The Helmet of Salvation [Ephesians 6:17a]

November 4, 2012

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Date: 11/04/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:17a

Description: We look at the fifth piece of the Armor of God and the last of the defensive pieces (the last is offensive). This piece truly represents the last piece of our defense, where we must look beyond the temporal battle and fix our eyes upon Jesus and the most sure hope of glory, knowing that this battle will have an end and the end is known and victorious.

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The Shield of Faith [Ephesians 6:15]

October 14, 2012

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Date: 10/14/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:15

Description: Paul has divided the whole Armor of God into two categories. We study the first piece of armor in the second category which is the shield of faith. We learn what faith is and how to wield it and why and how it protects us. We also learn how even our faith is nothing but the trust that we place upon the person and work of Christ.

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The Gospel of Peace to Prepare you for War [Ephesians 6:15]

October 7, 2012

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Date: 10/07/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:15

Description: Although it may sound strange to read about peace when we are being equipped for war, it is not strange at all. War and peace are always two sides of the same coin, and when you are at war with one party it usually means that you have established peace with another.  We are warring against the devil because we have experienced peace with God.  We need to remind ourselves of this peace with God: that Christ has purchased and firmly planted our feet into it so that we will be able to stand firm.

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Breastplate of Righteousness [Ephesians 6:14b]

September 16, 2012

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Date: 09/16/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:14b

Description: The enemy is a slanderer and a liar. In our passage today, Paul shows us how Christ’s righteousness is as a shield about the sinner and protects us from the enemy’s lies and enables us to stand in the spiritual battle that we are engaged in.

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Gird Yourself with the Belt of Truth! [Ephesians 6:14a]

September 9, 2012

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Date: 09/09/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:14a

Description: In our Key Text today, Paul gives us the first of six pieces of armor.  It is this first piece, described as the “Armor of God,” which he commands us to put on so that we will be able to stand firm against the attacks of the enemy.

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In the Strength of His Might (part 2) [Ephesians 6:12-13]

August 19, 2012

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Date: 08/19/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:12-13

Description: Paul describes our enemy and who it is we do not battle against and who we do battle against.

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In the Strength of His Might (part 1) [Ephesians 6:10-11]

August 12, 2012

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Date: 08/12/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:10-11

Description: There is so much confusion over the concept of Spiritual Warfare.  Much of it stems from not understanding our position as believers in Christ and not understanding all that Christ has accomplished on our behalf. We need to remember that we fight from a position of victory and the battle has been won.

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Truth in Love [Ephesians 4:14-16]

July 24, 2011

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Date: 07/24/2011

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 4:14-16

Description: Paul declares the importance of church growth.  Not a growth of numbers but a growth towards spiritual maturity. Paul defines what a mature believer looks like and how true church growth builds the church up.

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Mutiny Against God [Isaiah 14:13-14]

July 10, 2011

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Date: 07/10/2011

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Isaiah 14:13-14

Description:  Captain Bligh’s experience on the Bounty has been refered to as the “greatest mutiny of all times.” However, we need to remember that there was a far greater mutiny that happened before time even began. In today’s sermon we will look at the Scriptural account of Satan being cast from Heaven.

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The Eyes of the Lord are Toward the Righteous [1 Peter 3:10-12]

July 4, 2010

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Date: 07/04/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Description: The Apostle Peter tells us that the best way to dispose people to speak well of you, and live peaceably with you, will be found in these three verses quoted from Psalm 34:12-16.

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