Tuesday, May 29, 2012

05/28/12 - Route 456 PT3 - Pastor Tony Ashmore

Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the series "Route 456" in this Sunday morning celebration.

Route 456 Part 3
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, May 28, 2012

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Sermon Notes:

Don't fight like a man.  Win like Jesus!

Key Verse: (JBP) vs. 10-12: “And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.”

•   Vs. 1-9: Practice submission and righteous authority. 
•   Vs. 10-12: Predictable resistance-we have an enemy and we will face opposition.  Be proactive rather than reactive.
   -   There is no 'armor of man' that will prevail in these battles.
   -   Make sure the “Battle is the Lord’s” and not ours. 
•   Vs. 13-17: The Full Armor of God:
   -   Unlike the ill-fitting armor of Saul on David, this armor will fit perfectly. It is our responsibility to become familiar with it and skilled in its use.
   -   Belt of Truth: Note how the belt protects the vulnerable reproductive organs.  What are we reproducing?
   -   Body armor (breastplate) of Righteousness: Protects the vital inner organs.  Right-standing with God. Use the 'I Am' card.
   -   Shoes: Peace ‘comes from’ the Good News and that prepares you.  Does this tell us one of the biggest attacks will be worry and fear? 
   -   Shield of Faith: full length shield, not the shorter shield.  Able to hide behind it.  The attacks hit the shield instead of me.
   -   Helmet: Get our thinking in line with our salvation.  (Romans 8). 
•   Vs. 18-24:  Prayer—Submit so you can stand.  Stand by kneeling. 

So What:
•   Get in the Word  (SOAP and “I AM” Card)
•   Get Connected (Local Church, friendships, intentional discomfort)
•   Get Involved (Dream Team and Servolution) Vs. 21-24—note the last thing Paul writes to these folks he loves so much—stay up to date, stay involved. 
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