Sermons by Pastor Matthew Shorack

Ephesians 6:18-20 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:18 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 Lord’s people. Prayer empowers us to wear the armor and wield the sword. (Exodus 17:8–16) To defeat Amalek it took both Moses’ prayer on the mountain and Joshua’s sword in the valley.   Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Always…

Ephesians 6:17 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. The helmet of salvation. In battle it’s important to protect the head. The enemy attacks our mind so often. It’s considered a kill shot.   2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in youunless, of course, you fail the test?…

Ephesians 6:16 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; The enemy’s focus is to create doubt about God. In all circumstances-   To quench all the fiery darts 1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.   Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more crafty…

Ephesians 6:15 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:15 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Because we have the peace with God that comes from the Gospel, we don’t need to fear an attack from anyone or anything.   Philippians 4:6-9 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,…

Ephesians 6:14b Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Be ready for the battle.   Ephesians 6:14b with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The breastplate of righteousness represents Jesus’ righteousness.   Ephesians 4:24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new…

Ephesians 6:14a Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:14a Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, Prepare yourself with God’s truth.   Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak. Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. The foundation of this teaching is found in…

Ephesians 6:10-13 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor 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 armor of…

Matthew 27:62-64 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This…

John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: 15 “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated…

1 Peter 5:6-11 Overcoming Strongholds (Series) 1 Peter 5:6-11 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing…

Jeremiah 46-52 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) God will use Babylon to judge the nations around Israel. (46-49: Egypt, Jerusalem, Philistia, Edom, Amon, Damascus, Hazor) Jeremiah 46:1-2 This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations: 2 Concerning Egypt: This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim…

Jeremiah 26-45 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) Jeremiah 26-29: Jeremiah is rejected by Israel’s leaders. Jeremiah 26:7-9 The priests, the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speak these words in the house of the Lord. 8 But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, “You must die! 9 Why do you prophesy in the Lord’s name…

Jeremiah 25 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) (Jeremiah 25:1-7) All the people of Judah ignored God’s warnings. Jeremiah 25:5 They said, “Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and your evil practices, and you can stay in the land the Lord gave to you and your ancestors for ever and ever. They could have stayed on their land.   (Jeremiah 25:8-11) Why did God predict that the Babylonian Exile would last 70 years?   (Jeremiah 25:12-14) After…

Jeremiah 7:16-34 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) They Destroy Themselves (7:16–31) God’s command. (7:16) God instructs Jeremiah to stop praying for the people.   Jeremiah 7:17-19 Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18 The children gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough and make cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven. They pour out drink offerings to other gods…

Jeremiah 7 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) How did God’s people lose direction? They deceived and destroyed themselves. They Deceive Themselves (7:1–15) The Delusions (7:1–8) Jeremiah 7:8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless. They shouldn’t be fooled by those who keep promising their safety because the Temple of the Lord is near.   The consequences of choosing lies. (7:9–15) Jeremiah 7:9-10 “‘Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal…

Jeremiah 2 – 6 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) In chapters 2—6, Jeremiah is going to deliver 2 messages. (2-3:5; 3:6-6) 1st Message Jeremiah 2—3:5 These verses involve warning after warning, to the nation of Judah. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Jeremiah 2:9-11 “Therefore I bring charges against you again,” declares the Lord. “And I will bring charges against your children’s children. 10 Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus and look, send to Kedar and observe closely; see if there…