Living Beyond Yourself

Living Beyond Yourself

The Faith of the Warrior

Ephesians 6:10-11 – 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.

Ephesians 6:10-11 – 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.

Spiritual WarfareSpiritual Warfare

“It is the image of God in you that so enrages hell; it is this

that demons hurl their mightiest weapons.”

William Gurnall

“What would I do if I were the Devil?”

If I were the DevilIf I were the Devil• I would seek to rob Christians of

their true identity.

• I would distract Christians from their true life’s calling of walking with the Lord.

• I would minimize their faith with either fear or arrogance.

• I would seek to rob Christians of their true identity.

• I would distract Christians from their true life’s calling of walking with the Lord.

• I would minimize their faith with either fear or arrogance.

If I were the DevilIf I were the Devil

• I would shake their faith in their Father

• I would throw off moral restraint

• I would shake their faith in their Father

• I would throw off moral restraint

Roman Soldier

Roman Soldier

Ephesians 6:13 - 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.

Belt of Truth

Helmet of Salvation

Breastplate of Righteousness

Sword of the Word

Shoes of the Gospel

Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ex-tinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ex-tinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Spiritual WarfareSpiritual Warfare

What is Faith? What is Faith? Trust

It is living in the reality that God is our loving Father.

Trust

It is living in the reality that God is our loving Father.

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Habakkuk 2:4

The righteous will live by faith.

God has given us enough information to make faith

credible and left enough out to make faith necessary.

Ravi Zacharias

What Faith Does NOT DoWhat Faith Does NOT Do

• It does not shield from physical suffering

• It does not shield from loss of earthly possessions

• It does not shield from grief

• It does not shield from physical suffering

• It does not shield from loss of earthly possessions

• It does not shield from grief

Faith does not guarantee ease

1 Peter 1:3-7

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade — kept in heaven for you,

5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.

7 These have come so that your faith — of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Faith makes things possible, not easy. 

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith saves

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from your-selves, it is the gift of God — 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

• Faith saves

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from your-selves, it is the gift of God — 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith strengthens

Ephesians 3:12

In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confi-dence.

• Faith strengthens

Ephesians 3:12

In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confi-dence.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith strengthens

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

• Faith strengthens

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith strengthens

Genesis 15:1

"Do not be afraid,

I am your shield,

your very great reward."

• Faith strengthens

Genesis 15:1

"Do not be afraid,

I am your shield,

your very great reward."

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES• Faith strengthens

Psalm 28:6-7

6 Praise be to the LORD,

for he has heard my cry for mercy.

7 The LORD is my strength and my shield ;

my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.."

• Faith strengthens

Psalm 28:6-7

6 Praise be to the LORD,

for he has heard my cry for mercy.

7 The LORD is my strength and my shield ;

my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.."

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith strengthens

Psalm 119:114

You are my refuge and my shield ;

I have put my hope in your word.

• Faith strengthens

Psalm 119:114

You are my refuge and my shield ;

I have put my hope in your word.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith sings

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

• Faith sings

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES• Faith shares

Ephesians 6:19,20

Pray also for me, that when-ever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel…, 20 Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

• Faith shares

Ephesians 6:19,20

Pray also for me, that when-ever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel…, 20 Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith shares

Romans 12:13

Share with those in need. Practice hospitality.

• Faith shares

Romans 12:13

Share with those in need. Practice hospitality.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith shares

Galatians 6:2

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

• Faith shares

Galatians 6:2

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

What Faith DOESWhat Faith DOES

• Faith saves

• Faith strengthens

• Faith sings

• Faith shares

• Faith saves

• Faith strengthens

• Faith sings

• Faith shares

What are the fiery darts of the devil?

• Temptations which make you doubt God’s power

• Circumstances which make you doubt God’ love

• Unbelief which makes you doubt God’s truth

What are the fiery darts of the devil?

• Guilt makes you doubt God’s mercy

• Complacency makes you doubt God’s holiness

• Fatigue makes you doubt God’s peace

Faith gives itself a good talking to!

Faith is overcoming

doubts and deception

with rock solid truth.