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August 20th, 2026
Spiritual Battle – God’s Armour
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Paul gives us a detailed description of the armour we need to wage spiritual battle. He warns us that we have an enemy who will attack at every opportunity, so we need to understand his tactics. We need to make the spiritual preparations to be able to take our stand in battle and be victorious.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 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.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Ephesians 6
August 18th, 2026
Spiritual Battle — Master and Disciples
Comments Off on Spiritual Battle — Master and Disciples, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.Prepared for Spiritual Battle
Christians are disciples with a mission, and must be equipped with the spiritual “footgear” that will help them fulfill their role. There is a spiritual war being waged and our Master has prepared us to fight our battles. As spiritual warriors, part of being prepared is wearing the footgear, that will give us stability when facing the enemy. So what must we wear? Paul says the footwear is an understanding that we are disciples with a mission. And, we are prepared and ready to move forward and preach God’s good news … the gospel of peace. Sometimes this mission is understood as the “Great commission” that Jesus gave to his disciples. “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with your always even to the end of the age.” As disciples with a mission they were to inculcate all the lessons from their master and then continue his work in the world.
MoreJuly 24th, 2026
Spiritual Battle – Helmet to Guard Your Mind
Comments Off on Spiritual Battle – Helmet to Guard Your Mind, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.Fighting the Mind Worms Everyone who believes Christ’s message is engaged in spiritual battle. Yet, too many Christians are losing the war by playing old worn-out scripts in their heads. They have developed a negative mindset, and constantly their thoughts replay familiar refrains. And these messages, the “I will nevers” prove to be a stumbling block to spiritual engagement. When the mind worms of “I will never succeed” or “I will never change”, or “I will never measure up” or “I can never leave the past behind” start gnawing at us, do we have a strategy to combat them? Are we able to put on the helmet of salvation and overcome our cultural scripts, negative mindsets, and destructive thoughts? Paul gave us some advice in fighting these spiritual battles. He knew the source of the power to beat back the ugly, discouraging thoughts that sometimes seem to overwhelm us.
July 18th, 2026
Spiritual Battle – Gird with Truth
Comments Off on Spiritual Battle – Gird with Truth, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.“Gird our loins with truth” is a call to action. In Paul’s time, the band around the hips was used to hold the other weapons and tuck in the loose ends of a garment to allow for swift and agile movement. This freedom of movement was part of the spiritual preparation for battle. Peter wrote of “girding the loins of your mind” so it was as much a matter of mental preparedness and readiness to do the work that needed to be done. It was also the part of the armour that kept the other essential pieces in place. In a powerful metaphor, girding our loins with truth keeps our creative and generative capacity intact. Are we prepared for spiritual battle?
July 17th, 2026
Spiritual Battle — Forewarned & Forearmed
Comments Off on Spiritual Battle — Forewarned & Forearmed, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.This message first aired in 2020, but with the recent and ongoing conflict with Iran, even the current events are still relevant, and now the spiritual message is even more meaningful. Are we prepared to fight our spiritual battles? What does God expect? Since a Christian’s lifestyle is often at odds with that of the society around them, life can be a series of running battles. For there are never-ending conflicts with the adversary and foes both domestic and foreign. But Christ is returning as a warrior king to destroy the wicked, and it is those who are faithful to him that will join him in spiritual battle. And, though we must do battle even now, our weapons are not the same as those of the world around us. Are you prepared with the armour of God?
July 3rd, 2026
Christian Nation? – City on a Hill
Comments Off on Christian Nation? – City on a Hill, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.In writing about the greatness and genius of America, Alexei de Tocqueville, pointed to the vital importance of the moral teachings – those biblical teachings – upon which the nation was built. He was the first to pen this oft’ quoted sentiment: ‘to understand the secret of her genius and power, America is great because she is good and if America ever ceases to be good she will cease to be great.’ Tocqueville noted that Liberty cannot be established without morality nor morality without faith.
John Winthrop, an early pilgrim leader built his worldview on a sure biblical foundation. His basic precepts were built on the understanding that the Word of God was a beacon of light and this light – the light of the Judeo Christian scriptures and their moral message needed to shine in the darkness. Many pilgrims thought of themselves as architects building a new society and as builders creating the ‘city on the hill’ as a beacon of liberty and righteousness for all. What are the attributes of the biblical ‘city on the hill’ and how do they help us understand our Judeo Christian heritage and our future
July 3rd, 2026
Enduring Love – Romantic Love
Comments Off on Enduring Love – Romantic Love, Filed in Sermons and Media, Videos, by CGP.Did you know that God has a lot to say about romantic love, that deep emotional sexual love that a man and woman have for each other. In fact God dedicated a poetic book in the Bible to teach us about this kind of loving loyalty. Jeff Patton explores the Song of Songs with a fresh perspective, to make God’s thoughts on romantic love vibrant for us today.