video The Sword of the Spirit

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Learn how to implement “The Sword of the Spirit” to combat and be victorious over spiritual warfare.

When the Apostle Paul describes the "whole armor of God," isn't it interesting that almost every piece is defensive in nature? Almost. Because Dr. David Jeremiah turns to the one offensive weapon on the list—a weapon every believer can rely on to vanquish the enemy.

Ephesians 6:14-18

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

Sermon Outline

1. The Explanation of the Sword of the Spirit — Ephesians 6:17
   • John 1:1
2. The Emphasis of the Sword of the Spirit — Hebrews 4:12
3. The Example of the Sword of the Spirit — Matthew 4:1-11
   • Matthew 3:17
   1. Temptation Number One: The Lust of the Flesh
      • Matthew 4:1-4
   2. Temptation Number Two: The Lust of the Eyes
      • Matthew 4:5-7
      • Psalm 91:11
   3. Temptation Number Three: The Pride of Life
      • Matthew 4:8-11
      • James 4:7
4. The Effect of the Sword of the Spirit
   1. This Truth Explains the Dynamic of Preaching
   2. This Truth Encourages the Discipline of Reading the Bible Through Systematically
   3. This Truth Exhorts Us to the Diligence of Memorizing Key Passages of God's Word