Thursday, July 10, 2025

Ephesians 6:10

 

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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