Rules of Combat

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This is a sermon that was given by guest speaker, Rev. Chester Rowan, on Memorial Day Sunday May 29, 2016 at Wayside Community Church.

Outline of the sermon:

RULES OF COMBAT

Ephesians 6:10-20

Introduction

• We are grateful for and remember those who bravely served and died.
• We are still engaged in a war on terror.
• Not only are we fighting a war physically, we are at war spiritually.
• We are engaged in a battle for souls, and we dare not run from it.

I. Know Your Enemy. (v. 12)

1. First decide who it isn't.
2. Our adversary is the Devil.
3. Don't forget to direct your frustrations toward him.

II. Define a Win. (vv. 13, 19-20)

1. Never enter the battle without clear objectives.
2. Winning is standing firm in your faith.
3. Winning is sharing the gospel freely.

III. Plan a Strategy. (vv. 13-18)

1. Count the cost.
2. Get prepared.
3. Engage the enemy.

IV. Mourn Your Losses.

1. Recognize that some goals may not be achieved.
2. Some comrades will be lost in battle.
3. Some will fall away from the faith.

V. Celebrate Your Victories.

1. A partial win is still a win.
2. All of heaven rejoices over one soul that repents.
3. Heaven will be worth it all.