This Week’s Experience – 11/24/2019

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Order of Service

Music……………………..Worship Team
Freedom
Welcome……………………….Bill Butler
Music……………………..Worship Team
Praise Goes On
Jesus
Build My Life
Message…………………..Nathan Buck
Stance
Offering & Announcements
Music……………………..Worship Team
Praise Goes On
Dismissal……………………….Bill Butler

Message notes

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

-Ephesians 6:10-20

Today’s Big Thought:

I am prepared to with the Lord, when I use His to keep myself to Him.  

LIFE APPLICATION
To discuss during the week with your family or Life Group

1. What compromise or lie has distracted me from relating to God?

2.  What truth do I need to hear/believe to undo that distraction?

3.  What permission do I need to give God?

4.  Am I afraid or unwilling to stand with Him?  

5.  Where do I seem the least able to get traction in my life?

6.  What thoughts, motives, feeling, etc. could be mis-aligned with God's principles?  

7.  What is my next step as a result of this message?