Ephesians
6:10
Be
Strong in the Lord!
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be
strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
1. In
Conclusion
a. Paul
is going to conclude his book with a call to battle!
i. Fighting
in a war requires focus - 2
Timothy 2:3-4
ii. Fighting
in a war requires discipline - 1 Corinthians 16:13
iii. Fighting
a war requires sacrifice - Romans
12:1-2
iv. Fighting
in a war requires commitment - Mark 8:34-35
v. Fighting
in a war requires fortitude
1. Daniel
was attacked - Daniel 10:13
2. Angels
were attacked - Jude 1:9
3. The
Apostle Paul was attacked - 1
Thessalonians 2:18
4. The
Apostle Peter was attacked - Luke
22:31-32
5. The
Church is under attack
a.
Acts
20:28-30; 2 Corinthians 2:11
6. Jesus
was attacked - Luke 4:1-2
7. You
will be attacked - 1 Peter
5:8
vi. Fighting
in a war requires following a good Captain
1.
Psalm
24:8
2. My
Brethren
a. Choose
whom you will serve this day
i. It
is only the Brethren who are called - Ephesians 4:1
ii. It
is only the Brethren who receive the faith to overcome
1.
Romans
4:20-25
iii. It
is only the Brethren who receive the grace to persevere - 2 Timothy 2:1
iv. Therefore,
call on the name of the Lord Jesus and join with us your brothers - Romans 10:9-10
3. Be
Strong in the Lord
a. The
Strength Paul is speaking of is not physical - Ephesians 3:16
b. The
Strength Paul is speaking of is not material - Philippians 4:11-13
c. The
Strength Paul is speaking of is not meant to serve your selfish gain
i. 1 Timothy 1:12
d. The
Strength Paul is speaking will never fail you - 2 Timothy 4:17
e. The
Strength that Paul is speaking of, is only a call away - Psalm 138:3
4. Be
Strong in the Power of God’s Might
a. God’s
Power gives us courage - Joshua
1:9
b. God’s
Power sustains us - Joshua
15:5
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