Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…

Finding the Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 18, 2012 (Updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2006) *Last Sunday we talked about the power of a tornado, and I told you that an F5 tornado can have winds of over 300…

The Breastplate of Righteousness Eph. 6:14b The purpose of this piece of armor is to protect the heart, lungs, intestines and other vital organs. In ancient Jewish thinking, the heart represented the mind and the will and the bowels were considered the seat of emotions and feelings. The mind and the…

The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood , but against the rulers , against the authorities, against the powers of this…

Contending For The Double Portion 9-27-09 Double Services · Why? Reach more—Good Steward II Kings 2:1 · Principle released that LEADS us on our journey Inheritance Moment Ripening for Elisha · Define Mentoring Relationship between Elijah and Elisha o Background—Jezebel/Ahab—Prophets of Baal—Depression—etc.…

Imagine for a moment you’re jolted awake from a deep sleep by the sound of somebody bursting through your front door. You hear the thud of heavy footprints headed for your room. You have only seconds to prepare to defend yourself. What weapon do you reach for? In my home, your options are limited. The…

Intro Let’s review the benefits of grace Benefits of Grace 1. We are saved by Grace ( Eph 2:8-9 ) 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.…

Dead Men Walking Ephesians 2:1-3 Introduction A man went to visit his well to do friend who had been taken ill. When he showed up at the door, the butler at first refused to let him in stating that the man will ill and could not be disturbed. “Nonsense,” said the friend. “It’s all in his mind. He just…

Do people want what you've got?

Introduction Ephesians and two kingdoms Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. Ephesians has been walking us through how we go about living within these kingdoms. First half walked us through doctrine of salvation and who we are in Christ. Second half gave us practical teaching on how we live…

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus…

TWO: The Destroyer 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Luke 22:31 (KJV) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: Revelation 9:11 (KJV) And…

1. PRAYER PROVIDES AMMUNITION TO THE BELIEVER A. PRAYER STRENGTHENS THE BELIEVER (Col. 4:2) watchful: soldier on guard duty Believer as a soldier To stay alert in fighting spiritual warfare Fight the good fight of faith, pray in faith by: Offloading our cares on Jesus and He downloads His Love to us…

Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…

An airline pilot who’s concerned about his wife’s safety decides to buy her a dog. At the pet store he tells the owner what he wants, and the owner brings out a little Pekinese pooch. The pilot is skeptical. The store owner says, “You don’t understand: this dog knows Karate.” He points to an empty box…

Enemy Of The Cross Invisible Warfare 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose…

The threat around us 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Know…

The warfare believers must fight is spiritual, personal, intense and continual. It calls for courage, determination and prayer, and therefore believers must stand in God’s strength and use the armour he has provided.

19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. 20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that…

Living in a Spiritual War Zone

Introduction: I. A Biblical Study in Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: The true Christian described in Ephesians 1-3 who lives the faithful life described in 4:1-6:9 can be sure that he will be involved in the spiritual warfare described in 6:10-20. The faithful Christian life is a Battle; it is Warfare…

Enemy Of The Cross Invisible Warfare Philippians 3:17-21 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end…