Most powerful manmade machine?

Most powerful manmade machine? Apollo Saturn V F1 Rocket Engine 1.5 million lbs. of thrust each (X5) 90 seconds to empty a Olympic size pool each Apollo 8 Launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycv_jjoxgi

More powerful than a F1 rocket engine? Earthrise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvnxhlp1ja

More powerful than a F1 rocket engine? Earthrise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvnxhlp1ja You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created, and have their being. Revelation 4:11

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 Stand Strong in 2016 Pastor Dan Hiatt 1/17/16

REVIEW Key #1 - Align your life with God. Key #2 - Know what God s says you are to do. Key #3 - Do what God s says you are to do in faith. Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:9 (NIV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) TODAY - be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 What does a spiritually strong Christian look like? How is this accomplished? (Ephesians 6:11-17)

Put on the full armor of God 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then Ephesian 6:11-14

The Armor of God Helmet of Salvation V17 Breastplate of Righteousness V14 Belt of Truth V14 Shield of Faith V16 Sword of the Spirt (The Word of God) V17 Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace V15 Ephesians 6:14-17

The Belt of Truth There is absolute unchanging truth Truth is foundational Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 The Truth will sanctify us (make us more like Jesus.) How do we buckle on truth? By marinating ourselves in the Word Then the Holy Spirit making the Word alive in us

The Breastplate of Righteousness Righteousness for protection of our spiritual character Positional righteousness (holiness) at salvation God s grace is poured into us, then we are righteous - sanctified - made holy in his eyes with our sins forgiven Progressive righteousness (holiness) as we grow in God s grace A life long journey of Godly character development as we learn the truth and allow the truth to transform our hearts Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17

Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace Ready for the battle with God s peace Stand on the Gospel or Good News of Jesus Christ Not fearful but at peace because He is with us, has already defeated Satan, and will help us win the fight. This is firm footing Ready to share the Gospel of peace Share the Good News of the peace you have found in Jesus We are made stronger as we share the Gospel We are empowered by the Holy Spirit for ready feet!

The Shield of Faith Our shield is our faith in God and how this affects every part of our lives And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 The shield of faith stops Satan s flaming arrows How do develop faith - by The Word Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17

The Helmet of Salvation The helmet of Salvation a Biblical worldview with thoughts that conform to the truth How do we develop a Biblical worldview the Word The Sword of the Spirit The Word of God The Word of God is both a defensive and offensive weapon The Spirit wrote the Word, and the Spirit wields the Word as we take it by faith and use it. (Wiersbe)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God to stand. Stand Strong in 2016 Develop and wear the whole armor Be strong in the Word Be strong in the Spirit (God s power) What is the status of my armor? Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirt (The Word of God)