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Don't Be Naked! - The Shield of Faith

The Whole Armor of God
This Week: The Shield of Faith

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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Led by Eric Gintert


Ephesians 6:10-18
  • The Whole Armor of God is meant to protect us, that we may be able to stand against the powers and principalities that come against us.

What is the Shield of Faith for?

The shield is the one part of a soldier's gear that is used for defense. It allows them at times to be still and hide their whole body behind it. Then, when the arrows stop flying, they can get up and be encouraged to charge ahead toward the enemy with boldness.

1 John 5:4-5
  • Unless you're born of God (born again) you will not overcome the world. He who overcomes the world believes in faith that Jesus is the son of God.
  • If you drop the shield, these things can become big questions in your mind: Am I really saved? Did I lose my salvation? Is Jesus really the Son of God? Is Jesus the only way?
If we don't have the shield of faith, what is going to protect us?

Assurance of Salvation by Brother Denny Kenaston

In this sermon from 1993, Brother Denny Kenaston poses a number of questions from the book of 1 John in order to give those who are born again a full assurance of hope unto the end. This is an excellent sermon for those who have dropped their shield of faith and allowed doubts to enter their mind. Click Here to Listen


Genesis 15:1
  • God is our shield and exceeding great reward; He is our protector from the enemy
2 Samuel 22:1-3
  • David truly believed God to be his rock, fortress, shield, horn of salvation, high tower, refuge, and saviour. 
  • The Lord delivered him!
Christians attack Christians because they drop the shield and leave their protector to defend themselves.

Having Faith & God's Protection

Oftentimes, when we've just seen God's merciful protection over us, because we had that shield, we'll want to just raise our hands and praise the Lord. But, the problem is, when we've raised our hands and given glory to the Lord, we let go of the shield and leave it at our feet. This is when Satan likes to attack us the most... when we're on high with the Lord and praising His name; when we least expect it.

Hebrews 11:1, 33-35
  • Faith is our shield for the things that are not seen of the natural eye.
  • Faith in God will obtain all these things recorded.
Hebrews 12:1-3
  • Why do we fear over such little things when Jesus endured so much because it was joy to Him? He had the Shield, His Father!
  • If you drop the shield, the attacks will come to your mind.
  • We forget that He is the author and finisher of our faith and that He endured the contradiction of sinners.
Hebrews 10:22
  • The shield of faith is what helps us to hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering.
Proverbs 30:5
  • Every word of God is pure and He is a shield to them that put their trust in Him.
  • Do you trust in His Word to be true?

Other Scriptures to Ponder

Psalm 115:11
Psalm 119:114
Psalm 91:4

Prayer Requests

Joel & Melissa F. & family  -  trials, unemployment
Lamont  -  new babe in Christ
Ed G.  -  continued radiation treatment, effects
Mallory family  -  approved for house, building
Ray & Penny W.  -  traveling this week
Larry & Vicky S. & Shirley  -  traveling this week
Larry S.  -  test results for blockages this week
Bill L.  -  stroke
Larry D.  -  lymphoma & prostate problems
Gintert family  -  livelihood, direction
Bates family  -  new church
Deloris & Virginia  -  find Jesus
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