Unstoppable - The Power Behind the Armor

This message is from Pastor of Care John Spina in week six of the sermon series “Unstoppable”.

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Discover the missing piece of spiritual warfare that most Christians overlook. This powerful teaching explores how prayer serves as the empowerment behind every piece of spiritual armor mentioned in Ephesians 6. Learn why the apostle Paul emphasized corporate prayer four times in a single verse and how the early church devoted themselves to praying together with unwavering commitment.

Uncover the four essential ways to approach spiritual warfare prayer: praying consistently at all times, praying in the Spirit's power, staying alert and focused, and persevering with strength and devotion. Explore why Paul specifically requested prayer for boldness in gospel proclamation and how this applies to modern believers facing spiritual battles.

This biblical teaching examines the difference between individual spiritual armor and corporate spiritual warfare, revealing why churches that pray together experience greater spiritual victory. Discover practical insights about prayer patterns, including individual prayer, small group prayer, and the often-missing element of congregational corporate prayer.

Important Verses

Ephesians 6:18-20

Acts 1:14

Acts 2:42

Acts 6:4

1 Timothy 2:1

Isaiah 56:7

Think about it!

Why do you think Paul emphasized prayer four times in verse 18, and what does this tell us about the importance of prayer in spiritual warfare?

Pastor Spina mentioned that prayer is not another piece of armor but the 'empowerment for the effectiveness' of all the armor. How does this change your understanding of prayer's role in your spiritual life?

The sermon highlighted that Paul used plural verbs when discussing the armor of God, indicating these are corporate activities. How does this challenge our individualistic approach to spiritual growth?

What are some barriers that might prevent people from participating in corporate prayer, and how can we overcome them?

The pastor shared examples of Asian churches that gather daily for prayer. What do you think enables such commitment, and what can we learn from their example?

The sermon mentioned that 'prayer is the greater work' rather than just preparation for work. How does this perspective change how you view and prioritize prayer in your daily life?

Apply it!

This week, commit to participating in Grace Point's Second Sunday Prayer gathering or start a regular prayer time with at least one other person. Additionally, pray specifically for boldness in sharing the gospel, just as Paul requested from the Ephesian church.

Key Takeaways

Prayer is the overarching empowerment for all pieces of the armor of God, not a separate piece of armor itself

Spiritual warfare and prayer are meant to be corporate activities, done together as a church body

Paul's repeated emphasis on prayer (four times in verse 18) shows its critical importance in spiritual battle