About this episode

This episode discusses how God equips believers to stand firm against fear and temptation through faith and prayer.

In this sermon, we explore how God equips believers to stand firm when fear, doubt, temptation, and discouragement come. Discover the power of the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and a life of continual prayer—remembering that we don't fight for victory, but from the victory Jesus has already won. Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Jacob Howell

Topics covered

• faith
• spiritual warfare
• encouragement
• prayer
• Christian living

Keywords

• Thessalonians
• shield of faith
• helmet of salvation
• sword of the Spirit
• victory in Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merge.Church

Places: Van Buren, Arkansas

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