by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 1/08/23) Often we hear that there are six items of armor for the child of God; however, I believe there are seven! The last item is actual more logistical in nature: the supply line of prayer. It has aptly been said that an army is only as good…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 1/8/22) In the first part of this sermon, we saw that the spiritual sword – the word of God – is both an offensive and defensive weapon. When properly utilized, it can repel every attack of the enemy, and indeed can send him fleeing for cover! Join us…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 1/8/23) A warrior without a weapon is a useless soldier! Likewise, a Christian without his sword won’t last long in the battle. We are told that our weapon is the “sword of the Spirit,” and that this sword is in reality the word of God. Child of God, don’t…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/18/22) Yesterday, we began to look at the helmet of salvation. This item of spiritual armor protects our minds from getting lost in the “fog of war,” the uncertainty that inheres to the spiritual battle of life. Join us today as we conclude this look at the “helmet…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 12/18/22) The term “fog of war” refers to the uncertainty that is inherent in the midst of any battle. The helmet of salvation is given to us to keep our minds focused on the right thing in the midst of the spiritual battles of life! Join us today and…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/11/22) In the last message, we were beginning to look at the shield of faith provided to us as part of our spiritual armor. We continue looking at this shield today, and will see that it is necessary and sufficient to extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/11/22) In the spiritual armor given to us as explained in Ephesians 6, the shield of faith is listed as being essential to deflect the long-range attacks of the enemy. We are told that this shield can extinguish ALL the fiery darts of Satan! Join us as we…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 11/21/22) Yesterday we began to look at the boots of the gospel. Today we conclude this message, learning that it is essential to have the RIGHT gospel! Otherwise, you are apt to be overrun by the enemy, or to desert the battle. Download Audio File

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 11/27/22) Are you barefoot in the spiritual battle you face? Or do you have on the proper footwear: the boots of the gospel of peace? In this message, we see that – no matter how invincible the rest of the armor is – if your feet are unprotected…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11-13-22) Yesterday we began looking at the “breastplate of righteousness”, which is the second piece of spiritual armor given to us in the daily spiritual battles of life. We asked the question, “Is your heart right with God?” This question – while applied in an eternal sense by most…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 11/13/22) The question is often asked in the religious world, “Is your heart right with God?” In most cases, the implication is that a sinner has to get himself right in order to go to heaven. But the question we ask today has to do NOT with eternal…

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 11/6/22) Yesterday, we began looking at the spiritual armor that God has provided for His children. The first item is the “girdle” (or “belt”) of truth. The child of God MUST be grounded in the truth, or he will fall in the battle! Join us as we continue…