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The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians that a Christian’s battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of darkness. Join us as Chip exposes powerful lies that have misled believers for centuries and are undermining the institution of marriage.

The command: Walk differently

• Walking worthy of your CALLING -Ephesians 4:1, 17
• Walking in LOVE, like Christ -Ephesians 5:2
• Walking as children of LIGHT -Ephesians 5:8
• Walking not as unwise, but as WISE -Ephesians 5:15

How?

• By letting your relationship with God—with Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit—be the one central, most important thing that focuses your mind around the truth of how to live. -Ephesians 5:15-20
• By applying the instructions for the Spirit-filled life to the family structure. -Ephesians 5:21-6:4

The ultimate context:

• The armor of God is detailed immediately after family instructions to frame the family as a primary spiritual battlefield for fighting lies. -Ephesians 6:10-18

Fighting for your family

• Identify lies and understand where they come from and what they do.
• Understand that lies make it impossible for children to grow up in a safe, stable, supportive environment where they feel valued, encouraged, and supported.
• Recognize that the most dangerous lies are the ones that you believe to the point where you think it’s good.

The family as a witness

• Few things will be more important to show the world the love of Christ than marriages that reflect Jesus and His Church.
• Our mission: To show the world that there is hope by identifying lies in our families and culture, and building Spirit-powered homes that glorify God.

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Do you ever read these accounts of the disciples and just question whether Jesus really made the best choices when He called them? All kidding aside, these guys just seem dense at times. As Pastor Chris will point out in today’s message, even with all the knowledge we have about who Jesus is and what He accomplished, we can be just as thickheaded when it comes to following Him. Our hardest trial is nothing for Him to overcome, and we need to step out in faith, trusting in His promises.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that as Israel cried out to Samuel in their terror over the enemy, we also need to be aware of our weaknesses. If we give fear and weakness over to the Lord, He will lead us forward, and be with us even in our most difficult of times.

In this program, Chip stresses the devastating impact unresolved conflict has on a marriage.

Every marriage will eventually face struggles and arguments over four key areas:

1. Roles
2. In-laws
3. Money
4. Sex

Fighting lies with truth

Lie #9:

• Getting help for our marriage from a counselor or a mentor is for losers. We should be able to figure this out on our own, and besides, we don’t want to broadcast our problems.

The truth:

• Every great athlete, artist, and business executive knows the value of a COACH. We all get stuck on occasion and need help to work through the issues we can’t see for ourselves.

Key verse:

• 1 Peter 5:5

Lie #10 (for women):

• All he cares about is work and sports. I feel like I’m left to do all the work of raising our kids and taking care of our home. I wonder sometimes if he even cares.

The truth:

• Men default to areas where they feel confident. Your husband has fears and insecurities about being a SPIRITUAL LEADER and EFFECTIVE FATHER. Criticism and disrespect will heighten those fears and push him away.

Key verse:

• 1 Peter 3:1-2

Lie #11 (for men):

• All my wife cares about is the kids and the calendar. Our sex life is on life support because she’s always tired or making excuses. Sometimes I wonder if she even cares.

The truth:

• Women default to areas where they feel confident. Your wife has fears and insecurities about her VALUE, IDENTITY, and physical ATTRACTIVENESS. Sarcasm about sex, her looks, or her preoccupation with the kids will only reinforce her feelings of inadequacy.

Key verse:

• Ephesians 5:28-29

Broadcast Resource

• Download Free MP3
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Marriage Truth Cards Offer
• "Uninvited Guests" Resources

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

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• 888-333-6003

One of the most valuable commodities on Earth is something that is entirely intangible. It’s not gold, it’s not cryptocurrency, or the power of friendship. It’s trust. The amount of trust in any relationship will be a key factor in determining the success of any endeavor. In the military, soldiers must trust their commander to keep them alive.  In football, players must trust their coach to lead them to victory. Today, Pastor Chris explores how our trust in God can impact the success of our work.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that just as God desired Israel to do great things, He wants the same for our lives. He longs for us to understand His ways, and take a proactive position against pride, discontentment, and selfish thinking.