Call of Duty Pt 7

In this sermon on Ephesians 6 Pastor Bruce unpacks what it means to be a soldier in God’s army, moving from the belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness to the crucial charge in verse 16: “above all, taking the shield of faith.” Using vivid historical detail—the Roman shield dipped in water to extinguish flaming arrows—and Jesus’ encounter with the fig tree in Mark 11, he shows faith as more than belief: it is a practical, daily weapon that protects us from fear, doubt, and spiritual attack. Pastor gives clear teaching on how faith is defined as complete trust and confidence, and why Paul urges believers to actively pick up this shield rather than leave it at home.

The message lands with direct, relatable application: we practice ordinary faith every day—flipping a light switch, getting in a car, trusting a pilot—and we must learn to dip our faith in the Holy Spirit so it becomes impenetrable. The pastor challenges the congregation to stop living in defeat, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and form a “shield wall” of mutual support, and invites those who need fresh courage to come forward and renew their trust in God. If you’re looking for encouragement and practical steps to strengthen your spiritual life, this sermon offers both vivid illustration and heartfelt exhortation.