Don't Leave This Sword in the Attic

Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 9, 2025 for Trinity 21. More info at mtolivelincoln.org

AI Summary Takeaways:

• When facing challenges, recognize the true source of conflict.
• Relationships can be tested, but understanding the enemy helps.
• Frustration with others often stems from spiritual battles.
• Faith plays a crucial role in navigating difficult times.
• God empowers you to face spiritual warfare with the right equipment.
• The equipment God gives us is the same equipment Jesus wore as he defeated the Devil for us.

Text: Ephesians 6:10-17

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13For this reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to take a stand on the evil day and, after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand, then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness fastened in place, 15and with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace tied to your feet like sandals. 16At all times hold up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the Evil One. 17Also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Holy Bible: Evangelical Heritage Version (Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 2019), Eph 6:10–17.