5/24/2026 Midtown Church – Sacramento Campus

“Fighting in the Spirit”

Pastor Efrem Smith

 

Biblical Foundation:

  • Ephesians 6 — The Holy Spirit, Spiritual Battles, and Prayer
  • We have a fight on our hands (Ephesians 6:10–13)
  • Paul uses the imagery of Roman armor to help us understand our spiritual battle and struggle

 

Big Question of the Sermon:

What Do We Need for Spiritual Battles?

 

1. The Spiritual Clothes Needed (Ephesians 6:14–15)

  • The belt, the breastplate, and the shoes — our journey

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2. The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16–17)

  • A shield covers your whole being — protection from what is coming at you; our certainty

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3. The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17)

  • Protecting our thinking — I know who I am and whose I am; our sanity

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Final Thought — The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)

  • For hand-to-hand combat, a sword is needed for close conflict
  • You need the Word of God in your hand and in your heart; our authority

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