Big Idea:
Live as armored ambassadors for Christ through constant prayer, alert perseverance, and gospel boldness.

1. Live as AMORED AMBASSADORS for Christ!

a. 2 Corinthians 5:20

b. We are in a spiritual war!

c. Our enemies are spiritual, not physical.

Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might by putting on His armor.

2. Live as armored ambassadors for Christ through CONSTANT PRAYER.

a. Take up the amor of God PRAYERFULLY.

b. Pray in the Spirit.
- Directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

c. Pray at all times.
- A posture of prayerfulness as a kind of spiritual breathing.

3. Live as armored ambassadors for Christ through ALERT PERSEVERANCE.

"...making supplication for all the saints..."

4. Live as armored ambassadors for Christ through GOSPEL BOLDNESS.

Practice gospel boldness by VOTING.

Practice gospel boldness by voting for RIGHTEOUS POLICIES.

Abortion/Sanctity of human life.
- Psalm 139:13-16, Exodus 21:22-25
- Luke 1:15, 1:41-44

Border control and treatment of immigrants.
- Acts 17:26, Romans 13:1-2
- Exodus 22:21, Deuteronomy 10:19

Biological gender.
- Genesis 1:27, 5:1-2
- Matthew 19:4, Mark 10:6

Religious freedom.
- 2 Corinthians 3:17, Matthew 22:21
- Acts 4:18-19, 5:29

Homelessness
- Isaiah 58:7, 1 John 3:17-18
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Ephesians 4:28

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
With God:
- Commit to a daily habit of reading, believing, and PRAYING God’s word.
• “Do the Bible” Reading Plan
• Use a prayer journal to express your prayers.
• Pray for yourself, your family, our church, our community, our country, and our world

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
With Others
- Attend our Prayer & Worship Night
• This Sunday, 5:00-6:15pm
- Attend our First Step Welcome Lunch.
• Sunday 10/6, 12:15-2pm

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
On Mission
- Educate yourself regarding the upcoming elections at the local, state, and national level.
• Oregon Family Council Voters Guide
- Register and vote as an ambassador for Christ.