Introduction

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our common love for the Lord. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are not bystanders, but soldiers in the spiritual battlefield, armed with the armor of God's Word.

In the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, "To be a Christian is to be a warrior. The good soldier of Jesus Christ must not expect to find ease in this world: it is a battlefield." Indeed, we are in a battlefield, not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil. It is a battle we did not choose, but one we are called to fight.

Battling the Enemy Boldly

When we talk about the spiritual warfare we are engaged in, we must understand that this is not a passive battle. It requires us to be active, to be bold, and to confront the enemy head-on. This is not a battle we can win by staying in the shadows or by avoiding confrontation. We must face the enemy, armed with the full armor of God, and fight with all our might.

The first thing we need to understand is that the enemy we are battling is not a physical one. We are not fighting against people or nations, but against spiritual forces of evil. This is a battle that takes place in the spiritual realm, but its effects are felt in the physical world. The enemy uses lies, deceit, and temptation to try and lead us astray. But we must stand firm, armed with the truth of God's Word, and resist these attacks.

The second thing we need to remember is that we are not fighting this battle alone. We have the Lord on our side, and He is more powerful than any enemy we could ever face. He has already won the victory through His death and resurrection, and He gives us the strength to stand firm in the face of the enemy's attacks. We are not fighting in our own strength, but in the strength of the Lord.

The third thing we need to remember is that we have been given the tools we need to fight this battle. The armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6, is not just a metaphor. It is a real, tangible set of tools that we can use to defend ourselves against the enemy's attacks. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit are all weapons that we can use to stand firm against the enemy.

The fourth thing we need to understand is that this battle is not a one-off event. It is a constant, ongoing struggle. The enemy does not rest, and neither can we. We must be vigilant, always on guard, always ready to stand firm against the enemy's attacks. We must be prepared to fight, not just once, but every day, every moment of our lives.

Building Spiritual Strength

In the midst of our bold battle, we find the necessity of building spiritual strength ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO