The Calvary Newsline

Scriptures:Ephesians 6:10-18. Hebrews 4:16, Romans 8:26-27, Colossians 4:12Quote:“Prayer is a wartime walkie-talkie. It is not a domestic intercom to ring up the butler to bring another comfort to the den. Instead, prayer is a call to the General for cover fire while we go to the city.” - John PiperPoints:1. Pray with all kinds of prayers and requests.2. Pray at all times.3. Pray in the Spirit.4. Pray for fellow soldiers.

Scriptures:Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 29:7, 1 Corinthians 11:27-28Fighter Verses:Psalm 46:1-2, Revelation 12:11, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 27:13, Colossians 2:15Points:1. Raise you shield of faith when the devil's flaming arrows are raining down on you.2. Strike the enemy with the sword of the Spirit.

Scriptures:Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 3:1-3, Colossians 3:16, John 5:39-47, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 25:21Points:1. The belt of truth enables you to remain agile.2. The breastplate of righteousness safeguards our heart.

Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:2, John 3:16, Colossians 1:21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 John 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17Quote:“Salvation is when God rescues you from sin and gives you eternal life through faith in Jesus.”Points:1. Knowing who you are in Christ and what you have in salvation protects your mind.2. Peace with God gives you stability in the minds of the battle.

Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 12:7-9, Ephesians 6:13, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:12, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5“Beneath the surface, an unseen spiritual battle is raging” - John StottPoints:Spiritual warfare is real.1. The war has been won, but battles remain.2. Spiritual battles require spiritual weapons.

Scripture:Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 12:3, Isaiah 66:2“Being humble begins with understanding who you are in light of who God is.”Points:1. Reverence2. Repentance3. Respect

Scripture:Luke 15:11-32, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17Parable: a Fictitious but realistic story that communicates a spiritual truth.Points:1. The lost son. A. Admit you're a sinner, lost in need of a savior.B. Believe in Jesus.C. Commit to live as a follower of Jesus.2. The older son.What is our relationship like with God the Father?

Scripture:Luke 10:25-37, Luke 6:35-36Points:1. Mercy overcomes boundariesI can show mercy to ____2. Mercy requires actionI can show mercy by ____Quotes:“I obey Christ when I act mercifully to outsiders”“Mercy is seeing a need and doing something about it.”

1. Jesus has power over demonic forces2. Jesus went to great lengths to reach an outsiderReminders:1. Know and obey God's word2. Deny yourself3. Surround yourself with godly people4. Focus on grace