The sermon notes discuss standing as a victorious warrior of God's kingdom. To do so requires: 1) Recognizing that power greater than the opponent is needed, which is found through putting on the full armor of God. 2) Engaging the true enemy, which is not other people but spiritual forces of evil. 3) Putting on every piece of the armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the word of God. 4) Going beyond defense to offense by taking up and using the armor through prayer at all times.

1. Oregon City Evangelical Church
Application November 29, 2009
Sermon Notes
Pastor Tom
8. What is at stake if a Christian does not put on the full armor
of God?
Ephesians 6:10-18
I. To Stand as a Victorious Warrior of the Kingdom of God one
must have Power Greater than the opponent.
9. As you consider your armor, what parts are in good shape?
What is moldy and rusty? What do you need to do to get
ready for battle?
II. To Stand as a Victorious Warrior of the Kingdom of God one
10. What evidence do you see of the battle in your life? Your must Recognize and continue to Engage the true enemy.
church? Your community? What would it mean for you “to
stand” in these particular battlefields?
III. To Stand as a Victorious Warrior of the Kingdom of God one
must put on Every Piece of the Armor of God.
Prayer Corner:
What main obstacle do you face in fighting the IV. To Stand as a Victorious Warrior of the Kingdom of God one
battle of prayer more effectively? Share how must go beyond defense to offense!
someone can pray for you.
Prayer Tip:
When someone in your group opens up and shares
a great need or struggle have someone sitting next
to them place their hand on their shoulder while
others pray for their need.
Extra Credit:
Have a division of your house on what team you are
rooting for in the Civil War Game. Close by praying
for those across the line of scrimmage from you.

2. Growth Group Study Guide 4. What does standing firm really mean to us as
Christians?
Week of _November 29, 2009_ a. Hebrews 10:19-25
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b. Hebrews 12:1-6
Getting Started
1. When did war or the subject of war become most real to
you? c. 2 Thessalonians 2:15
d. 1 John 2:15- 17
2. Have you ever had to wear any kind of protective gear
or clothing and how did it benefit you? 5. What makes up the Armor of God and which parts are
defensive and which are offense?
Into the Word
3. Four times in Ephesians 6:10-18 Paul encourages the 6. What is the significance of the wording to “take up” and
Christian to take their stand against the enemy. What to “take” in verses 16-17?
are some of the devil’s strategies and how are we
susceptible to them?
a. Genesis 3:1-7
7. How does prayer fit into God’s battle plan? How does
b. Luke 22:31 one pray at all times as directed in vs. 18?
c. Matthew 4:1-11
d. 1 Timothy 4:14-17