Suit Up!: The Belt of Truth

Text: Ephesians 6:10-14

The Apostle Paul had spent two years in a Roman prison and had been chained directly to a Roman soldier during much of the imprisonment. As he studied the Roman soldiers’ armor, God began to show him how in Christ we, too, have an armor that we must put on as we walk through spiritual battles. While every piece of the armor is important for our protection and preparation, God begins with the belt of truth because of the strategic role it plays in the whole armor. We invite you to listen today and make every effort to urgently suit up and put on the belt of truth.

Suit Up!: Standing Firm in the Battle

Text: Ephesians 6:10-13

Sooner or later, every Christian discovers that the Christian life is a battleground. God made us in His image, sent His Son to save us, drew us to Himself, and has an incredible future for us. However, our fierce adversary, Satan, does all that he can to hinder and defeat us from walking forward in victory. We don’t have to be afraid or anxious about this struggle because God has given us all that we need and even instructs us how to stand firm in the battle. There are three practical but pertinent foundational actions in this message that we need to apply if we are to stand firm. We hope you will listen today, be encouraged, and be committed to unpacking God’s armor with us over the next several weeks.

Striving to Rest

Text: Hebrews 4:1-11

Sabbath rest is available for the people of God. The Israelites of the past failed to receive it, but we can learn from their example and choose a different way. Sabbath rest is about trusting God, walking in obedience, and embracing the Gospel.

The Cost to Follow

Text: Genesis 22:1-14

What would you be willing to give up for the cause of Christ? Following the Lord is costly and in Genesis 22 we see that God puts Abraham to the test. God calls him to give up his most precious possession - his son Isaac. Through Abraham’s example, we can learn that following the Lord is a call to surrender all that we are and all that we have to Him, and that we must obey Him in all things. There are also many parallels between the sacrifice of Isaac and the cross of Christ, and this passage of Scripture gives us a glimpse into God’s heart and how much it cost the Lord to give up His one and only Son for us.