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Fashioned for The Fight

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church • Mar 22, 2021 • 72 min

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Summary

In week two of the 'BATTLEFIELDS' series, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell shares how God equips believers to overcome spiritual attacks and intense trials. Drawing from personal testimonies and the life of David, the sermon demonstrates that we cannot survive life's battles alone or with worldly weapons. Believers are called to value godly relationships, wield spiritual weapons like prayer and praise, and stand with holy boldness for God's glory.

Themes

Spiritual WarfareKingdom RelationshipsHoly BoldnessFaithfulness in TrialsTrusting God's Power

Pastor's Points

1.

Value and steward well the wealth of kingdom relationships.

2.

Trust and lean on the weapons of kingdom warfare.

3.

Believe that we will see the wages for kingdom boldness.

Key Points

1.
Value and steward well the wealth of kingdom relationships because you cannot fight all of your battles alone.
2.
Trust and lean on the weapons of kingdom warfare, such as prayer, praise, worship, and God's Word.
3.
Believe that we will see the wages for kingdom boldness, knowing that courage in God brings heavenly reward and peace.
4.
The valley experiences and battlefields of life shape our character and testimonies far more than mountain-top accomplishments.
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Spiritual warfare is ultimately a battle for who controls reality—whether we believe God's truth or the enemy's lies.
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The spiritual armor in Ephesians 6 promises that battles are inevitable, but God equips us to stand firm and press forward.
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God's past faithfulness in delivering us from previous trials gives us boldness and confidence to face current battles.

Sermon Moments

“The stories that shape us most are not the mountaintops, but the battlefields we've stood on and how God brought us through on the other side.”

“Offense causes us to throw away kingdom relationships, not knowing that there is immense wealth in divine connections when warfare comes.”

“The essence of spiritual warfare is really a battle for who controls reality: does God's Word control reality, or do the lies of the devil control reality?”

“Notice that the spiritual armor of Ephesians 6 protects everything except your back—because God does not expect us to turn around and run.”

“My tears of sadness turned into tears of warfare when I realized I served the God who parts red seas and raises the dead.”

“We will never conquer what we refuse to confront.”

“Battles are inevitable, but how we fight them is a choice.”

This Week

Take inventory of your circle of friends to ensure you are surrounded by godly kingdom relationships who pray and fast with you.

Mend broken or strained godly relationships rather than discarding them over minor offenses.

Replace tears of frustration or self-pity with prayer and praise when facing spiritual attacks.

Confront thoughts that contradict God's Word by speaking scripture directly against the enemy's lies.

Inquire of the Lord through prayer before taking action in the middle of a heavy trial.

Identify a spiritual giant or situation you have been avoiding and take a decisive, faith-filled step to confront it this week.

Share this message with a friend or family member who is currently weary or facing a tough battle.

Remember This

You have been fashioned by God for spiritual warfare, equipped with kingdom relationships, spiritual weapons, and holy boldness to win every battle for His glory.

A Challenge for You

Shake off fear, get on your knees, and fight for your peace, your family, and God's glory—because you have been fashioned for the fight and God will never lose a battle.

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