Should’ve gone to Specsavers! Mark Goodyear

Brixham Community Church Podcast

https://youtu.be/tL5s0KXXLiI Sermon notes: Should have gone to Specsavers! Reading: 2 Kings 6 v 8-17 Text: Eph 6 v 12 Intro: We are at war! We have transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light Col1v13 How-ever are we bystanders or in the front line? Link to Jon’s sermons on Ezra. Power of God: Demonstrations- words of knowledge He knows everything spoken. We need to see gifts in operation in our lives and in the life of the church. Engaging: They are surrounded but different reactions Elisha is cool as a cucumber the servant is not. You can’t live off someone else’s experiences. You need your own! Perspective: Open his eyes. The need for God’s perspective on situations- My Chicago air flight experience. Soar above – see through the mist and fog as he sees them! Invisible kingdom: Col1v16 There is a kingdom or realm that we cannot see. Here is where the war takes place The evil forces operate in the heavenly realms Eph6v12 Mention Frank Peretti books and ideas. The armour of God consists of the following: 1 The belt of truth – Holds everything together, the importance of integrity. Absolute truth! 2 Breastplate of righteousness- protects the vital organs particularly the heart. Out of the heart a man speaks. Core of your life. 3 Feet with readiness to promote the gospel of peace- You should exude a calmness in difficult situations, being at peace speaks volumes. 4 Shield of faith- repels the enemies attacks. Without faith its impossible to please God. Just a little goes a long way (Mustard seed). 5 The helmet of salvation- Head protection. The battle in the mind reminding us on daily renewing. Our salvation is the basis. Children of the king! 6 The sword of the spirit- The word of God. Learn it, memorise it and meditate on it. Jesus used it and so must you! Conculsion: Do you need to put on your spiritual glasses? Like it or not you are in a battle – what’s your role? Active or passive? Turn your back and you have no defence!! Use his word and make a difference.