Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Spiritual WarfarePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might!TEXT - Ephesians 6:10-171. Know your enemy.Ephesians 6:10-121 Peter 5:82. Know your armor. (Ephesians 6:13-17)Belt of TruthBreastplate of RighteousnessShoes of the Gospel of PeaceShield of FaithHelmet of SalvationSword of the Spirit: Word of God3. Know your posture.Ephesians 6:10-12Romans 12:21NEXT STEPS1. Rehearse your identity in Christ.2. Stand firm no matter what.3. Check out this resource: The Whole Armor of God: How Christ's Victory Strengthens Us for Spiritual Warfare. Iain M. DuguidTHE ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6:14-17Paul uses the language of “putting off the old” and “putting on the new” as a description of the Christian life. Consider what it means that Jesus put on the Armor of God for us. Stand firm in your identity in Christ Jesus!The Belt of Truth. “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.” The enemy is the father of lies. He is defeated with the truth.The Breastplate of Right