Ephesians 6:19-20

 

Ephesians 6:19-20

Pray for Boldness

 

Eph 6:19  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 

Eph 6:20  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 

               ·       The Apostle Paul’s Prayer Request:

              1.     Pray for Me that the Word Be Given to Me – vs. 19a*

a.      Pray that word of God be not hindered - 2 Thessalonians 3:1 

b.     Pray that the Word of God be not hindered - John 1:1-5 

              2.     Pray for Me that I May Speak Unapologetically – vs. 19b*

a.      When we pray for boldness, the Holy Spirit comes with power

                                               i.     Acts 4:29-31 

             3.     Pray for Me to Preach the Gospel Clearly – vs. 19c*

a.      The Gospel is about how Jesus is God - 1 Timothy 3:16 

b.     The Gospel is hidden to the lost - 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 

c.      The Gospel is about living with Jesus - Galatians 2:20 

d.     The Gospel is about the abolishment of death - 2 Timothy 1:10 

e.      The Gospel must be preached - Romans 10:13-17 

            4.     Pray for Me to Remember Who I Suffer for – vs. 20a*

a.      Paul doesn’t ask them to pray for him to be released

                                               i.     Colossians 4:3-4 

b.     Paul was suffering as a common criminal

                                               i.     2 Timothy 2:9 

c.      Paul was prepared for death - Philippians 1:19-24 

d.     Paul wants to suffer with Jesus - Philippians 3:10-11

              5.     Pray for Me to Not Shrink in Fear When I am Faced with Opposition – vs. 20b*

a.      Paul would later remind the Ephesian church why he was suffering, when preparing to leave on his final trip to Rome

                                               i.     Acts 20:21-28 

            6.     Pray for Me Preach the Gospel in Obedience to the One Who Commissions Me – vs. 20c*

a.      Jesus sends you to share the gospel - Matthew 28:19-20 

b.     The harvest is ready, and the laborers are few - Matthew 9:37-38 

c.      Woe, unto those who do not obey - 1 Corinthians 9:16 

d.     You are the watchman - Ezekiel 3:17-19 

Ephesians 6:18

 

Ephesians 6:18

Pray Always!

Eph 6:18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 

         1.      Do Everything with Prayer

a.      Pray in faith - 1 Timothy 2:8 

b.      Pray in secret - Matthew 6:6 

c.      Pray with the Church - Acts 2:42 

d.      Pray in God’s house - Mark 11:17 

e.      Pray for government leaders - 1 Timothy 2:1-2 

f.      Pray as we draw near to the end of time - Luke 21:36 

         2.      Pray for Your Needs

a.      Pray for your deliverance - Psalm 34:6 

b.      Pray for your strength - Psalm 138:3 

c.      Pray for God’s Kingdom to come - Matthew 6:9-10 

d.      Pray for your daily needs to be met - Matthew 6:11 

e.      Pray for your sins to be forgiven - Matthew 6:12 

f.      Pray for deliverance from evil - Matthew 6:13 

         3.      Pray in the Spirit

a.      Praying in the Spirit means you have faith in the Trinity

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 12:3; Ephesians 2:18 

b.      Praying in the Spirit means you have a proper reliance upon God - Philippians 3:3 

c.      Praying in the Spirit builds our faith - Jude 1:20 

d.      Praying in the Spirit means you are not praying alone - Romans 8:26-27 

        4.      Pray Watchfully

a.      Be vigilant in your prayer life - Colossians 4:2 

b.      Be enduring in your prayer life - Matthew 26:40-41 

c.      Be sober in your prayer life - 1 Peter 4:7   

        5.      Pray Continuously

a.      Always be quick to pray - Romans 12:12   

b.      Never quit praying - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 

c.      Be persistent in prayer - Luke 18:1; Luke 18:7-8 

d.      Be rhythmic in prayer - Psalm 55:16-18 

        6.      Pray for the Needs of Your Fellow Christians

a.      Not praying for the needs of others can be a sin - 1 Samuel 12:23 

b.      Praying for the needs of others brings peace to your soul - Philippians 4:6-7 

c.      Praying for the needs of others brings a clear conscience - 2 Timothy 1:3 

d.      Praying for the needs of others enables them to glorify God through good works

                                               i.     2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 

e.      Praying for the needs of others is a duty of the Church - James 5:13-16 

f.        Praying for the needs of others is to follow the example of Jesus - John 17:9 

I Warned You This Would Happen - Konstantin Kisin

To my fellow conservative brothers in arms: I know that in the wake of Charlie Kirk's martyrdom there are many that are naturally upset. Use that righteous anger to motivate change, do not descend to the tactics of the left. Remember God says: 

Rom 12:17  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 

Rom 12:18  If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 

Rom 12:19  Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 

Rom 12:20  Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 

Rom 12:21  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 

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Ephesians 6:17b

 

Ephesians 6:17b

Take Up the Sword of the Spirit!

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 

            1.     Take Up the Sword of the Spirit

a.     The Spirit arms us with the Word of God - John 14:17 

b.     The Spirit teaches us the true meaning of the Word of God

                                               i.     John 16:13 

c.     It is a Spiritual war in which we are engaged - 1 Corinthians 2:8-16 

d.     Spiritual weapons are needed for the fight - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 

           2.     Which is the Word of God

a.     The Bible is given to us by God - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 

b.     The Bible was written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit

                                               i.     2 Peter 1:19-21 

c.     The Bible opens our eyes to the Truth - Psalm 19:7-8 

d.     The Bible is not to be messed with

                                               i.     Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19 

e.     The Bible pierces the intentions of our hearts - Hebrews 4:12 

f.      The Bible is not going to be rendered useless - Isaiah 55:11 

g.     The Bible is accurate down every word - Proverbs 30:5-6 

h.     The Bible is perfectly preserved

                                               i.     Matthew 5:18; Psalm 12:6-7 

i.      The Bible will be rejected by unbelievers - John 8:47 

j.      The Bible gives us faith - Romans 10:17 

k.     The Bible matures us - 1 Peter 2:2 

l.      The Bible sanctifies us - John 17:17 

m.   The Bible purifies us - Psalm 119:9 

n.     The Bible must be diligently studied - 2 Timothy 2:15 

o.     The Bible must be preached - 2 Timothy 4:2 

p.     The Bible is the foundation upon which the Church is built - Ephesians 2:19-20 

q.     The Bible blesses us when we listen to it - Luke 11:28 

r.      The Bible is a light to our feet - Psalm 119:105 

s.      The Bible gives us comfort and hope - Romans 15:4 

t.      The Bible sustains us through tough times - Psalm 119:92 

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Ephesians 6.17a

 

Ephesians 6.17a

Put On the Helmet of Salvation!

 

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 

          1.     What Are We Saved From?

a.     Everyone is in trouble - Romans 3:23 

b.     The punishment is inescapable - Romans 6:23 

c.     The offer is universal - Romans 10:9-10 

          2.     What Are We Saved For?

a.     You were saved to be awake - 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 

b.     You were saved to escape the wrath to come - 1 Thessalonians 1:10 

c.     You were saved to look forward to the second coming of Jesus

                                               i.     Hebrews 9:28; Lamentations 3:26 

d.     You were saved to have a hope of eternal life - Titus 3:7 

e.     You were saved to not be weary in well doing - Galatians 6:9 

f.      You were saved from ignorance - 2 Peter 3:4-9 

g.     You were saved so you could do good for others - Romans 13:10-12 

h.     You were saved so you could endure - Matthew 24:13-14 

i.      You were saved for an eternal purpose - 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 

j.      You were saved so that you would be diligent - Hebrews 6:9-12 

k.     You were saved to run - Hebrews 12:1-2 

l.      You were saved to be a soldier - 2 Timothy 2:3 

m.   You were saved to be patient - James 5:7-8 

n.     You were saved to show abstinence - Titus 2:12-13 

o.     You were saved to have peace - John 16:33 

p.     You were saved to be completed - Philippians 1:6 

q.     You were saved so you could be unafraid of the enemy - Psalm 27:3 

r.      You were saved to gird up the loins of your mind - 1 Peter 1:13 

s.      You were saved by grace alone - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 

t.      You were saved to look up, because your redemption draws nigh

                                               i.     Micah 7:7; Luke 21:26-28 

Ephesians 6:16

 

Ephesians 6:16

Take Up the Shield of Faith!

 

Eph 6:16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 

              1.     Also Take Up the Shield of Faith

a.      What is Faith?

                                               i.     Faith is the evidence of things not seen - Hebrews 11:1 

                                             ii.     Faith is a belief that there is a God and that God is good

1.     Hebrews 11:6 

                                            iii.     Faith is how the righteousness of God is revealed - Romans 1:17 

                                            iv.     Faith is how we escape condemnation - John 3:18 

                                              v.     Faith is how you pledged allegiance to your Commander

1.     Ephesians 1:13-14 

                                            vi.     Faith is how your Commander lives within you - Ephesians 3:17 

                                           vii.     Faith is how you have access to your Commander

1.     Ephesians 3:12 

                                         viii.     Faith is the victory

1.     Hebrews 11:33-34; 1 John 5:4 

                                            ix.     Faith is a shield - Psalm 84:11-12 

               2.     With the Shield of Faith, You Can Quench the Firey Darts of the Wicked One

a.      How is Faith used as a defensive tool?

                                               i.     All temptation is rooted in doubt, and the word of God is the answer to the attacks of Satan

1.     Matthew 4:3-4; Proverbs 30:5; Psalm 18:30 

                                             ii.     Jesus longs to tend to your needs when you struggle with temptation

1.     Hebrews 2:17-18 

                                            iii.     Jesus rebukes Satan - Zechariah 3:1-2 

                                            iv.     Jesus gives you His Word, to ward off the fiery darts of the Enemy. Maybe you have struggled with one or more of the following temptations:

1.     Anger - Romans 12:19 

2.     Greed - Hebrews 13:5-6 

3.     Doubt in the goodness of God - James 1:17 

4.     Anxiety - Psalm 56:3-4 

5.     Pride - 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 

6.     Love of the world - 1 John 2:15-17