SERMON NOTES – November 9, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:17Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 4) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Strap on your helmet, lay hold of your sword, and fight! Victory is yours!”Notes: H_______________ (vs. 17a)Ephesians 6:13-171 Thessalonians 5:8Isaiah 59:17Psalm 140:7“In that Old Testament passage God donned the breastplate of righteousness, positioned on his brow the helmet of salvation, and then went on to defeat his enemies and save his people as the resplendent Divine Warrior. But Paul changes the image. In Isaiah, God’s helmet of salvation is what he does; in Ephesians, it is what he gives… Now consider the ‘helmet of salvation’ placed on our heads by the nail pierced hands of Christ at our conversion. The helmet assures us that whatever happens we will be saved and experience victory in Christ… The helmet infuses optimism about the course of the battle in this world… The helmet also instills an irrepressible hope - a bounding hope of future salvation and glory with Christ.” -R. Kent HughesS_______________ (vs. 17b)Isaiah 11:42 Timothy 3:16-17Hebrews 4:12-13Psalm 119:111 John 2:14Acts 2:37-41IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Fight boldly and confidently! With this helmet strapped on and this weapon in hand, charge confidently into battle and fight valiantly, knowing that because you are in Christ, you will prevail!2) Protect your head!Constantly preach, proclaim, and remind yourself of the truths of the Gospel to guard and protect your mind! 3) Learn to use your sword effectively!Place yourself under the preached Word, read and study the Bible, memorize Scripture, and then use what the Holy Spirit is teaching you to defend yourself from temptations and proclaim the truth of the Gospel! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License