Sermons on spiritual warfare

Pride is Not Your Friend

1 Peter 5:5-10 In this sermon, Pastor Mark walks us through 2 ways that unconfessed pride destroys the soul, from the text.  We learn that unrepentant pride breaks faith with God, and leaves us defenseless against the devil and his schemes.  Along with this we are reminded that God desires to give us divine help…

Terminating the Cycle of Sin

1 Peter 4:1-6 In this sermon, Pastor Mark expounds on truths from the text regarding suffering in the Christian life.  He contrasts God’s intentions and Satan’s intentions in our suffering.  We also discover our defense against the enemy, as well as God’s comfort in our despair.  When we embrace these truths, through God’s power we…

Starting with Our Body Armor

Ephesians 6:14-15 Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King. Is the American Dream the same as God’s Dream? In our spiritual battles, it is important to put on the armor that God has provided. As we examine the full armor of God that Ephesians 6 outlines, we look first at our protective armor–the belt of truth…