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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: August 16, 2026

Title: Gear Up!

​Main Idea:  We are to skillfully engage in spiritual warfare.
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Primary Passage:  Ephesians 6:14–20
 
Sermon Outline:

• Introduction
  
  • 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (ESV)
    
• In the armor of God we are to stand, stay alert, and persevere in spiritual battle, which includes
  
  • Ephesians 6:13,14,18 (ESV)
    
  • The Belt of Truth,
    
    • Ephesians 6:14a (ESV)
      
  • The Breastplate of Righteousness,
    
    • Ephesians 6:14b (ESV)
      
  • The Shoes of the Gospel,
    
    • Ephesians 6:15 (ESV)
      
  • The Shield of Faith,
    
    • Ephesians 6:16 (ESV)
      
  • The Helmet of Salvation,
    
    • Ephesians 6:17a (ESV)
      
  • The Sword of the Spirit
    
    • Ephesians 6:17b (ESV)
      
    • (Word,
      
      • Ephesians 6:17c (ESV)
        
    • Prayer,
      
      • Ephesians 6:18a (ESV)
        
    • Supplication)
      
      • Ephesians 6:18-20 (ESV)
        

• For next week’s message: Read and reflect on Ephesians 6:21–24.

​Things to Consider: (Feel free to read Scripture passages that God brings to mind as you work through these questions)

1. What about the sermon challenged, encouraged, or confused you? What, if anything, would you like further clarification on?
2. Stand, stay alert, and persevere. What is the difference between them and what does it take to foster each?
3. Which of the pieces of armor do you find the easiest to keep on and remain skillful at using and why do you suppose that is?
4. Which of the pieces of armor do you find the hardest to keep on and remain skillful at using and why do you suppose that is?
5. How dangerous is it to engage in spiritual warfare without being skillful (i.e. armored up, standing ground, staying alert, and persevering)?
6. Is it even possible as a follower of Christ to not be in spiritual warfare? If not, then what does it mean if one seeks to not engage or be skillful in doing so?
7. Where might we as a church improve at skillfully engaging in spiritual warfare?

As always, feel free to contact Charles if you have questions or concerns regarding the message; its content, meaning, or application to your life. The easiest way to do that is by submitting a Bridge Card at steamboatbiblechurch.com/bridgecard. 
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