Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ,
and to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Super Powered
Sermon Title: Equipped with the Tools
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 6:16-20 (NRSV)
16 With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
Big Idea:
Now and Not Yet
Guard your HEART-Shield of Faith
Psalm 7:10 (NRSV)
Psalm 18:30 (NRSV)
Psalm 33:20 (NRSV)
Ephesians 6:16 (NRSV)
Psalm 7:10 (NRSV)
10 God is my shield, who saves the upright in heart.
Psalm 18:30 (NRSV)
30 This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 33:20 (NRSV)
20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield.
Ephesians 6:16 (NRSV)
16 With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Guard your MIND-Helmet of Salvation
Isaiah 59:17 (NRSV)
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NRSV)
Philippians 1:21 (NRSV)
Isaiah 59:17 (NRSV)
17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head;
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NRSV)
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
Philippians 1:21 (NRSV)
21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Guard your LIFE-Sword of the Spirit/Word
Psalm 119:11 (NRSV)
Hebrews 4:12 (NRSV)
Matthew 4:4 (NRSV)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NRSV)
Psalm 119:11 (NRSV)
11 I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.
Hebrews 4:12 (NRSV)
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Matthew 4:4 (NRSV)
4 But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NRSV)
16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
Challenge Questions:
How will you guard your heart with faith?
How will you guard your mind with the now and the not yet?
How can you feast more on the word?
Worship Set:
Found in You;
May the Peoples Praise You;
Build My Life;
God You're So Good