat Zone, Lee Cummings teaches us about the spiritual battle taking place beyond our view and explains the importance of remaining strong when the enemy attacks and deceives you.

Focus Scripture // Ephesians 6:10-20

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 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 firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.”

Sermon Highlights

A spiritual battle is something happening beyond our view and senses.

The Christian life is not like a battle, it is a battle.

If you are casual in the battle, you are in danger of becoming a casualty in the war.

The enemy’s tactic is to make us believe that the battle is of flesh and blood.

Exchange your worldview. You can’t win a war that you can’t see.

Become strong, knowledgeable, engaged, and immovable. Strongholds are not your inheritance.

We will either fight or we will flee. You were meant to fight so that the enemy flees.

We don’t have to be casualties of the war anymore. The victory is already ours. The time is now.

Heroes explores the lives, work, and ministries of men and women in the New Testament whose lives made enormous impact on the world. This series will help broaden your perspective of the early Church, enlighten the eyes of your heart, and fascinate your imagination as we discover hidden truths behind some of the most important people in scripture. In this sermon, Jon Zondervan talks about the story of Jude and his mission to expose false teachers, while encouraging Christians to stand firm in their faith and to continue fighting for truth.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

Heroes explores the lives, work, and ministries of men and women in the New Testament whose lives made enormous impact on the world. This series will help broaden your perspective of the early Church, enlighten the eyes of your heart, and fascinate your imagination as we discover hidden truths behind some of the most important people in scripture. In this sermon, Jon Zondervan dives in to the story of Priscilla & Aquila and shows us how God used them to advance His plan for the Kingdom.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

In this sermon, Mike Bickle, (founder and director of International House of Prayer), speaks on spiritual warfare and unwraps what the Bible says about casting down the strongholds the enemy seeks to establish in our lives.

In this sermon, Mike Bickle, (founder and director of International House of Prayer), shares the importance of abiding in God’s love while loving others the same way He loves us.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

In this sermon, Mike Bickle, (founder and director of International House of Prayer), teaches us about the First Commandment and explains the calling that we have to love God with all of our hearts.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.