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The atmosphere surrounding this message was deeply instructive and spiritually alert, creating the perfect setting for a timely teaching on spiritual discernment, resistance, and the Armor of God. In this powerful message, Prophet Gomezyo Shamane reveals how the enemy often operates subtly, seeking to distract, deceive, and weaken believers without making his presence immediately obvious.One of the most important aspects of this message is learning to identify the moments and areas of life where spiritual resistance is required.Where There Is Conviction: The enemy often targets the place where God has already established conviction, introducing the question, “Did God really say?” Just as the serpent challenged God's instruction to Eve, believers must remain anchored in what God has spoken.Where There Is Lack or Insufficiency: Moments of need can become opportunities for deception. When we feel inadequate, empty, or without enough, the enemy can tempt us to seek fulfilment outside of God's provision and timing.When You Are Busy and Occupied: Constant activity can reduce spiritual sensitivity. When life becomes crowded with responsibilities and distractions, it becomes easier to overlook what is happening spiritually.The Desire to Become Great or Prove Yourself: Ambition itself is not the problem, but an uncontrolled desire to prove yourself can become a place of bondage. Our desires must remain submitted to God rather than becoming masters over us.Where There Is Union and Agreement: Whenever there is unity, purpose, and agreement, the enemy seeks to introduce confusion, offence, suspicion, and division. Believers must remain discerning and sensitive to anything that seeks to disrupt what God is building.When Responsibility and Accountability Increase: Growth brings greater responsibility, and new levels can attract new forms of resistance. As God entrusts more to us, we must become increasingly watchful and spiritually discerning.At every juncture, the instruction remains the same:RESIST.The answer is not fear, but discernment. The answer is not passivity, but spiritual readiness.Drawing from Ephesians 6:11–17, the message teaches that God has equipped every believer to stand against the schemes of the enemy. The Armor of God represents the spiritual realities that keep us established when opposition comes.The Belt of Truth — Stand Firm in Your ConvictionsTruth establishes stability. When the enemy attempts to make you question what God has said, the truth of God's Word must hold you firmly in your convictions.The Breastplate of Righteousness — Guard Your HeartWe must keep our hearts resting in God, secure in the knowledge that through Christ Jesus, we have been made the righteousness of God. Our identity must not be determined by accusation, failure, or condemnation.Feet Fitted with the Gospel of Peace — Guard Your DirectionFeet represent movement and direction. As you move in the way of the Lord, remain established in His peace. Do not allow the troubles and pressures of the world to redirect you from God's purpose.The Shield of Faith — Guard Your LifeFaith functions as a shield against the attacks of the enemy, extinguishing the fiery darts of doubt, fear, accusation, and deception. Faith actively guards every area of our lives.The Helmet of Salvation — Guard Your MindThe helmet of salvation reminds us to remain secure in our position in Christ and to guard our thoughts against lies that weaken our confidence in God.The Sword of the Spirit — The Word of GodThe Word of God is our spiritual weapon. However, we are not called to carry the sword without wearing the armor. We must be protected and equipped to stand.Spiritual warfare is not simply about having something to fight with; it is about being sufficiently equipped to remain standing when the battle intensifies.

Recorded 26 years ago - still relevant today - Rev'd David Adam, author and former Vicar of Lindisfarne - Holy Island - finds a huge mesage in just one verse of St Patrick's Breastplate - and modern-day pilgrim Richard Littledale shares some thoughts inspired by the hills of North Wales, as he prepares to walk the ancient pilgrim route - the Camino de Santiago - plus music and another packed notice board.

The "Collected Works of Saint Patrick" presents a profound insight into the life and faith of Ireland's patron saint. Through "St. Patrick's Breastplate," listeners encounter a powerful prayer invoking divine protection, while "A Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus" reveals Patrick's fierce stand against injustice and the enslavement of his fellow Christians. Additionally, "Confession" offers a compelling autobiographical glimpse into Patrick's abduction, spiritual awakening, and his pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Ireland. These themes of resilience, faith, and moral courage resonate deeply today, reminding us of the enduring struggle against oppression and the transformative power of belief.

In this message, Pastor Jesse explores the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness, revealing how God's truth anchors us and His righteousness guards our hearts so we can live with confidence and remain steadfast in Christ. Sometimes the greatest victory isn't moving forward, it's refusing to move backwards. When life gets tough, we want to move. Sometimes we need to stand where God has planted us. What does it mean to stand? Standing means trusting God when life does not make sense. We don't stand strong because of ourselves, we stand strong because of Jesus. Our strength has never been our own, it has always been His. Truth is rooted in the word of God and righteousness is a life consistently surrendered to Christ. We need both truth and righteousness together. Truth without righteousness is knowledge without transformation. Righteousness without truth is religion without relationship. Let us allow God to transform our hearts this week!

How do you protect your heart from the attacks of the enemy?In Week 3 of our Born For Battle series, we explore the Breastplate of Righteousness from Ephesians 6 and discover how living in alignment with God's truth protects our minds, emotions, desires, and choices from Satan's schemes. Pastor Peter unpacks the difference between striving for perfection and resting in the righteousness that Jesus has already won for us through the cross.

Leviticus is one of the most overlooked books in the Bible, yet it carries a profound answer to one of the most important questions anyone can ask: how does an unholy person connect with a holy God? Built around the concept of holiness, the book moves through sacrifices, priestly ordination, and purity laws, all building toward one goal: bringing God's people from outside the tent of meeting to inside it. At the very center of Leviticus is the Day of Atonement, the moment when sins are forgiven. This is no coincidence. Atonement is the heartbeat of the Old Testament, and it points directly forward to Jesus Christ.In Leviticus 8, God instructs Moses to ordain Aaron as the high priest. Aaron was called by God, cleansed through sacrifice, and clothed in holy garments that identified his role as a mediator between the people and a holy God. Blood was placed on his right earlobe, his right thumb, and his right big toe, symbolizing a life devoted to hearing God, serving God, and walking with God. He wore a breastplate bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, carrying the people over his heart every time he entered God's presence. Yet for all of this, Aaron was still a flawed man. He led the people into idolatry with the golden calf, proving that no human high priest could ever truly save anyone. He was an imperfect picture pointing toward something far greater.Jesus is the greater High Priest that Aaron could only foreshadow. He was chosen by the Father, lived without sin, and gave Himself as a ransom for all of humanity. Through Him, believers are no longer standing outside the tent but have become the very dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. First Peter 2:9 declares that every believer is part of a royal priesthood, called to proclaim the excellencies of God and invite others into His presence. Just as the high priest carried the names of God's people over his heart, believers today are called to carry the names of those around them in prayer and look for every opportunity to bring them closer to God.

Putting on the Breastplate of Righteousness by The Field Church

Morning, church. I want y'all to come on and open your Bibles with me this morning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 6. We're going to be in verses 10 through 13. I want to tell y'all this. I want you to think about something with me. Every single one of us woke up today in a war zone. Now, I'm not talking about overseas. I'm not talking about some far-off battlefield you see on the news. I'm talking about right here. Right now. In your living room. In your truck on the way to work. In your own mind. You ever have one of those days where everything is going fine? The coffee is hot, the sun is shining, and then—out of nowhere—the doubt hits? The temptation shows up? The fear creeps in? You didn't go looking for a fight, church, but the fight came looking for you. That is because we have an enemy. And church, he doesn't take days off. He doesn't care if you're tired. He doesn't care if you're hurting. He doesn't care if you just had a funeral or if you just lost your job. The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." Now here's the thing. A lot of Christians are getting devoured today. And it's not because they aren't saved. It's not because they don't love the Lord. It's because they showed up to a gunfight with a butter knife. They are going into battle with no armor on. And that's what this series is about. Over the next few weeks, we are going to suit up. We're going to look at every piece of armor that God has given us—not armor we made ourselves, not armor the world offers—but the armor that God Himself has provided. The belt of truth. The breastplate of righteousness. The shoes of the gospel of peace. The shield of faith. The helmet of salvation. The sword of the Spirit. Every single piece matters. Every single piece has a purpose. And church, you need every one of them. Because the devil doesn't fight fair. He'll hit you where you're weakest. He'll attack when you're not paying attention. He'll whisper lies when you're alone at night. He'll use your past against you. He'll use your family against you. So let's look at our text. Let's go to Ephesians 6, starting in verse 10. The Reality of the War First, I want you to see the reality of the war. Look at verse 10: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." Church, think about that. Paul doesn't say "be strong in yourself." He doesn't say "pull yourself up by your bootstraps." He says be strong in the Lord. Why? Because you and I don't have enough power for this fight on our own. I'm just an uneducated country preacher, but I know this: if I try to fight the devil in my own strength, I'm going to lose. I need the power of His might. And look at verse 11. "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Now, I love that word: "wiles." That means tricks. Schemes. Traps. The devil is a deceiver. He is the father of lies. He's not going to come at you with a sign that says "Here comes trouble." No, he's going to sneak in the back door. He's going to make sin look good. He's going to make bitterness look like justice. He's going to make worry look like being responsible. But God has given us armor to stand against those tricks. The Nature of the Enemy Now look at verse 12. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." I want y'all to hear me. This is the part we forget. We think our fight is with our neighbor. We think our fight is with our boss. We think our fight is with our spouse. But the Bible says we don't wrestle against flesh and blood. When someone cuts you off in traffic, that's flesh and blood. But the rage that rises up in your heart? That's spiritual. When your kids are acting out and you want to give up? That's a spiritual attack on your family. When you feel so depressed you can't get out of bed? That's the rulers of darkness trying to take you out. We have to stick together, church, because we are fighting an invisible enemy. And if you try to fight an invisible enemy with your physical eyes, you're going to miss it every time. The Call to Stand So what do we do? Look at verse 13. "Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." "Having done all, to stand." That word "stand" is a military term. It means to hold your ground. It means when the smoke clears and the battle is over, you are still on your feet. Not running. Not hiding. Not giving up. Standing. I ask you today, are you standing? Or are you wavering? Maybe you're listening by way of Facebook or the podcast this morning, and you feel like you're about to fall. You feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You feel like the enemy is winning. Church, I'm here to tell you today: do not quit. It ain't time to quit. The battle is just getting started, but so are we. God has not left you defenseless. He has given you everything you need to survive this fight. But you have to put it on. You can't leave the armor in the closet. You can't say, "I'll get serious about my faith next week." The enemy is active today. So we must be ready today. The Pieces of the Armor Now, in the coming weeks, we are going to break down every single piece of this armor. We're going to talk about the Belt of Truth—how truth holds everything else together. We're going to talk about the Breastplate of Righteouship—how living right protects your heart. We're going to talk about the Shoes of the Gospel—how we carry peace into a chaotic world. We're going to talk about the Shield of Faith—how faith extinguishes the fiery darts of the wicked one. We're going to talk about the Helmet of Salvation—how knowing you are saved protects your mind. And we're going to talk about the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—which is our only offensive weapon. Every piece is vital. You can't skip one. If a soldier goes to war with no helmet, he's a target. If he goes with no shield, he's going to get burned. We need the whole armor. The Gospel Connection But before we go any further, I have to tell you this. None of this armor works if you don't know the Commander. You see, the armor of God is for the children of God. If you are here today and you have never surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, you are fighting naked. You are exposed. But Jesus loves you. He died on that cross for your sins. He shed His blood so you could be forgiven. And if you will call on His name today, He will save you. He will enlist you. He will arm you. And for those of us who are saved—church, let's wake up. Let's stop living like victims. Let's start living like the soldiers God called us to be. Conclusion So, let's go to the Lord in prayer. Father God, we come before You this morning in the name of Jesus. Lord, we confess that we have been sleeping. We have been complacent. We have been trying to fight battles in our own strength and we have been losing. But today, Lord, we are waking up. We are asking You to help us put on the whole armor of God. Help us to stand firm. Help us to be vigilant. Help us to recognize the enemy's schemes. I pray for the dads listening today. I pray for the moms. I pray for the young people. Lord, protect our families. Unite this church. Let us be a church that stands firm in the faith. And Lord, if there is anyone here who doesn't know You, I pray that today would be the day of salvation. Draw them to Yourself. Save them by Your grace. We love You, Lord. We thank You for Your armor. We thank You that we do not fight alone. In Jesus' name, Amen. And the church. Amen.

Every day we face spiritual battles, whether we recognize it or not. The enemy seeks to distract, discourage, deceive, and weaken our faith, but God has not left us defenseless. In Ephesians 6:10–18, He provides everything we need to stand firm through the full armor of God.In this episode, we'll take a closer look at each piece of God's armor—the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness and the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace, Together, we'll discover what each piece represents, how it protects us spiritually, and why putting on the armor isn't something we do occasionally—it's a daily choice and a must. We'll also explore how spiritual attacks often come through fear, doubt, temptation, offense, anxiety, and discouragement, and how wearing God's armor equips us to respond with faith instead of fear. The battle isn't fought in our own strength, but through God's power and His Word. Get ready for battle and stay tuned for part 2 next week!My 30 Day Faith to Believe devotional:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith to Believe – 30 Day Devotional eBook - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE eBook download here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate Your Faith in 5 Minutes - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eileen takes the story of Jesus walking on water from Matthew's Gospel — read twice, with a moment to sit with what strikes you — and asks what it means that Peter begins to sink the moment he takes his eyes off Jesus. The prayer this week is the closing verses of St Patrick's Breastplate, […] L'articolo E102 | Children's Show – Walking on Water proviene da Radio Maria.

Armor of God - Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:13-14) 1. Review previous lessons 2. The Purpose of the Breastplate      a. To protect all vital organs      b. Two kinds of righteousness 3. What does it mean to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness      a. Walk in Righteousness      b. Coming clean with God      c. Protect your Heart with the Word of God      d. Accept the Word of God planted in your heart

6/28/2026 Ephesians 6:16-17 Three Vital Things A Christian Must Do to Survive These Days. Intro: The whole Armor of God is the (1) Breastplate of Righteousness, verse 14, (2) Feet shod with the gospel of peace, verse 15, (3) The Shield of Faith, verse 16, (4) The helmet of Salvation, verse 17 (5) The sword of the Spirit, verse 17. The first two…..righteousness and the gospel. The breastplate protects the heart and vital organs. We have a new heart to be saved. With the heart man believed unto righteousness. Then feet shod with the gospel……with our feet we take the gospel to everyone. Today I want us to look at the last three which are the most vital for our faith to remain strong each day.

We are in the middle of spiritual combat. "Dressed For Battle" is our series at Fusion Christian Church about winning that combat by wearing the Armor of God. In week two, Elder Reuben teaches about the Breastplate of Righteousness.The winner has already been determined.In the context of spiritual warfare, the tide has already turned. God has already struck the decisive blow against the spiritual forces of darkness. Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the dead together mean he has already won. Jesus Christ won the victory, and we now continue fighting with the knowledge that we will win the final battle in Jesus' name. The battles we fight now are the last desperate attempts of the enemy.Don't fight alone.Spiritual warfare is a group effort. God's intent is for Christians to fight together. When we try to fight it alone, we have no one to defend our sides. When we fight together, we have brothers in arms who defend our flanks from the enemy. Spiritually, fighting together means bearing one another's burdens; it means mutual prayer; it means encouragement. Find other Christians who will protect your flank and remember to protect their flank as well!

Ephesians 6:14 - The Breastplate of Righteousness Pastor Mike Dean

Before Jesus does a single miracle or wins a single debate, His Father declares, “This is my beloved Son.” The Breastplate of Righteousness if first received, not achieved. Jesus lives from His identity and not for it. In a culture obsessed with proving ourselves, righteousness becomes either self-righteousness or despair but in Jesus it becomes protection. When we armor up like Jesus, we stop performing for approval and begin living from the truth that we are approved. The battle is not to impress God, but to rest in the righteousness He gives and then live through that righteousness leading to a life of character and integrity.  

Before Jesus does a single miracle or wins a single debate, His Father declares, “This is my beloved Son.” The Breastplate of Righteousness if first received, not achieved. Jesus lives from His identity and not for it. In a culture obsessed with proving ourselves, righteousness becomes either self-righteousness or despair but in Jesus it becomes protection. When we armor up like Jesus, we stop performing for approval and begin living from the truth that we are approved. The battle is not to impress God, but to rest in the righteousness He gives and then live through that righteousness leading to a life of character and integrity.  

Armed for Victory – The Sword of the Spirit In this concluding episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelley and June Volk wrap up their weekly theme on the link between the Spirit of God and the Word of God. Moving from foundational principles to practical spiritual warfare, they break down the famous "Armor of God" passage to show how believers can actively live out a victorious life. Key Takeaways The Ultimate Combination (Ephesians 6:17): The episode anchors itself on the final piece of spiritual armor: “the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Shelley notes that if any single scripture perfectly bridges the Holy Spirit with the written Word, it is this one. The Armor as a Way of Life: June reframes how we look at Ephesians 6. Rather than viewing the armor as a physical set of clothes you put on and take off each morning, she explains that it represents an internal, permanent lifestyle. The Helmet of Salvation protects our mindset and feelings. The Breastplate of Righteousness means living inside Christ's righteousness. The Shield of Faith isn't a physical block we hold up, but Christ Himself walking ahead of us to quench the enemy's attacks. God as the Rear Guard: June highlights a unique structural detail about the Armor of God: it offers absolutely no protection for a person's back. However, she reassures listeners that God explicitly promises in His Word to step in and be the believer's "rear guard" against ambush. A Living, Piercing Tool (Hebrews 4:12): The hosts connect the "sword of the Spirit" to Hebrews 4:12, emphasizing that the Word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. Shelley shares how this sword cuts out doubt, fear, and apprehensions to bring people to salvation, while continuing to divide soul and spirit for daily guidance. The Pattern of "It Is Written": To demonstrate the proper use of the Sword, Shelley points to Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted. Jesus defeated Satan not with human arguments, but by repeatedly declaring, "It is written." June adds that because the devil tries to twist scripture out of context, believers absolutely require the Holy Spirit's discernment to know exactly how and when to apply the Word. Ministry & Contact Information This program is proudly sponsored by the Psalm 127 Fund. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 244, Kannapolis, NC 28082 Official Website: shellyandjunevolk.com The Friday Fellowship (The Shema): As Jewish believers, Shelley and June conclude their Friday broadcast by uniting with their kinsmen to recite the Shema: “Shema Yisrael adonoi Eloheinu adonoi echad” (Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one). Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being in a spiritual war is not something most people think about. Yes we see evil and bad things around us. But a war? It seems impossible because it is an enemy that we cannot see. But that is exactly what Paul wants us to understand. If we do not equip ourselves with spiritual armor, we are going to vulnerable to attacks. The Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness are foundational pieces that protect our vitals and hold everything together. How do we put on this invisible armor against an invisible enemy?

Many of us spend our lives trying to earn what Jesus has already provided. The Breastplate of Righteousness reminds us that righteousness isn't something we achieve—it's something we receive through Christ.

05/24/26 Sermon: The Armor of God Part 1: Put Your War Clothes On. Ephesians 6:10-20 We are excited to kick off a brand-new two-week series this Sunday, and it starts with a question most of us have never stopped to ask: Do you know who you are really fighting? The Apostle Paul makes it clear in Ephesians 6:12 that our greatest battles are not against people, they are spiritual. And just like the ancient military strategist Sun Tzu wrote, if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. God wants us to know our enemy so we can stand firm against him.  This week, we will walk through the three primary tactics the enemy uses against believers: deception, division and discouragement. We'll also introduce the first three pieces of the Armor of God that the Lord has already provided to counter every one of them:   The Belt of Truth to counter the enemy's lies.The Breastplate of Righteousness, to guard your heart.The Gospel Shoes of Peace to keep you grounded and united . We will be anchored in Ephesians 6, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 54:17, and more. And you will leave with a practical Daily Armor Challenge to carry into your week! No weapon formed against you will prevail. Isaiah 54:17 We hope to see you Sunday! Bring a friend! This is a message everyone needs to hear.  I love y'allPastor doug

Every person alive will face an "evil day" - a moment when human strength simply isn't enough. The question isn't if that day is coming, but whether you'll be ready when it arrives. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and the unlikely courage of a shepherd boy named David, this episode unpacks what it really means to make spiritual preparations - not as a religious exercise, but as a life-or-death necessity. The breastplate of righteousness turns out to be something you can't earn, only receive - and that distinction changes everything. If shame and condemnation have kept you from standing, you won't want to miss what comes next. Recorded Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Solomon discusses the dangers of a guilty conscience, the greatness of an honest leader, and the importance of making plans for potential risks.

Pastor Vic Prietto

In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens continues the series The Full Armor of God by focusing on the Boots of Readiness from Ephesians 6. After recalling the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness, he explains that readiness means living with a heart prepared to respond whenever God calls. A believer who has their “boots on” is actively walking with God through prayer, Scripture, obedience, and participation in the life of the church so they are ready for the opportunities God places before them.Pastor Mike shares how this readiness shaped his own journey into ministry and how ordinary faithfulness often leads to extraordinary calling. He also highlights biblical examples like the rich young ruler and Peter, showing that people can be motivated yet still not truly ready to surrender everything to Jesus. True readiness sometimes means giving up good things for God's greater purpose. When believers live prepared to obey, serve, worship, and love others, the enemy loses his ability to disrupt God's plan. The challenge is simple but powerful: put on the Boots of Readiness and be ready when God calls.#FullArmorOfGod #BootsOfReadiness #PastorMikeStevens #GoodHopeChurch #FaithInAction #BeReady #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Ephesians6 #JesusChangesEverythingSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/armor-3Giving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn

In this message, Pastor Daniel Stevens continues the Full Armor of God series by exploring what it means to wear the Boots of Readiness described in Ephesians 6. After reviewing the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness, he emphasizes that readiness is about living a daily walk with God so that when the Holy Spirit prompts you to act, you are prepared to respond. A life of prayer, Scripture, and faithful service keeps believers spiritually prepared for the moments God places in front of them.Pastor Daniel also points to examples in Scripture that show how readiness involves surrender. The rich young ruler wanted eternal life but was not willing to release what held his heart, while Peter was ready for a fight but not ready for Jesus' path to the cross. True readiness means being willing to prioritize Jesus above everything else. When believers live with that kind of obedience and expectation, they position themselves to experience the life and purpose God has prepared for them.#FullArmorOfGod #BootsOfReadiness #PastorDanielStevens #GoodHopeChurch #FaithInAction #BeReady #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLife #Ephesians6 #FollowJesusSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/armor-3-dsGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn 

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Jurek continues the Full Armor of God series by teaching about the Boots of Readiness found in Ephesians 6. Building on the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness, he explains that readiness means living in constant expectation that God will lead you into opportunities to serve, love, and share your faith. When believers stay connected to God through prayer, Scripture, and obedience, they remain spiritually prepared for those moments.Pastor Mike also reminds listeners that readiness requires surrender. Many people want the blessings of following Jesus but hesitate when obedience requires sacrifice or change. Through biblical examples and personal reflection, he challenges believers to live with their “boots on,” ready to act when God calls. When a church lives in that kind of readiness, it becomes unstoppable in fulfilling God's mission.#FullArmorOfGod #BootsOfReadiness #PastorMikeJurek #GoodHopeChurch #FaithInAction #ReadyForGod #ChristianGrowth #Ephesians6 #WalkInFaith #JesusChangesEverythingSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/armor-3-mjGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn 

Battle Ready Week Two - The Breastplate by Pastor Troy Powell

Clinton, AR 2017

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Understanding what Moses was trying to tell us; Relating Leviticus to today; "Israel"?; Jacobe before Israel; Idolatry = covetousness; Rituals?; What is God telling you?; Witchcraft; Descriptions for "God"?; Misinterpretation; Seeking truth; Two trees; Spiritual inspiration; Breastplate; Weaving - warp and weft; Connecting to Tree of Life; Loving the light; Revealing who we are; "Gather"; "Congregation"; Christ's commands; What's Leviticus about?; Asking better questions; Confusion about Kingdom of God; Baptism?; Effectual doer's of the Word; 1 Cor 16:9; Pentecost; Baptism of Jesus; "No king but Caesar"?; Rehoboam; Accepting other kings; Was Paul a Roman citizen?; Becoming Israel; 2 Cor 1:6; Sacrifice; Gal 5:6; Charity; Rebuke; "Works"; Eph 2:2; Children of disobedience; James 5:16; The Way of Israel; Human resources; Shearing; Genocide; Repentance to Idolatry; Government of God; Righteousness; Altars?; Free society; Leaven?; Biting one another; Addiction to benefits at the expense of neighbor; "Burnt" offering; Laying down OUR lives; Rejecting God; "Red Button" story; Socialism; Tax vs Tithe; Freewill offerings; Charity; nun-dalet-biet; Unhewn stones; Exercising authority; Welfare snares; "Born again"?; "Big toe"?; Ex 29:20; Government of, for and by the people; Seeking His kingdom and righteousness; Waiving your rights; Christian checklist; Lk 22:25; Lev 9:1 Eighth day hey-shen-mem-yod-nun-yod; Legal charity; Bondage of Egypt; Individuals coming together; "Aaron" = bearer of light; Walking in faith; Thanksgiving; Deception; Recognizing love vs covetousness; Your abundance; "Worship"; Knowing your minister; Taking back your responsibilities; Perfect law of liberty; Investing in the Kingdom; Period of abundance (completeness); Straying from the kingdom; Degenerating society; Making the word of God of none effect; Social security; Life in the blood; Lord of the flies; Rightly dividing the offerings; Where do you go for your daily bread?; Create the Living Network; Children of Israel?; The Way of Christianity; vs the World; Allegory and metaphor; Simplicity of the gospel; The seed of Abraham; "Community"; Wave offering; Repent and seek The Way.

Ephesians 6:10-24 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss how prayer relates to the armor of God and the battle we're fighting.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25097The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin consider how God's Word relates to the armor of God.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25085The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Leviticus - turning points; What's wrong here?; Words?; Deception and sophistry; Gregory history; Burnout?; Accepting doctrines of men; Replacing the truth; Confusion; Learning Hebrew?; Writing; Alphabets; "Breastplate"?; chet-shin-nun; Questioning your teachers and preconceptions; Honoring parents; Caring - attending to their welfare; Why honor parents?; Monkey story; Old testament altars; Dignity, purpose and affirmation; "Wave offering"; Ex 29:24; "Aaron"; Garments?; Breeches made by the people?; Is God so shallow?; Breast of the ram?; Do you believe?; Ordering the wood; Sacrifice of the red heifer; "Heave offering"; Seed of Abraham; Faith!; "Idolatry"; Covetousness?; Freewill offerings; Creating social bonds; Moses' social security; Fire = wife/woman = caregiver of the family; Contributions for Christ; Righteous redistribution; "Sprinkling"; "wood" = "counsel"; Kickbacks? ;"One Purse"; Choosing what Christ had forbidden; Lev 8:1 Does Moses hear a voice?; Aaron and his sons; Seeking righteousness; Literally?; Tents of the congregation; Where to gather?; Washing Aaron and sons; Baptism; Urim and Thummim?; Chet-shin-nun; "Leaven"; Nakedness?; God breathed life into man; Tree of knowledge?; Sitting in darkness; Bringing light and liberty?; Presumptions; Clothing = status; Pastor?; Strange fire; Ex 29:21; Gleaning meaning; biet-gimel-dalet (garment); Steps?; Authority; Freewill offerings; Responsibility of government; Miracle of loaves and fishes; Oversight; Returning everyone to family and possessions; Making sure all have enough; Mt 20:25, Mk 10:42, Lk 22:25; "Sophistry" article - kidneys given to Levites?; "Burnt" offerings; Rights in God's system; vs man's system; Fixing corruption; Measuring a man's Christianity; "Casting bread upon the waters"; Pure Religion - unspotted by "world"; Dependence on government; Inheritance tax?; Legal title; Benefit addiction; Covetous practices; "breast" = chet-zayin-hey; Communicating with "stones"?; Enlightenment; "chezah" = see, behold, prophesy, provide; Redistributing the wave offering; Breast? Shin-dalet; DOGE?; Repentance; Recreating Christ's system; Service; Learning to be free; Going contrary to God's way; Parental responsibility; Family!; Hate of the day…; Error of Baalam = Deeds of Nicolaitans; Welfare snares; alternate system of Leviticus; Join the Living Network.

Are you tired of losing battles the Bible says you should be winning? The problem may not be your faith — it may be that you're fighting the wrong enemy without the right armor.In this Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster unpacks Blessing 25 from Ephesians 6:10–17 (KJV) — God's full armor, given to every believer to win not some battles, but every battle:Belt of Truth — the first piece; guard yourself with truthBreastplate of Righteousness — no righteousness without truth to anchor itFeet Shod With the Gospel of Peace — boots built for the battlefieldShield of Faith — able to quench every fiery dart of the devil (Eph. 6:16)Helmet of Salvation — protecting the mindSword of the Spirit — the Word of God, quick, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged swordAnd the model for using it? Jesus Himself — "It is written" — three times against the devil's every attack.

3/22/2026 – Fifth Sunday of Lent Psalm 130 | John 11:1-45 Garrett Kaiser Music for Sunday's worship gathering The Breastplate of Saint Patrick by Porter’s Gate Worship Down by the Riverside by SeegerHoly, Holy, Holy by Heber/DykesDaughters of Zion by Porter’s Gate WorshipBe Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne I Need Thee Every Hour by Lowry/Hawks The Kingdom of Jesus by […]

God has already equipped you for every battle you'll face — but are you wearing the armor? In this series finale on Ephesians, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through each piece of the Armor of God from Ephesians 6, unpacking both the biblical depth and historical context behind every weapon God has given his church.You'll Learn:✅ How God's authority covers your personal life, family, church, and work✅ What the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, and Shield of Faith actually mean and how to apply them✅ Why the church is designed to fight together — not alone✅ The difference between logos and rhema in Scripture✅ How prayer activates every piece of the armorThis is Part 6 of 6 in our series through the book of Ephesians. Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new content every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and legacy of St. Patrick, what is significant about his early years, the misunderstandings we may have about him, the impact of his work on Ireland and the rest of Christianity, and where we find his work in our Lutheran circles. Find Lutheran Service Book 604, St. Patrick's Breastplate, at hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/604. This episode originally aired on March 17, 2021. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Join Fr. Kubicki in praying part of the Breastplate of St. Patrick on today's reflection.

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Ponder Paul's advice to gird up your loins and put on the breastplate of righteousness. This is the second episode in a five-part series on the Whole Armor of God metaphor. See rqpodcast.com for a full script and links to reference materials.

Are you prepared for battle? Richard and Daniel dissect each piece of the armor of God so you can identify which areas may need strengthening. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  2:45 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Last Week Review 6:21 The Belt of Truth 11:57 The Breastplate of Righteousness 15:03 Sandals of Peace 21:00 Shield of Faith 25:28 The Helmet of Salvation 29:00 Sword of the Spirit 31:19 Praying Always  35:35 Leadership Trivia Response   Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

The enemy is not firing randomly. He is aiming straight for your heart — and if he can win your heart, he can have you. Pastor Roderick Webster shows you the three pieces of armor that keep your heart protected, your feet grounded, and every fiery dart stopped cold.In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Webster walks through Ephesians 6:14–16, Philippians 4:6–9, and 1 John 4:4 (KJV) to unpack three critical pieces of God's armor:The Breastplate of Righteousness — why doing right is chest protection and why the enemy aims for the heartThe Shoes of the Gospel of Peace — why you cannot step out without the gospel and why losing your peace means losing your mindHow to exchange anxiety for God's peace through prayer — Philippians 4:6–7Why your thought life determines your peace — Philippians 4:8–9The Shield of Faith — why Paul says "above all" and how faith quenches every fiery dart before it landsGreater is He that is in you — 1 John 4:4

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, where Paul reminds believers that the Day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, so we must watch with wisdom. While the world rests in false security, we are children of the light, called to stay ready. Yet we also wait with confidence, knowing God has not destined us for wrath but for salvation through Jesus Christ.

In this episode of After The Message, we talk about U.S.A. Hockey, Diablo II, Front Range Flavius, spiritual warfare, and how to find truth.  00:00 Intro 6:16 What didn't make it into the message? 11:50 Is all truth God's truth? 19:10 Literal truth vs metaphorical truth in the Bible 23:16 Are we responsible at all for our righteousness? 30:02 How do I let the Holy Spirit lead me to truth? 39:19 How to put on the Belt of Truth and Breastplate of Righteousness Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/battle

This week's Torah portion of Tetzaveh (Ex.27:20-30:10) mysteriously omits the name of Moshe, and though his presence is hidden, he is very much on the scene. But what's that all about? In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman explore this theme of hiddenness -- a major lesson of the Purim story, both past and present. Our hosts engage in a fascinating discussion of the Breastplate of the High Priest and its mysterious, oracle-like function known as the 'Urim V'Thummim', and begin to prepare for the upcoming days of Purim. The Fast of Esther will be observed on Monday, March 2 2026. Purim in most of the world will be observed on Tuesday March 3, and in Jerusalem, Shushan Purim will be observed on Wednesday March 4. Purim Sameach, Blessings for a joyous Purim to all! _________Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886Lubbock Texas 79490In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem IsraelWebsite: www.rabbirichman.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel:    / jerusalemlightsrabbichaimrichman  Follow us on Facebook:   / rabbichaimrichman    / 282440396475839  

by Ernest Smith

Ever felt like this? You planned something special and everyone bailed—leaving you wondering if something's wrong with you? That crushing feeling of rejection can spiral fast. In this episode, we're diving into a total mental revolution—learning how to renew our minds to Christ and break free from the lies the enemy has been feeding us. Coach Jamie shares a raw, personal story about a Bible study that got canceled twice in a row, and how the enemy tried to use it to make her believe she wasn't liked or valued. But here's the truth: those thoughts of "not enough" and comparison? They're not from God, and you don't have to be a prisoner to them anymore. This isn't just about positive thinking—it's about wielding Scripture like a sword and taking every thought captive. You were made to be a daughter of the Most High King, and it's time to start believing it.

Ever felt like this? You planned something special and everyone bailed—leaving you wondering if something's wrong with you? That crushing feeling of rejection can spiral fast. In this episode, we're diving into a total mental revolution—learning how to renew our minds to Christ and break free from the lies the enemy has been feeding us. Coach Jamie shares a raw, personal story about a Bible study that got canceled twice in a row, and how the enemy tried to use it to make her believe she wasn't liked or valued. But here's the truth: those thoughts of "not enough" and comparison? They're not from God, and you don't have to be a prisoner to them anymore. We're unpacking the difference between depression and spiritual oppression, hearing Rick Renner's powerful testimony of overcoming lies about his identity, and learning how to put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6) to fight back. This isn't just about positive thinking—it's about wielding Scripture like a sword and taking every thought captive. You were made to be a daughter of the Most High King, and it's time to start believing it.