Podcasts about Armor of God

The Armor of God is one of the most familiar passages in Scripture, but what if we've missed Paul's main point? In the concluding message of our Ephesians series, Pastor Ken Senchal takes us beyond the image of a Roman soldier and reveals that every piece of God's armor ultimately points to Jesus Christ. This message explores what it truly means to "be strong in the Lord" and explains why spiritual victory doesn't come from striving harder but from abiding more deeply in Christ. As we remain connected to Him through prayer, Scripture, worship, obedience, and fellowship, His truth, righteousness, peace, faithfulness, salvation, and Word become our strength in every spiritual battle. If you've ever felt spiritually weary, overwhelmed, anxious, or defeated, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical hope. Learn why consistency in your relationship with Jesus is the key to standing firm when life becomes difficult. Key Takeaways: • The Armor of God is activated through abiding in Jesus. • Every piece of God's armor points directly to Christ. • Spiritual consistency produces spiritual strength. • You don't need more willpower—you need more Jesus. If today's episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message of hope. Thank you for listening to the OneChurch Podcast as we continue changing the world one person at a time.

Paul describes armor that we are to wear as Christians so we can fight spiritual battles. What is that armor and where does it come from? Let's find out together as we read Ephesians 6:10-24 and Esaiah 11:1-9.

In this summer season, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to listener favorites from the first part of season 3. Today's episode is a replay of "How a Family Guides Their Girls to Put on the Armor of God" which originally aired on January 8, 2026. Melissa Bearden queues up fellow hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose's conversation by peering through the lens of Ephesians 6, that famous passage in Scripture known as the Armor of God, to fit a girl's heart for strength and endurance.     Using a girl's identity in Christ as a "nametag", this episode connects the "who and Whose they are" ideas together for girls. Rachael breaks down the Armor of God into three sections showing Christian parents how each intentionally serves as tools for a girl's healthy faith growth. Hear how American Heritage Girls offers direct resources to embolden girls to succeed as Daughters of the King. Your girl will be a powerful influence for the Lord when she puts on the Full Armor of God every day!    Three Things to Remember:   The Armor of God:   Guides & Guards    Refines & Readies    And it Shields & Slices        Scriptures Reference in This Episode:   Ephesians 6:10-18   1 John 3:1   Romans 8:15-17     Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.      Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.    

Many spiritual battles don't begin with the circumstances around us. They begin with what is happening within us. In this session, we study Ephesians 6:10–18 and take a closer look at one of the central pieces of the Armor of God: the breastplate of righteousness. Just as a soldier's breastplate protected the heart and lungs from life-threatening attacks, we explore what God's righteousness protects within the believer and what it truly means to "put on" the breastplate when shame, guilt, condemnation, and accusation begin to speak the loudest.Together, we trace the story of righteousness from the Garden of Eden and humanity's fall into sin, through God's promise of redemption, and ultimately to the finished work of Jesus Christ. Along the way, we discover that righteousness is not a spiritual achievement earned through effort or good behavior. It is a restored relationship and right standing with God that is freely received through grace by faith in Christ alone. This foundational truth changes not only how we understand salvation but also how we approach every spiritual battle we face.The session examines why legalism, rule-keeping, and self-effort can never produce the peace that comes from genuine righteousness. We look closely at 2 Corinthians 5:21 and its powerful declaration that Christ took our sin so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. We also explore Ephesians 2:8–10, seeing how Paul beautifully holds together salvation by grace and the call to good works without allowing Christianity to become a religion of performance. Good works are not the means of earning God's acceptance but the natural fruit of a life transformed by His grace.We also spend time discussing an important practice that many believers overlook: confession and repentance are not reserved only for the moment of salvation. They remain essential parts of the ongoing process of sanctification, helping us maintain close fellowship with God, guard our hearts from the enemy's accusations, and respond quickly whenever the Holy Spirit brings conviction. Rather than living under condemnation, we learn to walk in the freedom and confidence that come from continually receiving God's grace.The session concludes with a memorable picture of our new identity in Christ. Like a young child joyfully dressing up in a father's oversized clothes and confidently declaring, "You can call me Pops," believers have been welcomed into the family of God. We don't wear Christ's righteousness because we've earned it; we wear it because we've been adopted, and His righteousness has become our own.Whether you've struggled with shame, wrestled with guilt, questioned your standing before God, or simply want a stronger biblical understanding of spiritual warfare, this session offers both theological depth and practical encouragement. Come discover how the breastplate of righteousness guards the heart, strengthens your confidence in Christ, and equips you to stand firm in the victory that Jesus has already won.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

When you put on the armor of God, make sure to always include prayer. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Armor of God - Shoe of the Gospel of Peace (Eph 6:13-15) 1. Shoes are vital armor for     a. Stability     b. Peace     c. Reaction 2. How we put on the Shoes

“What is truth?” can sound like an abstract philosophical question until it begins surfacing in everyday life—in marriage tensions, parenting challenges, workplace conflict, and a culture where competing voices never seem to stop. In this session, we begin by reading through Ephesians 5 and 6, observing the many relationships Paul addresses before introducing the Armor of God. His progression reminds us that when life becomes difficult, we don't simply need better techniques or a longer list of rules. We need strength beyond ourselves, and that strength is found in the Lord as we learn to stand in the armor He provides.From there, we slow down to examine the very first piece of armor Paul describes in Ephesians 6: the belt of truth. We explore why truth is not an optional accessory but the foundation upon which every other piece of armor depends. Without truth, nothing else holds together. More importantly, we discover that Jesus presents truth as far more than a collection of facts or accurate information. Truth is ultimately found in the character of God and revealed fully in Christ Himself.The session also considers Pilate's famous question in John 18, “What is truth?” and how it reflects the same exhaustion many people experience today. Surrounded by endless opinions, conflicting narratives, bias, and skepticism, it's easy to become cynical or simply disengage. We also take an honest look at our own hearts, recognizing how often we “varnish” the truth to protect ourselves, preserve our reputation, or avoid uncomfortable realities. In many cases, self-protection quietly becomes the driving force behind compromise.As we conclude, we focus on a practical path forward. Rather than treating truth as something we define for ourselves, we're invited to receive Scripture as God's unchanging standard. Like a measuring tape that provides an objective reference, God's Word becomes the guide by which every other claim is evaluated. Instead of placing ourselves above Scripture as its judge, we learn to place ourselves beneath it as willing disciples, allowing God's truth to shape our thinking, our relationships, and our decisions.Along the way, we examine key biblical passages about truth, discuss the importance of discernment in an increasingly noisy culture, and remember the spiritual reality that Scripture identifies the devil as “a liar and the father of lies.” Understanding this helps us recognize why truth is foundational in spiritual warfare and why fastening on the belt of truth is the first step toward standing firm.Whether you're seeking greater clarity in confusing circumstances, stronger relationships built on honesty, or a faith that remains steady in a world of competing voices, this session offers a biblical framework for living in the truth. Come discover why truth is not merely something we know, but something we embrace as we learn to stand confidently in the strength and wisdom of God.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Sunday School 7/5/26

With our body covered and ready for the attacks, Paul brings us two important pieces of armor – a helmet to protect our heads and a sword to attack. With salvation as our helmet and the Word as our sword, our armor is now complete for the battle. How can the hope of salvation through Jesus and the Word of God keep us from falling?

Sermon preached on Sunday Evening from Eph 6:12-17 on 7/1/2026 by Bro. Brian Walsh at First Baptist Church of Easton.Welcome to those joining via Podcast, we are glad to have you join us. If you are ever in the Easton Area, we would love to have you visit us!If you care to support the ministry, visit us at firstbaptisteaston.com, click Donate. https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/FirstBaptistChurchofEaston

Standing still rarely feels heroic, but Paul presents it as a frontline act of spiritual warfare. In this session, we continue our study through Ephesians by focusing on Ephesians 6:13, where the command is both simple and demanding: “Take up the whole armor of God… withstand in the evil day… and having done all, stand firm.” Nick Prisco explores why the Christian life is not sustained by personal determination or natural resilience, but by strength borrowed from the Lord—the kind of strength that becomes most evident when the pressure is real and the spiritual battle cannot be ignored.Together, we examine the meaning behind key phrases such as “the whole armor of God,” “stand firm,” and “withstand,” discovering that Scripture presents resistance as an active, faith-filled posture rather than passive survival. James and Peter reinforce this same pattern: submit to God, resist the devil, and stand firm in the faith. That sequence is essential. Resistance without submission can become pride and self-reliance, while submission without resistance often leads to compromise and spiritual drift. The Christian goal is not dramatic displays of conquest, but faithful endurance—remaining steadfast when fear, temptation, accusation, and discouragement seek to move us from our foundation in Christ.The session also broadens its focus by looking at the church in Ephesus several decades later through the lens of Revelation 2. Though commended for perseverance, discernment, and unwavering commitment to truth, the church is confronted with a sobering reality: they had abandoned their first love. It serves as an important reminder that faithfulness in doctrine and practice must always be accompanied by genuine affection for Christ. It is possible to continue doing the right things while quietly losing the joy and intimacy that should fuel them.Throughout this study, we explore why intimacy with God is the true starting point for putting on the armor, how sanctification grows through daily fellowship with Him, and why standing firm is ultimately rooted in the finished work of Jesus rather than our own efforts. The victory has already been secured through Christ, and by grace through faith we are invited to stand confidently in what He has accomplished.Whether you're facing spiritual opposition, growing weary in the battle, or simply longing to deepen your walk with God, this session offers both biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for enduring faithfully. Come discover what it means to stand firm—not through self-confidence, but through the strength of the Lord, whose victory enables His people to remain steadfast until the day He returns.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

In this closing message from Ephesians 6:18–24, Pastor Jim concludes the Masterpiece series by focusing on prayerful dependence on God. He explains that the new family of God is sustained through Spirit-led prayer, persistent alertness, and love rooted in Christ. As Paul closes his letter, he reminds believers that the church stands firm not by willpower, but through prayer, proclamation, and the Spirit's power.

Paul finishes his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of prayer. Prayer is ultimately tuning our hearts to what God is already doing, remembering who he is, and our way to take up the armor we've been talking about in this sermon series. Listen as we wrap up our Masterpiece series and discuss prayer as a way to stay connected to God in all situations.

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Sunday School 6/28/26

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With our body covered and ready for the attacks, Paul brings us two important pieces of armor – a helmet to protect our heads and a sword to attack. With salvation as our helmet and the Word as our sword, our armor is now complete for the battle. How can the hope of salvation through Jesus and the Word of God keep us from falling?

In John's gospel, Jesus said, I am THE WAY, and no one comes to the FATHER except through Me. If you've seen Me you've seen the FATHER. Believe Me, I am in the FATHER and the FATHER is in Me. And I pray for those who will believe in Me, that they all may be one, as You, FATHER, are in Me, and I in You; THAT THEY MAY HE ONE IN US, that the world may believe that You sent Me. Possibly one of the greatest revelations a believer can comprehend is, “that they may be one in Us” Make no mistake, the “In Christ” life, at the end of the day is THE ETERNAL WITNESS, commissioned by the Master Himself. After all, according to Revelation 3, These things says THE AMEN, THE FAITHFUL and TRUE WITNESS, the Beginning of the creation of God.

Romans 10:13-17 (NKJV) Whoever CALLS on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14, How then shall they CALL on Him in whom they have not BELIEVED? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not HEARD? And how shall they hear without a PREACHER? 15, And how shall they preach unless they are SENT… 17, So then FAITH comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Think about it, if our life is hidden in Him, if the fullness of God lives in us, if He took our infirmities, bore our sickness, since He's already established Himself as the Lord who heals, how are we supposed to respond? What's that supposed to look like?

In this message from Ephesians 6:14–17, Pastor Jim concludes the Armor of God section by focusing on the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. He explains that God's Word, through the Holy Spirit, orients us to reality, especially when life feels cloudy, confusing, or spiritually chaotic. The Spirit uses the written Word to point us to the living Word, Jesus, helping us resist deception, know truth, and walk in obedience. Ultimately, the goal is not simply to quote more Scripture, but to know Christ so deeply that the enemy's lies become unbelievable.

Ephesians 6 reminds us that Scripture, brought to life by the Holy Spirit, is far more than ancient text. It's a living, breathing source of strength for battles we face today. When we know God's Word deeply, we can stand firm against doubt, fear, and every lie that tries to steal our peace. Listen now and be inspired to pick up your Bible with fresh eyes and let the Spirit make it come alive in your heart.

Series: EphesiansScripture: Ephesians 6:10-17June 21, 2026 - Worship Service

Remember, “God is the Holy One, who inhabits eternity.” Our prayer with this talk is that we allow the apostle John's revelation to give us a fresh, BORN-AGAIN, eternal perspective. You've gotta wrap your head around this, right now, regardless of your beliefs, you are an eternal being.

Spiritual realities are voice-activated. “Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth.” “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” so without question, right believing will produces right speaking. But since we are spiritual people, according to this passage, right speaking can absolutely influence our believing.

In this message from Ephesians 6:10–17, Pastor Jim continues the Armor of God series by focusing on the helmet of salvation. He explains that salvation is not only something that happened in the past, but also a present and future reality. Through Jesus, believers have been justified, are being sanctified, and will one day be glorified. This salvation hope protects us against the enemy's accusations, discouragement, and lies by reminding us that Christ has rescued us, is still working in us, and will one day make all things new.

In this message, guest speaker Luis Aran walks through Paul's teaching on the Armor of God and reminds us that spiritual battles require spiritual preparation. Drawing from his years as a law enforcement officer, Luis compares the armor of God to the equipment and tools officers carry every day—each piece serving a specific purpose and none of it optional. Just as a police officer would never go into a dangerous situation without the proper gear, followers of Jesus are called to put on the full armor of God. From the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit, every piece equips us to stand firm against the challenges, temptations, and attacks we face in everyday life. This practical and encouraging message will challenge you to examine whether you are spiritually prepared for the battles ahead and remind you that God has already provided everything you need to stand strong.   From Sunday 06.14.26

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What does the helmet of salvation do? It reminds us of what's already true: we are justified, being sanctified, and will be glorified. The Hebrew word for salvation is Yeshua, the name of Jesus himself. So to put on this helmet is to cling to Christ, who is our salvation. Listen now and be inspired to guard your mind daily by preaching the gospel to yourself.

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He who BELIEVES in the Son of God has THE WITNESS in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the TESTIMONY that God has given of His Son. 1 John 5:10-12 (NKJV) 11, And this is the TESTIMONY: that God has given us ETERNAL LIFE, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:10-12 (NKJV) 12, He who has the Son has LIFE; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:10-12 (NKJV)

In this message from Ephesians 6:10–16, Pastor Jim continues the Armor of God series by focusing on the shield of faith. He explains that faith is not about the amount we can produce, but the object of our trust: the faithfulness of God revealed in Jesus. As the enemy sends fiery arrows of disobedience, doubt, despair, and distraction, believers are called to take up faith by fixing their eyes on Christ, remembering God's past faithfulness, and standing together as the family of God.

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