In this weekends sermon we focus on Intercession and what it means to stand in the gap. Pastor Jon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a spiritual weapon in the ongoing battle of spiritual warfare, particularly focusing on intercessory prayer. He urges us to pray for all people, including those in authority, as God desires everyone to come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved. Prayer not only impacts others but also transforms the hearts of those who pray and ultimatley we as believers are called to be active in interceding for others while recognizing the profound significance of our prayers and role in God's kingdom.
This weekend we learned the significance of worship as both a lifestyle and an activity, and the reality that everyone worships something. Worship is a powerful weapon against the attacks of the enemy, Pastor Jon highlighted the at biblical examples of Paul and Silas as well as King Jehoshaphat to illustrate how worship can lead to deliverance and victory. Pastor Jon defined worship as an offering to God, stressing the importance of humility and focus on Him rather than personal preferences. Ultimately, we are encouraged to recognize the battle for our worship and to confidently use it as a weapon in our spiritual lives.
In this week’s message Pastor Jon discusses spiritual warfare and the importance of prayer as a weapon for Christians. He emphasizes that true strength comes not from ourselves but from the Lord, highlighting the necessity of putting on God’s armor to stand against the enemy's schemes. As believers we are encouraged to approach God with childlike dependence, understanding that prayer is the language of the Kingdom and should be our first response in all situations. Through prayer, we connect with God’s power and align ourselves with His will, which leads to true victories in our lives.
This week we continue the Battle You’re in series and the focus of putting on the full armor of God including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and notably, the sword of the Spirit, which is God's Word. This week Pastor Jon stresses the importance of understanding and internalizing Scripture, indicating that it's vital for effectively navigating life's challenges and combating the enemy’s lies. We are encouraged to build our own spiritual "sword" through diligent study and application of the Scriptures, reinforcing that knowledge of God's truth sets us free and equips us for the battles ahead.
This week Pastor Jon explores Paul's message to the Ephesians, urging them to stand strong in the Lord and to put on the full armor of God for spiritual battle. He emphasizes that our true enemies are not people, but the spiritual forces of darkness, illustrating this with examples from scripture and Paul's imprisonment for proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Each piece of armor—truth, righteousness, readiness with the gospel, faith, and salvation—serves a specific purpose in protecting believers against the enemy's schemes. Ultimately, Pastor Jon encourages us to actively engage with our faith and the Word of God to navigate the challenges and deceptions of the world around us.
