3/1/2026

The Helmet of Salvation

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

1. Why we need it?

2. How do you receive it?

3. What does it bring?

The most important question: 

Have you put it on?

Title: Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:16

1. Designed for Protection

   - Doubt

   - Fear

   - Temptation

   - Discouragement

2. Designed to be Taken Up

3. Designed to be Maintained

Ash Wednesday Service

Title: Standing Firm in the Gospel of Peace

Ephesians 6:15

1. Peace with God

2. Peace that holds you steady

3. Peace that allows you to move forward

4. Peace that protects you from the enemy

5. Jesus is our peace

 The Breastplate of Righteousness

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

1. What is the Breastplate of Righteousness?

2. Why do we need the Breastplate of Righteousness?

3. Righteousness produces right living.

4. How can we put on the Breastplate of Righteousness?

- Stand in Christ's finished work

- Reject condemnation

- Walk in obedience

Conclusion: Are you covered?

Spiritual Armor - Belt of Truth

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

1. The Belt of Truth is Foundational

2. The Belt of Truth is God's Truth

3. The Belt of Truth is a Life of Integrity

4. The Belt of Truth Enables us to Stand Firm

5. Without Truth, the Rest of the Armor Fails

Standing Strong: The Armor of God

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

1. Purpose of the Armor 

2. The Pieces of the Armor 

3. Prayer that Powers the Armor

You Are Invited to Draw Near

  James 4:8; Hebrews 10:22; Malachi 3:7

Drawing near…

1. …is intentional 

2. …requires humility and repentance 

3. …happens through spiritual discipline

4. …results in genuine change.

How do we draw near?

1. Pray and study daily

2. Confess and repent regularly 

3. Worship and praise intentionally 

4. Live intentionally in obedience 

5. Seek His presence above all else.

 Title: God is Still in Control

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

1. God Protects His Purpose (vs. 13-15)

2. God Guides His People (vs. 19-21)

3. God's Plan Cannot Be Stopped (vs. 22-23)

 “Genuine Love”

Scripture - Micah 5:2-5 & Luke 1:39-45

Genuine love…

1. …begins with God’s initiative (Micah 5:2)

2 …does what only God can do (Luke 1:41)

3 …results in humble obedience (Luke 1:38)

4 …recognizes the Savior (Luke 1:45)

5 …moves us (Luke 1:39)

Joy Even When...

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:4, James 1:2 

 Joy even when...

1. ...there is unhappiness 

2. ...there is uncertainty (Rom. 15:13)

3. ...it seems unnatural

4. ...life hurts (James 1:2)

The Call of Advent

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

1. Advent is a call to Awaken

2. Advent is a call to Cast Off

3. Advent is a call to Put On

Strengthened to Give Thanks

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

1. Strengthened by God (vs 11-12)

2. Thanking God (vs 12-14)

3. Praising God (vs 15-20)

The Victory of Our God

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Guest Speaker: Rev. Gerald Henry

Remembering, Proclaiming, Participating

Scripture: 1 Cor. 10:13 & 11:23-26