Playlist: Armor, Putting on (topic)

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Confronting the Field of Battle

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the face of spiritual warfare that engulfs our world, we are called to action, not to passivity. We must be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, as inspired by Christ through the apostle Paul. This strength is not our own, for we are unequal to the battle against the spiritual forces arrayed against us. Our power …

Don't Be Indifferent (2010)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In the critical times approaching the end, as described in the Scriptures, we are urged to remain vigilant and prepared. In I Thessalonians 5:8, we are instructed to be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. This imagery of armor reminds us of Ephesians 6, where satan is named …

Darts

Sermon by John O. Reid

In the spiritual battle we face, we are called to put on the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes, pits, traps, snares, and ambushes of the devil. As Ephesians 6:11 instructs, we must equip ourselves fully to withstand his wiles. Ephesians 6:13-14 further urges us to take up this armor so that we may withstand in the …

New Year's Resolutions

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

New Year's resolutions fail because they are too unrealistic or too many. If we set spiritual goals like many set New Year's resolutions, we will fail.

Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Like a marathoner or a soldier fighting a battle, we are admonished to endure to the end, standing firm, holding our ground, and resisting assaults.

When the Trumpet Blows

Sermon by John O. Reid

The Feast of Trumpets holds a profound significance for the people of God, as it vividly pictures the potential return of Jesus Christ, the transformation from flesh to spirit, and the dawn of peace enveloping a weary, war-torn world. This holy day serves as a powerful reminder and urgent call not to falter in the perilous …

Hands That Hang Low

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Those caught in the throes of chronic depression, unable to cope with the stress of horrendous events, need the sympathetic understanding of brethren.

Prepare

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

We need to prepare for a grim future by coming out of this world, exercising and toughening up the spiritual aspects of our lives through Basic Training.

Satan (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The origins of our adversary, Satan the Devil, and his host of fallen angels or demons. God has promised us protection if we yield to and obey Him.

Prepared for Goliath

Sermonette by Christian D. Hunter

David did not use the implements of King Saul because he had not tried them out. Instead, he used the sling—the tool he already knew.

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