Tempe Nazarene Church
July 15, 2007
Pastor Brian Delbridge


“The Shield Of Faith”

Armor Of God Series—Part 5
Ephesians 6:16

  1. Introduction
  2. The Shield of Faith
    1. What forms do the arrows take?
      1. Thought Processes
      2. Disruptive prayer
      3. Fitful Bible reading
      4. Doubts
      5. Language
      6. Desires
    2. Attacks are normal
      1. Often they are seasonal
      2. They are designed to fill us with fear and doubt
    3. What is this faith?
      1. The ability to apply beliefs
      2. It always points to God
      3. It points to His promises
    4. He is our shield and focus
  3. Conclusion
    1. Using the shield is simply trusting His:
      1. Promises
      2. Word
      3. Character
      4. Love
      5. Power
    2. When the attacks come, hide behind Him