Hello Everyone,

The Word is our offensive weapon in warfare against the devil.

Ephesians 6:13-17 NIV
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

What is so important about putting on the armor of God?
Last week we studied about how the believer is equipped.
Church, we are in a battle, in a war that our lives are not the important part of, but our eternity and that of our families.

Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
We must be armed with the sword of the spirit, the word of God.
That is our offense. Now our:
DEFENSE

• Defensive Line: Prayer Warriors
They fill the trenches to be the front line against the enemy.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS: POWER (Faith, Healing, Miracles)

• Linebackers: Intercessory Prayers
Their job is to aid the line and take out anyone who gets through the line.
They also break through the enemy’s line and go after the enemy.
They interfere and box in the enemy through the power of prayer.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS: UTTERANCE
Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, & Prophesy.

• Cornerbacks, & Safeties’:
These are the veteran warriors, those who have years of experience in their faith.

They understand the POWER of teamwork and that we can get much more accomplished for the Lord when we all work together.

They make sure the enemy does not get in and gain a foothold behind the line and linebackers.
When the enemy comes in like a flood, they step up and stop him.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: REVELATION
Wisdom, Knowledge, and Discernment

They know the enemy because they are experienced veterans.

They know the trick plays and the tactics he will use against them because they have come against these things before.

They have discernment; they have an inward spirit that alerts them to what is taking place.

They understand that the battle is not theirs, but the Lords.

CLOSING
Each team member has an assignment and will move over to help those who need assistance.
They know that if they fail, it affects the whole team.

What part or roll WE play is not what is important, what is important is that you are on the team.

The ones on the team are the ones who are in the game, either on the field, or ready to hit the field.

Are You On The Team?

Greater Things Are Still To Come!

Pastor Phil