Standing Firm in the Armour of God

Ephesian 6:10-24

By Dave Barton, March 22, 2026

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10

  1. Be strong in the Lord: Submit to God
  2. Put on the whole armour of God: Put on Jesus
  3. Walk in a manner worthy of our calling
  4. Stand against spiritual forces of evil
  5. The whole armour of God
  • Belt of truth

  • Breastplate of righteousness

  • Shoes of the gospel of peace

  • Shield of faith

  • Helmet of salvation

  • Sword of the Spirit: Word of God

  • Praying in the Spirit

  1. Training and Equipping

  2. No one stands alone

    LifeGroup Discussion Questions:

  1. Why is submitting to God the first step in preparing for spiritual battle?
  2. How is learning to walk in the way of the Lord an important preparation to be able to stand firm against the forces of evil?
  3. How have you sensed spiritual forces behind some of the events you’ve experienced in the physical world?
  4. Which piece(s) of God’s armour do you need to strengthen in your spiritual battles?
  5. What are some action steps you can take to increase your effective use of the weapons of God’s Word and prayer?
  6. How are you connecting to other believers and contributing to mutual strengthening to be better prepared for commissioning in Christ’s service?