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Put On The Whole Armor
Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Put On The Whole Armor: Intro
Contributed on May 24, 2026
The saddest symptom of many Christians is the utter absence of any conflict in their lives. They've made peace with those God hasn't. We need ALL the pieces of armor (God's resources) if we're to win. Get equipped! Ends with a great illus.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR: INTRODUCTION Eph. 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRILLIANCE ON DISPLAY The following are actual newspaper headlines that show that the writers may be a little bit slow: 1. "Worker suffers neck pain after crane drops 800-pound ball on his head." 2. "City ...read more
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2. Put On The Whole Armor – The Breastplate
Contributed on Jun 13, 2026
The Breastplate of Righteousness has been given to the believer to assist us in spiritual warfare. This piece of equipment is meant to shield the vital organs, particularly the heart. Christ's righteousness gives us the confidence to fight.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – THE BREASTPLATE Ephesians 6:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY 1. Nick and Sarah were Londoners and were blessed with 7 healthy children. They decided to move to New York. When they arrived, they had great difficulty finding an apartment; the landlords always objected ...read more
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3. Put On The Whole Armor – Feet Shod
Contributed on Jun 21, 2026
In this lesson, we'll learn why our spiritual shoes matter and why we need to make sure we're equipped with them before we get onto the battlefield.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – FEET SHOD Ephesians 6:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: We All Have Feet of Clay 1. A group of teetotaler preachers were having lunch in “Isaac White House” restaurant. 2. Unfortunately, Isaac served them water-melon spiked with whisky that he’d prepared for another table ...read more
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4. Put On The Whole Armor – The Shield Of Faith
Contributed on Jun 27, 2026
Faith in God acts like a shield because 1). it operates on the human side by helping us look past our problems and circumstances, and on the divine side it 2). attracts the attention of God and invites His intervention to alter our trials & tribulations.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – THE SHIELD OF FAITH, Eph. 6:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PROPOSAL 1. Hannah comes home from her afternoon out with her boyfriend Arnold looking very unhappy. "What’s the matter, Hannah?" asks her mother. 2. "Arnold has asked me to marry him," ...read more
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5. Put On The Whole Armor – Helmet Of Salvation
Contributed on Jul 12, 2026
Today our subject will fall under 3 ‘heads’ (pun intended): a. Are helmets really necessary? b. Why protect the head? and c. Why is it called the helmet of “salvation?”
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – HELMET OF SALVATION Eph. 6:14-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE AGGIE’S METHOD 1. The Texas Aggies decided to start a rowing team and challenged Oxford University to a rowing contest. Both teams arrived for the match and were checking their speed. It was said that the ...read more
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6. Put On The Whole Armor – Helmet Of Salvation
Contributed on Jul 24, 2026
Today our subject will fall under 3 ‘heads’ (pun intended): a. Are helmets really necessary? b. Why protect the head? and c. Why is it called the helmet of “salvation?”
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – HELMET OF SALVATION Eph. 6:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE AGGIE’S METHOD 1. The Texas Aggies decided to start a rowing team and challenged Oxford University to a rowing contest. Both teams arrived for the match and were checking their speed. It was said that the Oxford ...read more
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7. Put On The Whole Armor – Sword Of The Spirit
Contributed on Jul 24, 2026
Today we’re looking at the Messiah’s Sword, why a sword is so important, and why the Spirit’s sword is the Word of God.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR – SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Eph. 6:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “Brunette Joke” 1. One day, Hannah decided that she was sick and tired of all her husband Arnold’s brunette jokes and decided to show him how wrong he was and to prove that brunettes really are smart. 2. Hannah ...read more