The passage discusses putting on the full armor of God to stand against spiritual forces of evil. It describes taking a stand with the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit (God's word). It stresses being strong in God's power, knowing the struggle is against spiritual forces not people, and praying in the Spirit for strength.

1. … with world around us

2. Ephesians 6:10-19 (NIV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take
your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our
struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the
rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this
dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armour of
God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be
able to stand your ground, and after you have done
everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of
truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with
the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In
addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with
which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the
evil one.

3. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the
Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and
requests. With this in mind, be alert and always
keep on praying for all the saints. 19 Pray also for
me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be
given me so that I will fearlessly make known the
mystery of the gospel,

4. 1. Single-minded: “be strong in the Lord”
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

5. 2. Decide take a stand & to stand
Ephesians 6:11 (NIV)
11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take
your stand against the devil's schemes.
Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)
13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that
when the day of evil comes, you may be able to
stand your ground, and after you have done
everything, to stand.

6. 3. Facts of life: Satan is real & this is warfare.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the authorities, against
the powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

7. 4. Put on the armour
The Belt of Truth
Ephesians 6:14 (NIV)
14 … with the belt of truth buckled around your
waist, …
John 8:44 (NIV)
44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want
to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer
from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for
there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his
native language, for he is a liar and the father of
lies.

8. 4. Put on the armour
The Breastplate of Righteousness
Ephesians 6:14 (NIV)
14 … with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

9. 4. Put on the armour
The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that
comes from the gospel of peace.

10. 4. Put on the armour
The Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
with which you can extinguish all the flaming
arrows of the evil one.

11. 4. Put on the armour
The Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)
17 Take the helmet of salvation ….

12. 4. Put on the armour
The Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)
17 …. and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word
of God…..

13. 5. Pray in the Spirit
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all
kinds of prayers and requests. …

14. For those in the market place
1. Single minded: “Be strong in the Lord”
2. Decide to stand and take a stand
3. Know the facts: Satan is real & this is warfare
4. Put on the armour
5. Pray in the Spirit