Sermons on Armor
The Book of Ephesians (55): The Helmet of Salvation
In Ephesians 6:10-20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:8, the helmet of hope guards us in the midst of hardship. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a world caught in hopelessness, the power of Divine hope, and living by hope. “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of…
The Book of Ephesians (54): The Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:10-20 teaches believers that faith in Christ guards against all of the devil’s attacks. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the barrage of flaming arrows, the shield that covers all, and the faith that quenches every threat. “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which…
The Book of Ephesians (53): The Sure Footing of the Gospel
In Philippians 4:4-7 and Ephesians 6:10-20, the Gospel of Peace brings the assurance to stand steadfast in the evil day. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes our war in a slippery world, the peaceful stability in God, and putting on and keeping on Gospel peace. “And the peace of God, which…
The Book of Ephesians (52): Joining God’s War on Injustice
Isaiah 59:1-21 and Ephesians 6:10-20 provide God’s solution for a world lost in sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a world lost in darkness, separated from God, but also God’s provision of righteousness and salvation, including his church armed with righteousness today. “Stand therefore,…
The Book of Ephesians (51): Fasten the Belt of Truth
Ephesians 6:10-20 teaches the ability for a Christian to stand firm in faith depends on his or her relationship to truth. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a man lost for truth, a Man bringing truth, and a man standing by truth. “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having…
The Book of Ephesians (50): Standing Firm in the Evil Day
Ephesians 6:10-20 lists weapons provided by God to protect his people from evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the parts and purpose of the armor, the action of putting on the armor, and the protection of wearing the armor. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against…
The Book of Ephesians (49): The Strategies of Darkness
Ephesians 6:10-20 presents the reality of Christians battling the Devil and his forces. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the ranks of demons, the battlefield of demons, the strategies of demons, and the fight for heavenly places. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand…