The Sword of the Spirit - Part 1, Episode 1
January 1, 2019
It’s been said, “All Word and no Spirit, and you will dry up. All Spirit, but no Word, and you will blow up. But with both the Spirit and the Word, you will grow up.” One dictionary defines balance this way: "A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions."When a Christian is walking in step with God’s Spirit, He will produce a harmony of the Word integrated with His leading. When there is an imbalance, consistency is difficult to find. As we continue in our series on the Armor of God Pastor Jeff Johnson shows us both the need for the Sword of the Spirit and it’s place in our lives. With more on this critical weapon, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Ephesians 6 for today’s study in Sound Doctrine.
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Unforgiveness is a self-inflicted imprisonment. While we harbor ill will towards those who we imagine have wronged us, we risk the potential danger of bitterness which spreads to others. Having used this tactic for millenia Satan knows that the spark of unforgiveness is being offended. If he is able to cause someone to feel slighted or offended, he has gained an advantage. In today’s episode of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson shares how to detect and defeat the enemy in his attempts to get into our heads using the helmet of salvation. With more on that, join us in Ephesians 6 for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
December 31, 2018
It’s amazing how small hinges are able to turn such large doors. When it comes to the Christian life and warfare, God has given us such compact truths that impact all of our lives, for time and eternity. And when we take them to heart and put them into practice we will never be the same. Such is the case when it comes to the helmet of salvation, especially as it pertains to psychological warfare. Our adversary, the devil gains great footholds in believer’s lives through small lies he implants in our minds. However, in today’s edition of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see how God has given us an extraordinary remedy in His Word that is able to dissolve his lies and cause us to be strengthened by His Holy Spirit. We invite you to join us for the next few moments for our study titled, “The Helmet of Salvation” in Ephesians 6 with Pastor Jeff Johnson
December 28, 2018
A growing phenomena within the church in the last days is that there are many believers who, while they have repented and acknowledged Jesus as their Savior by faith, yet still lack the assurance of their salvation in the Lord. It is to this dilemma that we find God has given us what the Bible refers to as the Helmet of Salvation. Today on Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see why this is such an integral piece of armor in the arsenal of walking and warfare as a Christian. So, please open your Bibles to Ephesians 6 as we take heed to need for the helmet of salvation with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
December 27, 2018
The Bible teaches that we are supposed to be in the world, but not of the world. So, how do we maintain that right balance of impacting our surrounding without allowing it to impact us or squeeze us into its mold? Pastor Jeff finishes our third installment of our study on the Shield of Faith. And in our time shows how we are able to both keep ourselves from being bitter or permanently damaged by the world in order to be a witness for the Lord. With that, we inv
December 26, 2018
Jesus said, “Sufficient for the day is it’s own troubles.” He went on to warn us about worrying about what the future holds. But to simply take one day at a time. The same is true when it comes to the stresses, the concerns, and the worries that the enemy wants to pile onto the Christian. Jesus is sufficient to lead us and show us how He intends to handle those issues that arise. In today’s broadcast of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff reveals that one of the ways He handles those issues is through the believer’s shield of faith. So join us for the next few moments as we join Pastor Jeff in Ephesians 6 for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
December 25, 2018
The Bible tells us that our faith can overcome the world. With all the pressures, demands, and corruption we experience on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that the believer is under assault. As we continue to shine as a light in the last days, what do we depend on to keep the fire of faith burning in our lives personally? With all this in mind we have a perfect introduction for our current topic on the Armor of God: The shield of faith. The strength of our shield is directly related to our time in those elements that God has given to build up our faith. So, if you’re wondering where and how to strengthen your faith, join us for the next few moments as Pastor Jeff highlights how to not only grow your faith, but to keep it strong in the Lord. We invite you to open your Bibles in Ephesians 6 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
December 24, 2018
God doesn’t like lukewarm temperatures. He doesn’t appreciate indecisiveness. More specifically He doesn’t appreciate it when it comes to having a relationship with Him. Not only have we been called to a relationship with the almighty Creator of the universe. But we have been called to a relationship of soldier with a commanding officer. Why? Because the moment we accepted Jesus Christ into our lives, we have been immersed into a battle behind the curtain of the unseen world. And if we are going to have victory, the Lord wants us to be ready. That’s why Pastor Jeff shares that we need to have our war boots of the Gospel of peace on at all times. So join us for our final installment on this topic in Ephesians 6 with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
December 21, 2018
Our God is a dynamic God, who has a plan for the world to know Him. And He wants to use you and I to accomplish His plans, to share His Good News. And in order to use us for His eternal plans in people’s lives, He call us to be actively staying in tune with His Spirit, with His heart for those around us. In other words, God call us to be believers on the move. As we continue our studies in Spiritual Warfare Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see the need for wearing the shoes of the Gospel of Peace. And we will see that while the Lord wants to direct our steps, the enemy wants to distract them. Join us as we learn how to walk according to God’s battle plan, as we turn to Ephesians 6 for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
December 20, 2018
One of my favorite quotes from Pastor Jeff is that the problem with life is that it is sooo daily. Maybe you have felt that way before. And the same can be said of the spiritual warfare that we encounter as Christians. So when it comes to our response to the raging battle, our rest and strength come from the Lord. He provides both our victory and our hope as we experience increased clashes with the enemy. We pray that the Lord encourages you with our time in the Word today. With that in mind, let’s turn to Ephesians 6 for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
December 19, 2018
When it comes to having a sense of confidence in my own works, the Bible offers me little to support that mindset. But when it comes to the righteousness that has been given to me in Christ, it is both sufficient personally as well as a defense against the spiritual attacks of the enemy. Today in our series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Jeff how Jesus is our righteousness from Ephesians. So join us for the message titled, “The Breastplate of Righteousness” with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
December 18, 2018
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