Followers of Christ are Armed for Battle

Sep 8, 2024 • Pastor Roloff

OPENING HYMN: #870 O Church, Arise (vs.1-4)

INVOCATION

LITANY ON THE ARMOR OF GOD (based on Proverbs 2 and 2 Timothy 3)

CONFESSION OF SINS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

PRAYER OF THE DAY

INSTALLATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & HELPERS

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON: 1 Kings 18:21-39

SUNG RESPONSE: #620 O Worship the King (vs.1,5)

SECOND LESSON: Mark 9:14-27

APOSTLES’ CREED

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SERMON HYMN: #872 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (vs.1-4)

SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-18

THEME: The Lord outfits believers for battle

1. A battle we can't win on our own

2. An outfit equipped for both defense and offense

OFFERING/OFFERING SONG: #609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer (v.1)

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD'S PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN: #868 By Faith (vs.1-5)