A verse-by-verse study through the book of Nehemiah. Learn how building the dung gate relates to our lives today.

As we look down through this passage and examine all the various pieces of armor which Christ has given us, we remember that there are certain pieces which are worn as clothing, which we "put on" in verses 14 and 15, and there are certain pieces which we "take up" found in verses 16-18. There are 3 of each. We find that of those that we take up, only one of them is a weapon and that is our focus this afternoon. The weapon of choice for every Christian is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. I think that it will do us well to remember that prayer is not a weapon but rather the offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to His will. It is communication; a request for help and reinforcements for ourselves and others who are soldiers in the spiritual battle. We are not to "take up" prayer, but to be praying always in the Spirit. We are, however, to take up the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, and use it in prayer and in fighting the battles of the Lord. When David was fleeing from Saul in 1st Samuel 21 he came to the city of Nob, and he asked Ahimelech the priest for a sword and he told David that the only sword he had on hand was the sword of Goliath the Philistine. And David said, "There is none like it, give it to me." And as we come this study we can truly say of our sword – Truly there is none like it. The Word of God is given to the believer to use as a powerful weapon in spiritual battle. It is a powerful weapon for 2 reasons. 1st – Because it can be used defensively. 2nd – The Word of God is given to the believer to use offensively as well, in fighting the spiritual battle with the Lord's enemies and yours

A new MP3 sermon from South Austin Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Test the Spirits

Subtitle: 1 John

Speaker: Vince Lam

Broadcaster: South Austin Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 8/25/2024

Bible: 1 John 4:1-6

Length: 29 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Glory Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Landmarks of Baptist Doctrine - Angelology - Devils or Demons - Part 1

Subtitle: Landmarks - Angeology

Speaker: Dr. Aaron B. Campbell

Broadcaster: Glory Baptist Church

Event: Midweek Service

Date: 8/21/2024

Bible: Matthew 25:41; Matthew 26:41

Length: 74 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Resurrection Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Myth of Alcohol in Moderation

Speaker: John Squires

Broadcaster: Resurrection Baptist Church

Event: Current Events

Date: 8/21/2024

Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:25; Philippians 4:5

Length: 15 min.

A new MP3 sermon from White Graves Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Spirits Work in The World

Subtitle: The Gospel of John

Speaker: Will Allen

Broadcaster: White Graves Baptist Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: John 16

Length: 60 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Reformed Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: What's in Your Heart?

Subtitle: The Fulfillment of Promise

Speaker: Dr. Chuck Muether

Broadcaster: Immanuel Reformed Fellowship

Event: Sunday - AM

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: Matthew 12:43-45

Length: 32 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Proclaimed to the Spirits in Prison?

Subtitle: 1 Peter

Speaker: Dustin R. Thompson

Broadcaster: Trinity Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday - AM

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Length: 32 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Tiftonia Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Seducing Spirits

Speaker: Pastor Mark Brandon

Broadcaster: Tiftonia Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 8/11/2024

Bible: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Length: 47 min.