Stand Strong Part 3 - I'm Not Gonna Move - a podcast by Lakeshore Christian Fellowship Sunday Sermon

By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures

- Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

- Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) - Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

- Proverbs 27:19 (NKJV) - As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the man.

- Matthew 12:35 (NKJV) - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

- Revelation 12:10 (NKJV) - Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

- Romans 8:1 (NKJV) - There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

- Romans 5:1-2 (NKJV) - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

- 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) - For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

- Hebrews 10:14 (NKJV) - For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

- Hebrews 6:11-12 (NKJV) - And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

- James 1:12 (NKJV) - Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

- Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV) - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

- Romans 8:22-24 (NKJV) - For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

- Romans 8:18 (NKJV) - For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Message Points

1. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS GUARDS MY IDENTITY 

Righteousness = The quality of being right both in position and in relationship with God. Righteousness is both judicial (Declaring of righteousness) and gracious (Gifting of righteousness). God has declared and imparted to believers righteous and has acquitted them of their sins through the finished work of His son.

“The Devil” is not the enemy’s name; it is his title and the description of who he is and what he does. 

Devil = Means to slander, accuse falsely, oppose the cause of God with words, to author evil, to persecute good men, astringing mankind from God and enticing them to sin. 

Slander = The action and the crime of making a false spoken statement damaging a person’s reputation.


2. THE SHOES OF PEACE GUARD MY PATHWAY

The devil wants, through fear, intimidation, and anxiety, cause you to GIVE UP, GIVE IN, and GET OUT of God’s will. 

God wants you, through faith in the finished work of Jesus, STAND STRONG, STAY FAITHFUL, and STAY in His will.

 

3. THE HELMET OF SALVATION GUARDS MY MIND 

Salvation = Means complete deliverance, preservation, soundness, prosperity, happiness, rescue, and general well-being. It is used both in the material temporal sense and also in the spiritual and eternal sense. Salvation is a present possession with a fuller realization in the future.

WE CAN STAND STRONG, STAY FAITHFUL, AND STAY IN the will of God by using God’s Word to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of Peace and Helmet of Salvation 

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