The Belt of Truth
Audio Recording
Sermon Outline
Speaker: Rev. Tim Chang
Sermon Series: Joined Together, Growing Together
Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Sermon Outline
Why do we need the belt of truth?
What does the belt of truth do?
Where do we get the belt of truth from?
Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, you created the entire universe to be very good. But the dark spiritual forces have tainted this goodness and make us doubt your goodness. Forgive us for believing these lies. We easily succumb to the antics of the evil one. We confess that we fail to trust in your truths and promises. We need your belt of truth to secure in us what is true and good and beautiful. May your truths silence the whispers of the evil one. Amen.
Questions for Reflection
What connected with you from the sermon or the passage?
When have you questioned God’s character? What seeds of doubt have you struggled with?
What negative scripts have you received? Which ones may have you handed down to others?
Describe a time when you’ve been confident in the face of adversity. What helped you gain that confidence and stability?
How have you been able to apply God’s truth in situations when you’ve doubted and struggled in your faith?
What truth do you long to hear from others and from God?
What do you sense God calling you to do from this passage?