After covering the whole armor of God, the Apostle Paul closes the Ephesian epistle and asks for prayers for himself, that he can speak boldly as Christ’s representative or ambassador. Even though he was an ambassador of the highest authority, … Continued
Elder Chris recaps the whole armor of God where we are to be strong in the Lord. There are elements we are to have and take. The Apostle Paul then encourages us to always have a spirit of prayer about … Continued
Elder Chris continues his series on Ephesians and looks at the sixth item, the sword of the spirit, or the word of God. Elder Chris encourages us to hide the word in our heart, read it and meditate on it. … Continued
As mentioned in the previous sermons, there are items that we have and then there are items that we take. The helmet is another one of those items we take. Elder Chris emphasizes the importance of this warfare in terms … Continued
The Apostle Paul commands that in addition to the other pieces of armor to put on, we are to cover all this with the shield of faith. Elder Chris points out that the previous types of armor are things we … Continued
The Apostle Paul writes that we are to have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. At the time, the foot armor would cover the feet all the way up to the knee. Elder Chris looks … Continued
The Apostle Paul writes that after we have put our minds and emotions in the right place, we are to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Satan will attack us by pointing out our faults and failures. But regardless of … Continued
The Apostle Paul writes to take on the whole armor of God. We are to keep looking to Jesus Christ who is our strength. After putting on the armor, we are to stand. Elder Chris expands on what we are … Continued
Elder Chris reminds us that prior to putting on the armor of God, we are to recognize that we need the strength of the Lord. He will bless with the power of His might during our spiritual warfare. The Apostle … Continued
The Apostle Paul begins to wrap up his epistle to the Ephesians and writes “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” He lets the church know there is a warfare to be … Continued
Just as children are to submit to their parents and wives to their husbands, servants are to submit to their masters. But there is a responsibility for masters to treat their servants with care. The Apostle Paul explains that if … Continued
The Apostle Paul gives exhortation of how God’s children should conduct themselves. He directs us to be followers of God as dear children. Children try to exhibit the behavior of those they follow. Since God forgave us, we are to … Continued