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Ephesians 6:12 · BSB
6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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And right now we're in a series that we just started last Sunday called Standing Ground. And it's based off a scripture we have inEphesians chapter 6, verses 10 through 12, we'll start there. We've been in Ephesians, by the way, for like a year. And this is the last part. So you guys have been really patient and good.…
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And right now we're in a series that we just started last Sunday called Standing Ground. And it's based off a scripture we have inEphesians chapter 6, verses 10 through 12, we'll start there. We've been in Ephesians, by the way, for like a year. And this is the last part. So you guys have been really patient and good.…
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…to be the case with all opposition to the kingdom of God. The real enemy and the real battle is always a spiritual one. This is what Paul writes inEphesians 6 verse 12. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present…
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…And if we're gonna be mature believers, we've got to talk about both. We've got to be able to handle both. And so the Bible says clearly inEphesians chapter 6, verse 12, we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this…
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…And if we're gonna be mature believers, we've got to talk about both. We've got to be able to handle both. And so the Bible says clearly inEphesians chapter 6, verse 12, we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this…
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…freedom we can see in Nahum, the work of Jesus? Well, for starters and just quickly who are our enemies today? Is our enemies the Ninevites? No.Ephesians 6:12answers it pretty clearly. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers…
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…wage war. It's a follow on. And for us, with the whole Bible that we have, our knowledge, we recognize that we're in a spiritual war. We know that.Ephesians 6 verse 12reminds us of that, for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, cosmic powers of this present darkness,…
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…6, 17. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Now, we know as we started this series thatEphesians chapter 6, verse 10 through 12make it very clear, and let me just kind of reiterate those verses. It's powerful that you and I are in a major battle. He said, Finally, in verse…
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…6, 17. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Now, we know as we started this series thatEphesians chapter 6, verse 10 through 12make it very clear, and let me just kind of reiterate those verses. It's powerful that you and I are in a major battle. He said, Finally, in verse…
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…Now, watch this. We call these fallen angels demons. They are part of Satan's kingdom and plan. And let me tell you what they ought to do. WatchEphesians chapter 6, verse 12, right here. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this…
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…has intended for good for our family and for our children. So we have got to be ready to take on this enemy. The Apostle Paul puts it this way inEphesians 6:12, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, he says, but it's against the rulers and against authorities and against the powers of this dark…
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…shall run and be strong, not quit, and they shall walk and not think, not give up. And I won't go there. But the same thing, I've got it in there,Ephesians 6, verses 10 through 14, when he talks about finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, stand against the wiles of the devil. Oh, there's…
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…staffs, yet Pharaoh's heart became hard, and he would not listen to them just as the Lord had said. In addition to that, can I just read to usEphesians 6:12, just one verse? Paul writes, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers…
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…like it. Because you can't fight him with your good looks. Can't fight him with anything physical. You can only fight him in the spiritual realm.Ephesians chapter 6, verse 12and 13, our struggle or fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, against the…
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…do love the Lord. They do love the Lord, but they still struggle with unresolved offenses, deep wounds, and emotional pain. The Apostle Paul inEphesians 6, verse 12, said, We are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of an unseen world, against mighty powers in…
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…He's on the prowl, 1 Peter 5.8. And he's looking to do us ill. Doubt. Distraction. Distortion. Division. Deceptive tactics to destroy. Anyway, inEphesians 6, verses 10-14, four times we're told to stand. Stand firm. Remember, Ephesians is all about walking. Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. Walk. Live your life. Walk,…
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…I get an amen? But God. Amen. So here's where David is. And boy, is it getting tough. The opposition's unbelievable. But I got good news. Look atEphesians chapter 6, verses 10 through 12, and then verse 16. Finally, my brethren, but God, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor that you may be able…
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…when we let that culture permeate the church, you have pride and arrogance. And Ephesians 6, this is why we're reading this passage for us tonight,Ephesians 6 verse 12puts all of our ministry visions and plans and activities in their rightful context. It says, and you should have Bibles open at this point,…
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…good works and glorify our Father in heaven. I'm reminded over and over again that other people are not our enemy. That's what the Bible says inEphesians chapter 6 verse 12he says we do not wrestle we do not fight against flesh and blood but against principalities against powers the mistake that we make sometimes we…
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…the enemies were flesh and blood. But in the New Testament and the New Covenant, Jesus taught us that our enemies are no longer flesh and blood. InEphesians chapter 6, verse 12, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood. We have no enemies out of flesh or blood. No, even your flesh and even your blood. But against…
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