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Spiritual Warfare

Pastor Brad Livingston
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October 6, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Brad's message was the unseen battle of spiritual warfare that we all face. He taught us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, as stated in Ephesians 6:10-12. Pastor Brad explained that to effectively engage in this warfare, we must be aware of the enemy's tactics, equip ourselves with the full armor of God, and stand firm in the truth that Jesus has already won the victory for us. He encouraged us to fight from a place of victory rather than for victory, using the authority and power that God has given us through His Word.

Scripture References

Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10, John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 6:14, Hebrews 12:1, John 8:32, James 4:7, Ephesians 6:15, Ephesians 6:16, Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 2:15

How can we recognize when we are vulnerable to the enemy's schemes?

Our own predisposition to Satan and his power plays a big part in the strategy of the devil. He is quite content to keep us dreading him in fear or laughing at him in unbelief.

In what ways can declaring God's Word help us stand strong in spiritual warfare?

Discussion Questions:

What does it mean to fight from a place of victory, and how can we do that in our daily lives?

How can we practically put on the full armor of God as described in Ephesians 6?

What role does faith play in protecting us from the 'flaming arrows of the evil one'?

You cannot protect yourself from temptation unless you are hungry to be righteous.

Summary

Pastor Brad Livingston's sermon on 'Spiritual Warfare' at Livingstone Church delved into the reality that our life experiences often have a deeper spiritual dimension than we might realize. He emphasized the importance of recognizing our spiritual battles and the schemes of the enemy, as outlined in Ephesians 6:10-12. Pastor Brad reminded us that the devil preys on our vulnerabilities and that our predispositions can either empower Satan or render his tactics ineffective. He also highlighted that spiritual warfare is not about the consequences of our bad decisions or seeing demonic activity in everything, but rather about the hindrances to our progress. Understanding who we're fighting against, the equipment we have for the battle, and that Jesus fights for us were key points of the message.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Declare the truth of God's Word continually and stand faithfully in the face of spiritual battles.

Consider the impact our lives could have if we were fighting from a place of victory rather than for a place of victory.

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