November & December 2020 AM- The Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-13 - "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil"
"The Spiritual Battle: Why We Need God's Armor"
​Sunday AM Worship - November 1st, 2020
In this lesson, we discuss the fact that there is a spiritual battle going on:
  • In Every Person's Life
  • In Every Place &
  • Every Day
Text: Ephesians 6:12, Rom. 13:12
"God's Armor: The Girdle of Truth"
Sunday AM Worship - November 8th, 2020
"Stand therefore...having girded yourself with truth..."

The Armor of God must be put on, and the first piece to be put on is the girdle or belt of truth! In this lesson, we discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Girdle/Belt
  • What is the Truth & Why is it needed?
  • 4 Things the Girdle of Truth represents for the Christian
Text: John 8:32, 17:17
"God's Armor: The Breastplate of Righteousness"
Sunday AM Worship - November 15th, 2020
"Stand therefore...having put on the breastplate of righteousness..."

The Armor of God must be put on, and the next piece to be put on is the breastplate of righteousness. We discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Breastplate
  • What is Righteousness & Its Relationship to Truth?
  • The Breastplate of Righteousness Does 2 Things for us
"God's Armor:
The Sandals of the Gospel of Peace"
Sunday AM Worship - November 29th, 2020
"Stand therefore...having shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace..." - Eph. 6:14

The Armor of God must be put on, and the next piece to be put on are the sandals of the preparation of the Gospel of peace. We discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Footwear
  • What is Peace & How does it fit with the rest of the armor?
  • The Gospel of Peace allows us to:
    • Be Ready for any situation
    • Move Forward
    • Stand our ground
"God's Armor: The Shield of Faith"
Sunday AM Worship - December 6th, 2020
"Above all, taking the shield of faith which is able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one" - Eph. 6:16

The Armor of God must be put on, and the next piece we must take with us is the shield of faith. We discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Shield
  • What is Faith & How does it fit with the rest of the armor?
  • The Shield of Faith defends us...
    • ...Only if we take it with us
    • ...From all the fiery arrows
    • ...Better when we are together
"God's Armor: The Helmet of Salvation"
Sunday AM Worship - December 20th, 2020
"And take the helmet of salvation..." - Eph. 6:17
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The Armor of God must be put on, and the next piece we must take with us is the helmet of salvation. We discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Helmet
  • What is Salvation & Who Gives It?
  • The Helmet of Salvation...
    • ...Is Unable to be Taken from us
    • ...Gives Us Confidence
    • ...Must Be Received & Put On!
"God's Armor: The Sword of the Spirit"
Sunday AM Worship - December 27th, 2020
"And the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God." - Eph. 6:17
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The Armor of God must be put on, and the next piece we must take with us is the helmet of salvation. We discussed:
  • The First Century Roman Soldier's Sword
  • What is the Word of God & Where Is Its Authority From?
  • The Sword of the Spirit...
    • ...Is Our Standard
    • ...Is Powerful
    • ...Is A Defensive Weapon
    • ...Is An Offensive Weapon
    • ...Requires Proper Training
    • ....Must Be Carried Everywhere
    • ...Gives Life!

November & December 2020 PM- Defeating Sin & Temptation
1 Peter 5:8 - "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
"What Is Sin?"
​Sunday PM Worship - November 1st, 2020
In this lesson, we seek the Bible's view of sin by seeing:
  • 7 Things Sin Is
  • 4 Things Sin Is Not

​Take a listen and study with us to know sin better in order to avoid it!
"The 2 Types of Sins?"
​Sunday PM Worship - November 8th, 2020
In the Bible, there are only 2 types or categories of sins:
  1. Presumptuous Sins
  2. Ignorant Sins
Listen and learn as we discuss what these mean and how to avoid them!
"Sin & The Conscience"
​Sunday PM Worship - November 15th, 2020
The Bible tells us a little about the conscience, but it tells a lot about how to train it and with what to train it! We seek the Bible's answers to these questions in this lesson:
  • What is the Conscience?
  • Why is it important?
  • What if I go against my own conscience?
  • What if I cause others to go against their conscience?
Listen and learn as we discuss what the Bible says about sin & the conscience.
"What Is Temptation?"
​Sunday PM Worship - November 22nd, 2020
Sin & Temptation are connected, but different. We seek the Bible's answers to these questions in this lesson:
  • What is temptation? How is it different from sin?
  • Who/what does the tempting?
Listen and learn as we discuss what the Bible says about what temptation is and who does the tempting, and then learn 3 truths about temptation.
"Knowing Our Adversary:
His Names & Works"​
Sunday PM Worship - November 29th, 2020
The Bible tells us about the reality of Satan, our Adversary. We seek the Bible's answers to these questions in this lesson:
  • Is he real?
  • What is he called?
  • What does he do?
Listen and learn as we discuss what the Bible says about the names and works of our Adversary, the Devil!
"Knowing Our Adversary:
His Origin, Limitations, & End"​
Sunday PM Worship - December 6th, 2020
The Bible tells us about the reality of Satan, our Adversary. We seek the Bible's answers to these questions in this lesson:
  • What is his origin? Is he equal with God?
  • What are his limitations?
  • What is his ultimate end?
Listen and learn as we discuss what the Bible says about the origin, limitations, and end of our Adversary, the Devil!
"Knowing Our Adversary:
The Wiles of the Devil"
Sunday AM Worship - December 13th, 2020
Our job as Christians is to understand the devil's schemes and methods in order to resist them
His methods are:
  1. The Lust of the Flesh
  2. The Lust of the Eyes
  3. The Pride of Life
Let us not be "ignorant of his devices" but know them and resist them!
"4 Ways To Defeat Sin & Temptation"
Sunday PM Worship - December 20th, 2020
Now that we know how the devil tempts us, we must know how to resist those temptations when they appear. Four ways to do this are:
  1. Hide God's Word in Your Heart
  2. Change Your Attitude (About Sin)
  3. Be Busy Doing Good
  4. Pray Abundantly
"Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." - James 4:7-8
"Making A Game Plan"
Sunday PM Worship - December 27th, 2020
There are three Biblical principles that help us make a "game plan" to defeat sin & temptation in our lives:
  1. "Flee" from it
  2. "Cut it off and cast it from you"
  3. "Meditate on these things"
​If we do these things, we will greatly increase our chances of defeating sin and temptation in our lives!