Warrior: Putting On The Whole Armor of God

"WARRIOR" IS PART OF YM360’S SERMON SERIES LINE OF RESOURCES AND IS IDEAL FOR:

• Any large group setting
• Mid-week youth service
• "Master teacher” format 

"WARRIOR" COVERS THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AND PASSAGES:

• Session 1 - The battle (Ephesians 6:10-13) | We are at war! While none can see the battle raging around us with our physical eyes, spiritual warfare is very real, and the stakes are incredibly high. As followers of Jesus, we are part of this battle every single day, but most of us don’t even realize it, much less prepare for it. The Bible says that we are to be warriors in this spiritual battle, confident that Jesus has already won the war. As followers of Jesus, God has not left us helpless, hopeless, defenseless, or defeated. He’s gifted us with armor and weaponry to experience victory in Jesus! 
• Session 2  - The Belt and the Breastplate (Ephesians 6:14) | In physical battles, warriors must shield their vital organs from blows that would otherwise be fatal. In our daily spiritual battles, we must protect ourselves from the enemy’s attacks by putting on the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness. This means recognizing God as the source of all truth, wrapping ourselves in the truth of Scripture daily, and knowing that our identity and righteousness come from Christ alone. 
• Session 3 - The Shoes and the Shield (Ephesians 6:15-16) | As warriors in a daily spiritual battle, putting on the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace and taking up the Shield of Faith not only keeps us grounded by giving us a firm footing, but it helps us advance in the battle and in sharing the Gospel. 
• Session 4 - The Helmet and the Sword (Ephesians 6:17) | Warriors in battle must protect their heads and often go on offense. In our daily spiritual battles, we must focus on Jesus and trust in Him. He is our Helmet of Salvation. We must also know God’s Word, our Sword of Truth and greatest weapon.