Put Your War Clothes On 7

Put Your War Clothes On (7 of 9) Objective… To arm believers with the tools needed in light of the spiritual battle we are engaged in.

Think Like A Soldier

Ephesians 6:17a NLT Put on salvation as your helmet…

Introduction: The point of this message is to admonish us all to have minds yielded to God. Reference Romans 8:6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death (defeat). But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace (victory).

Transition: Soldier… noun-one who serves in a fighting force. verb-to carry on doggedly; persevere.

Exposition: A helmet is necessary because the Devil is not forceful, he’s the mastermind of manipulation through lies, lust, and pride (I John 2:16). We are soldiers in the army of the Lord, and so we must…

1. Be like Jesus (Philippians 2:5) and rescue the wounded… Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his body armor and placed the helmet of salvation on his head.

2. Be clearheaded because you can’t help if you’re not healthy… I Thessalonians 5:8a But let us who live in the light be clearheaded…

3. Be confident because we have assurance not insurance… I Thessalonians 5:8b …protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.

Conclusion: The Roman soldier’s helmet was brass with a leather security strap. It was always within reach, because it was carried over the shoulder. Don’t get so caught up in past procurement, that you lose sight of the need for future protection!