Be Strong in the Lord

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be STRONG in the LORD, and in the POWER of HIS MIGHT!

Introduction:

1. The Position of the believers (1:5);

2. The Privilege of the believers (2:10);

3. The Practice of the believers (3:17-10- 4:1-3);

4. The Purpose of the believers gift (4:11-13);

5. The Problems of the believers

a. in the world (5:1-7)

b. in their family (5:22,23) and

c. even in the church (5:)

6. The Protection of the believers. (6:10)

I. OUR STRENGTH. "BE STRONG!"

Greek words for strong:

“energia"- active, fervent, and mighty.

"dunatos"- powerful or capable.

The believers need to be strong because:

There are positions to prove!

There are privileges to enjoy!

There are practices to keep!

There are purposes to fulfill!

There are promises to claim!

II. OUR SOURCE OF STRENGTH.

" IN THE LORD AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT."

Mans strength is failing, weakening, deteriorating, fading, and worsening.

1. Romans 5:6 say that man is without strength.

2. 2 Corinthians 12:10 says that man is weak.

3. Revelation 3:8 says for thou hast a little strength.

The Bible speaks of God as:

1. Psalm 24:8 – The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

2. Isaiah 40:26 for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

3. Job 19:9; Job 12:13 He is strong

4. Psalm 89:8 who is strong Lord like thee?

III. OUR SHIELD OF PROTECTION. "PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD" Eph. 6:14-18

Loins with truth

Breastplate of righteousness

Feet shod with the gospel of peace

Shield of faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God

Praying Always

Conclusion:

Brethren, we cannot rely on our own strength because we can fail,, But we have an all-sufficient all-powerful, ever enduring God we can depend upon.

Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear