June 14, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:17bSpeaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Use the Word the Spirit provides to stand against the enemy’s lies. I. If I have Jesus, I have His Spirit. (Jn. 14-16) A. The Spirit is our “paraclete.” (14:16) B. He communicates truth. (14:17) C. He teaches and reminds. (14:26) D. He glorifies Jesus (15:26;…
June 7, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:17aSpeaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: The security of salvation produces unshakeable hope and joy. I. Put on what God generously gives. A. Jesus is the only truth. B. Jesus is my righteousness. C. In Jesus I can have peace with God. D. Have confidence in Jesus who is faithful and true.…
May 31, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:16Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: Take up the shield of faith so you can extinguish Satan’s flaming arrows. I. The shield of faith shelters us from Satan’s attacks.II. The shield of Faith is our belief in God and His word.III. The shield of faith is only beneficial when it is taken…
May 24, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:15Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Peace with God gives me confidence and joy in all circumstances. I. Peace with God is our firm foundation. A. Through Adam’s sin, we all lost our footing. B. Peace requires trusting God. C. Peace has a high price. D. Messiah was promised to bring peace…
May 17, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:14BSpeaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Living for Jesus is the best defense against the enemy I. We have no standing without Christ. A. My best effort is a shameful performance. B. I need the imputed righteousness of Jesus. C. Remember the power of the cross. II. Standing in Christ means walking…
May 10, 2026Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Idea: Our future gain is far greater than today’s pain. I. God promises a new body and great glory. (1-8) A. We all know the groan of this earthly body. B. We live with courage now, awaiting glory then. II. Therefore, we live to please God…
May 3, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:14aSpeaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: The death of Christ is my defense, and His life is my hope. I. Take up your position. A. God’s grace makes us enemies of Satan. B. Every area of life is a battleground. C. Take up what God has provided for victory. II. Take your…
April 26, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:10-13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: The war for minds and hearts is won by putting on Christ. I. We are called to action. (v.10) A. The Christian life is warfare. B. I need to be tested. C. I experience God’s power as I conform to Christ. II. We are called to…
April 19, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:5-9Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: If we belong to Christ He enables us to live in selfless submission. I. We belong to Jesus A. Israel was God’s possession and slaves. B. Christians are blood-bought. C. Jesus became the slave of all. II. Be obedient to earthly bosses. (5-8) A. We are…
April 12, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:1-4Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: Walk with a willing heart and a desire to see others grow in Christ. I. Obedience begins with a willing heart. (1-2a) A. It starts with faith in Christ. B. Obedience is a lifestyle. C. Obedience is learned. D. True obedience comes from a heart that…