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First Assembly Garden City
Armor of God - Week 1 - Helmet of Salvation - MacKenzie Witzke - Easter
First Assembly GC service is in-person and online this weekend! You can join us at 702 Campus Drive Garden City at 8:30 AM for a family service, 10:30 AM for family service with KidsFirst in the gym, or gather around your screen and worship with us online. Check out a list of ways you can watch below! ➡️www.firstassemblygc.online.church ➡️Facebook Live | firstassemblygc ➡️YouTube channel | First Assembly Garden City
Locations & Times
First Assembly Garden City
702 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
What to expect...
We will sing a few songs together; this is our moment to worship God in song. We are telling God how good He is and how thankful we are. As we do this, our hearts soften and the week can melt away, allowing us to hear from God during the sermon. A Pastor will preach, and if we are listening, God will speak to us.
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There is an abundance of areas you can serve - and - everyone has been gifted to serve. Don't count yourself out!
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- College Ministry
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To volunteer in these areas, fill out the Volunteer application found at the Sign-Up Table in the lobby, or click this link and fill-out the digital application --> https://www.firstassemblygc.com/dream-team
There is an abundance of areas you can serve - and - everyone has been gifted to serve. Don't count yourself out!
You can serve in any of these areas:
- Security
- Prayer Team
- Small Group Leader
- Baptism Team
- First Impressions
- KidsFirst
- Youth Ministry
- College Ministry
- Media
- Facilities
- Music Team
- Administration
To volunteer in these areas, fill out the Volunteer application found at the Sign-Up Table in the lobby, or click this link and fill-out the digital application --> https://www.firstassemblygc.com/dream-team
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2026 Theme – Holy
Leviticus 19:2 – “Be holy, because I the Lord your God, am holy”
Regarding Him – God is Holy!!
Regarding Us – Holiness is closeness, as we get closer, we become more like Him. Let’s get closer together.
Leviticus 19:2 – “Be holy, because I the Lord your God, am holy”
Regarding Him – God is Holy!!
Regarding Us – Holiness is closeness, as we get closer, we become more like Him. Let’s get closer together.
Happy Resurrection Sunday!!
Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
Ephesians 6:10 NLT
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
And in life, we have an enemy, an adversary - there is a scheme against the almighty God and us.
Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Put on ALL of the Armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the devil!
Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Put on ALL of the Armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the devil!
Ephesians 1:1 NLT - This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:17 NLT
17 Put on salvation as your helmet…
17 Put on salvation as your helmet…
Philippians 2:12 NLT - 12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 NLT says it this way - But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Trichotomy:
· Body (physical, tangible side of people)
· Soul (mind, will, and emotions)
· Spirit (part which communicates with God)
· Body (physical, tangible side of people)
· Soul (mind, will, and emotions)
· Spirit (part which communicates with God)
Philippians 2:12 NLT - 12 …Work[ing] hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
WHY make salvation the helmet in the analogy?
One, IT IDENTIFIED WHO THEY FOUGHT FOR.
One, IT IDENTIFIED WHO THEY FOUGHT FOR.
Romans 12:2 NLT - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
o We don’t curse something that was once a blessing – a job, a serving opportunity, a friend, a calling
o Build the Kingdom of Heaven and not hell with our words, our wealth, our time, our energy, our talents
o Don’t believe the enemy of our souls, we claim and proclaim the promises and truths of God’s Word
o Raise our kids in the way they should go – we teach them to love Jesus and let Jesus lead!
o Build the Kingdom of Heaven and not hell with our words, our wealth, our time, our energy, our talents
o Don’t believe the enemy of our souls, we claim and proclaim the promises and truths of God’s Word
o Raise our kids in the way they should go – we teach them to love Jesus and let Jesus lead!
WHY make salvation the helmet in the analogy?
Two, THE HELMET PROTECTED THEM IN BATTLE.
Two, THE HELMET PROTECTED THEM IN BATTLE.
The way of a righteous person is not EASY, but it is PROTECTED!!!
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV says and – demolish[ing] arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and tak[ing] captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV states - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
John 11:25-36 NIV - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Friends, Jesus is coming back! Let us where our salvation confidently! Let us wear the Helmet of Salvation faithfully! Consistently! Proudly! Passionately!
Romans 13:12 NLT - The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.
We love you, church family!
Let's go out there and be Jesus!
Let's go out there and be Jesus!