The Battle Part One: Welcome to the Combat Zone
The Battle Part One: Welcome to the Combat Zone
Speaker: Pastor Lee Cummings
Date: August 31, 2019
The Battle is a series that will explore the spiritual realm, spiritual warfare, angels and demons, and will also examine the signs of the return of Christ found in scripture.
In Week 1’s message titled, Welcome to the Combat Zone, Pastor Lee Cummings teaches us about the spiritual battle taking place beyond our view and explains the importance of remaining strong when the enemy attacks and deceives you.
Focus Scripture
Ephesians 6:10-20
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 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 firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.”
Sermon Highlights
A spiritual battle is something happening beyond our view and senses.
The Christian life is not like a battle, it is a battle.
If you are casual in the battle, you are in danger of becoming a casualty in the war.
The enemy’s tactic is to make us believe that the battle is of flesh and blood.
Exchange your worldview. You can’t win a war that you can’t see.
Become strong, knowledgeable, engaged, and immovable. Strongholds are not your inheritance.
We will either fight or we will flee. You were meant to fight so that the enemy flees.
We don’t have to be casualties of the war anymore. The victory is already ours. The time is now.