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[5188.74 --> 5192.74] Forever He shall reign
[5192.74 --> 5195.74] So let it be today
[5195.74 --> 5199.58] We shout the hymn of heaven
[5199.58 --> 5203.34] With angels and the saints
[5203.34 --> 5207.06] We raise a mighty roar
[5207.06 --> 5210.16] Glory to our God
[5210.16 --> 5215.02] For gave us life beyond the grave
[5215.02 --> 5221.56] Holy, holy is the Lord
[5221.56 --> 5228.26] Holy, holy is the Lord
[5228.26 --> 5235.80] Holy, holy is the Lord
[5235.80 --> 5245.00] Go in peace
[5245.00 --> 5247.18] And go the power of the resurrection
[5247.18 --> 5247.58] And go in the power of the resurrection
[5247.58 --> 5258.84] Let the power of the resurrection
[5272.04 --> 5272.66] Bless your heart
[5272.66 --> 5273.76] Before the prayer
[5273.76 --> 5303.74] Thank you.
• Introduction to a series called The Good Fight on spiritual warfare
• Jesus' temptation in the wilderness as a model for Satan's schemes today
• Reading from Ephesians 6 on putting on the full armor of God
• Description of a past experience with an Alpha class where participants shared about spiritual experiences and encounters with darkness
• Interest among students in exploring topics related to evil and spiritual warfare
• Connection to Ephesians 6, which discusses Satan's schemes and unseen forces in our world
• Preparation to explore Paul's description of the powers and principalities and how Christians take their stand against them
• The struggle against evil forces is not just physical but also spiritual
• Personal demonic attacks are real and can manifest in various ways
• Satan operates in every culture and knows how to adapt to its systems and norms
• Demons can possess individuals or influence people's behavior, but this doesn't necessarily mean that every accident or situation is a result of demonic activity
• The Bible teaches that Satan tempts Jesus and that demons are real entities that need to be dealt with in the church
• Satan works in Canada and other places, often under the radar
• Satan's primary mode of operation is lies and deceiving people
• Lies can become a normal part of society and life
• Examples of Satan's work:
• The pornography industry
• Materialism and consumerism
• Self-worship and self-love through social media
• Anger and revenge through social media tribalization
• Spiritual warfare is not just demonic attacks, but also everyday choices and actions
• Spiritual warfare is present in every section of society
• Normalizing sin can be repackaged as empowerment or the good life
• Satan's lies are insidious and can lead to spiritual attack and temptation
• Humans cannot fight this kind of spiritual work on their own
• Ephesians 6 provides good news that believers have the ability to resist Satan through Jesus' power
• The armor of God is necessary for taking a stand against the devil's schemes
• Discussion about Jesus' authority over evil spirits and demons
• Story about an international student noticing how often Jesus encounters and casts out demons in Mark
• Explanation that Jesus came to defeat Satan and the power of sin through the cross
• Mention of Jesus giving believers everything they need to stand against darkness until his return
• Explanation of God's armor, specifically the six items named by Paul, including:
• The belt of truth
• ... (no mention of other specific items)
• Importance of knowing the truth in a world of confusion and lies
• Christians wearing the "belt of truth" as part of their armor, referring to Jesus Christ and Scripture
• The breastplate of righteousness, representing right relationship with God through the work of Jesus
• The sandals of the gospel of peace, which can be shared or defended against Satan's influence
• The shield of faith, protecting believers from Satan's flaming arrows by trusting in and remaining close to Jesus
• The armor of God and how it protects believers from Satan's attacks
• The helmet of salvation, which gives us hope and protection
• The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God and our defense against lies
• The importance of being grounded in scripture to stand against Satan's lies
• The final call to pray continually with all requests to God
• God's readiness to resource and equip believers at all moments
• Importance of prayer in seeking God's provision and strength
• Children's ability to pray boldly and trust God's generosity
• Spiritual warfare as a real battle we live in daily life
• The importance of recognizing Satan's tactics and evil powers
• The need for the church to wear spiritual armor and resist temptation
• Experiencing the joy of living in the light and power of the Holy Spirit
• Praying for spiritual awakening and opening of eyes to the spiritual battle
• Resisting temptation and living in the light with the power of the Spirit
• Prayer for strength, confidence, and equipping to face challenges and overcome weaknesses
• Asking God to meet needs, strengthen, and equip in times of failure or shame
• Filling with the Holy Spirit's life to live in love
• Worshiping and acknowledging God's sovereignty and reign
[0.00 --> 2.38] you lead us into worship and that really is a gift.
[9.16 --> 13.00] Well, we're going to continue our series called The Good Fight.
[13.78 --> 18.48] And we've been opening up over the last couple weeks the way in which the Christian life is a life of struggle.
[19.06 --> 25.10] It's a life of battle against the flesh, against idolatrous patterns in our world, and against Satan.
[25.62 --> 30.04] Pastor Jonathan last week preached on the way in which Jesus, before his earthly ministry began,
[30.50 --> 32.08] was tempted by Satan in the wilderness.
[32.78 --> 38.88] And this morning we're looking at how that same scheme of Satan, the same tempting of Satan, is present in our lives today.
[39.24 --> 42.76] And we want to look not only at its reality, but how we take our stand.
[42.90 --> 47.32] So if you have your Bible, whether it's physical or digital, turn with me to Ephesians 6,
[47.42 --> 50.96] and we're going to read some pretty important words about spiritual warfare.
[55.10 --> 59.70] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
[60.72 --> 65.54] Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
[66.58 --> 72.50] For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
[73.12 --> 78.28] against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
[78.28 --> 83.00] Therefore, put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes,
[83.24 --> 88.60] you may be able to take to stand your ground, and after everything is done, to stand.
[89.72 --> 92.94] Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
[93.48 --> 95.72] with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
[96.00 --> 100.08] and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
[100.84 --> 103.34] In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
[103.46 --> 106.76] with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
[106.76 --> 112.04] Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
[112.72 --> 117.40] and pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests.
[117.78 --> 122.66] With this in mind, be alert, and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.
[122.66 --> 130.66] A few years ago now, I had the privilege of leading an alpha class.
[131.20 --> 134.92] An alpha, if you're not sure what it is, is meant to introduce the Christian faith