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LBC Sunday Morning - April 27

LBC Sunday Morning - April 27

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Lancaster Baptist Church

4020 E Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA

Sunday 8:15 AM

Sunday 10:45 AM

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Sunday 8:15 AM

Sunday 10:45 AM

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Title: Courageous in Battle
Text: Ephesians 6:16-20
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell

Ephesians 6:16-20

Introduction
Three Foundational Truths
1. We are all in a spiritual battle today
2. We are fighting Satan and his armies
3. We must put on Spiritual Armor
I. Warrior's Protection
A. The Shield of Faith
- WE WERE SAVED BY FAITH

Ephesians 2:8

- WE ARE PROTECTED BY FAITH

1 John 5:4

B. The Helmet of Salvation

1 Thessalonians 5:8

- SALVATION IS A DELIVERANCE

John 6:66-68

2 Corinthians 6:2

- SALVATION IS OUR VICTORY

Ephesians 2:1-2

II. Warrior's Projection

Luke 24:32

Using the Word of God
1. When witnessing (Acts 4:12)
2. When tempted (1 Corinthians 10:13)
3. When worried and anxious (Philippians 4:6)
4. When angry (Ephesians 4:26-27)
5. When fearful (2 Timothy 1:7)
6. When indecisive (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Quote: “The amazing thing is that everyone who reads the Bible has the same joyful thing to say about it. In every land, in every language, it is the same tale: where that Book is read, not with the eyes only, but with the mind and heart, the life is changed. Sorrowful people are comforted, sinful people are transformed, people who were in the dark walk in the light. Is it not wonderful to think that this Book, which is such a mighty power if it gets a chance to work in an honest heart, is in our hands today?” – Amy Carmichael
A. God's Word is Correcting
- IT CORRECTS THE SPIRIT OF MAN

Hebrews 4:12

- IT CORRECTS THE OPINIONS OF MAN

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Jeremiah 23:29

Isaiah 55:11

B. God's Word is

Psalm 119:9

Psalm 119:11

Quote: “A single text of Scripture is better to meet a temptation, than all the philosophy which the world contains.” – Albert Barnes
III. A Warrior's Petitions

1 John 5:15

Decision

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- CONSTANTLY

1 Thessalonians 5:17

A. Prayer for Others
- UNSELFISHLY
- DILIGENTLY

James 5:16

B. Prayer for Opportunities
- IN WITNESSING
- IN BOLDNESS
- IN CLARITY

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Quote: “Next to the wonder of seeing my Saviour will be, I think, the wonder that I made so little use of the power of prayer.” – D.L. Moody
Quote: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?" - Corrie Ten Boom

2 Timothy 3:13

Revelation 20:10

Conclusion

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