Scriptures:

Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 29:7, 1 Corinthians 11:27-28

Fighter Verses:

Psalm 46:1-2, Revelation 12:11, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 27:13, Colossians 2:15

Points:

1. Raise you shield of faith when the devil’s flaming arrows are raining down on you.

2. Strike the enemy with the sword of the Spirit.

Scriptures:

Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 3:1-3, Colossians 3:16, John 5:39-47, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 25:21

Points:

1. The belt of truth enables you to remain agile.

2. The breastplate of righteousness safeguards our heart.

Scripture:

Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:2, John 3:16, Colossians 1:21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 John 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Quote:

“Salvation is when God rescues you from sin and gives you eternal life through faith in Jesus.”

Points:

1. Knowing who you are in Christ and what you have in salvation protects your mind.

2. Peace with God gives you stability in the minds of the battle.

Scripture:

Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 12:7-9, Ephesians 6:13, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:12, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

“Beneath the surface, an unseen spiritual battle is raging” - John Stott

Points:

Spiritual warfare is real.

1. The war has been won, but battles remain.

2. Spiritual battles require spiritual weapons.

Scripture:

Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 12:3, Isaiah 66:2

“Being humble begins with understanding who you are in light of who God is.”

Points:

1. Reverence

2. Repentance

3. Respect

Scripture:

Luke 15:11-32, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Parable: a Fictitious but realistic story that communicates a spiritual truth.

Points:

1. The lost son. 

A. Admit you’re a sinner, lost in need of a savior.

B. Believe in Jesus.

C. Commit to live as a follower of Jesus.

2. The older son.

What is our relationship like with God the Father?

Scripture:

Luke 10:25-37, Luke 6:35-36

Points:

1. Mercy overcomes boundaries

I can show mercy to ____

2. Mercy requires action

I can show mercy by ____

Quotes:

“I obey Christ when I act mercifully to outsiders”

“Mercy is seeing a need and doing something about it.”

1. Jesus has power over demonic forces

2. Jesus went to great lengths to reach an outsider

Reminders:

1. Know and obey God’s word

2. Deny yourself

3. Surround yourself with godly people

4. Focus on grace