Rise Community Church

This message challenges us to reconsider what we truly know about wielding the sword of the Spirit. The message reveals that the armor of God isn't just about spiritual protection—it's fundamentally about unity in Christ and engaging in prayer-centered spiritual warfare. We discover that Paul's letter to the Ephesians wasn't simply addressing church problems, but sharing a divine revelation: Christ has unified all believers, breaking down every social construct that divides us. The recurring theme throughout Ephesians connects spiritual warfare directly to prayer, showing us that our true enemy isn't flesh and blood, but the powers in heavenly realms. What makes this particularly convicting is the stark reminder that the Bible, while God-breathed and life-changing, can become dangerous when misunderstood or taken out of context. We see how even well-intentioned Christians can hurt others by misapplying scripture—like claiming Jeremiah 29:11's promises without understanding they were specifically for exiled Is