In this sermon, Collins Peter teaches from Ephesians 6:13–18, emphasizing the reality and seriousness of spiritual warfare in the Christian life. He begins by establishing the context from Ephesians 6:10–12, where Paul urges believers to be strong in the Lord and to recognize that their true battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.
Peter underscores the need for every believer to put on the whole armour of God, not just to survive, but to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. He highlights that while the Christian life is filled with peace, joy, and love, it is also a battlefield, one that demands spiritual vigilance and divine strength.
He prays that the congregation would not only hear the Word of God but hear the voice of the Lord through the Scriptures—an empowering, renewing voice that brings clarity and spiritual strength. The goal of the message is to call believers to live renewed and sanctified lives, resisting the enemy through the power of Christ and the truth of Scripture.
Key Themes:
The Christian life is both joyful and combative — filled with peace and love, but requiring readiness for battle.
Spiritual warfare is real — our enemy is not people, but unseen spiritual powers.
The armor of God is essential — believers must intentionally equip themselves with God’s truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer.
Dependence on God’s power — victory is not possible without divine strength.
Renewal and sanctification — the sermon invites a fresh commitment to holiness and dependence on God for ongoing transformation.