UnstoppableThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week three of the sermon series “Unstoppable”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 am.Discover how to stand firm in spiritual warfare with the right spiritual equipment. This powerful message explores the armor of God, specifically focusing on the shoes of readiness that every believer needs for spiritual battle. Many Christians struggle with fear, anxiety, and the need for human approval, but this message reveals how the gospel of peace provides both defensive protection and offensive power for advancing God's kingdom. Key topics covered include spiritual warfare tactics, gospel readiness, overcoming fear of rejection, finding true peace, breaking free from people-pleasing, and developing boldness in evangelism. Whether you're struggling with spiritual attacks, fear of sharing your faith, or seeking deeper peace in your Christian walk, this message provides biblical insights and practical application.Important VersesEphesians 6:10-15Acts 1:8Romans 5:1Isaiah 52:71 Corinthians 4:3-4Think about it!The pastor mentioned that Satan tries to 'get his foot in the door' of our lives. What are some common ways the enemy tries to gain a foothold in believers' lives today?What does it mean to have 'joyful urgency' when it comes to sharing the gospel? Do you currently feel this way about evangelism? Why or why not?The sermon emphasized that we often assume we're spiritually ready rather than intentionally preparing. What are some practical ways we can make sure we're actually putting on the 'armor of God' daily?How does trying to find peace through circumstances (money, relationships, success) ultimately fail us? Can you share an example from your own life?What's the difference between having peace with God versus trying to find peace in this world? How does this distinction change how we approach daily challenges?The pastor talked about living in the 'courtroom of human opinion.' How does seeking approval from others hinder our ability to share the gospel boldly?Paul said in 1 Corinthians 4:3 that it was 'a very small thing' to be judged by human courts. How can we develop this same freedom from others' opinions while still caring about people?If someone asked you how to have peace with God, how would you explain the gospel to them based on what we discussed today?Apply it!This week, identify one area where you've been living in the 'courtroom of human opinion' - seeking approval or fearing judgment from others. Practice remembering, believing, and applying your identity as God's beloved, forgiven child in that specific situation. Also, look for one opportunity to share the good news of peace with God with someone in your life who needs to hear it.Key TakeawaysWe need to be spiritually ready for battle by putting on the shoes of readiness given by the gospel of peaceTrue peace cannot be found in circumstances but only through being justified by faith and having peace with GodThe enemy wants to gain a foothold in our lives by getting us to question God's goodness and live for human approvalBeing ready means having both joy and urgency about sharing the gospel with othersWe must get out of the 'courtroom of human opinion' and live in the freedom of God's verdict over our lives

UnstoppableThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week two of the sermon series “Unstoppable”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 am.Discover how to stand strong in spiritual warfare with the breastplate of righteousness from Ephesians 6. This essential piece of spiritual armor protects your heart from enemy attacks and keeps you grounded in gospel truth. Learn why righteousness cannot be earned through good works and how Jesus Christ provides the only path to right standing with God. Explore the difference between works-based righteousness and faith-based righteousness, understanding how the enemy tries to deceive even believers into thinking they must earn God's favor. This biblical teaching covers Romans 3, 2 Corinthians 5, and other key passages about justification by faith alone. Perfect for Christians seeking to understand salvation by grace, spiritual warfare tactics, and how to maintain confidence in Christ's finished work. Whether you're struggling with pride, performance-based Christianity, or sharing the gospel effectively, this message provides practical steps for putting on the breastplate of righteousness daily. Topics include the nature of sin, the impossibility of self-righteousness, Christ's substitutionary atonement, and the spiritual discipline of resting in God's grace. Essential viewing for believers wanting to grow in their understanding of justification, sanctification, and living victoriously in spiritual battle. Learn how to resist the enemy's attacks on your identity in Christ and walk in the freedom that comes from knowing your righteousness is secure in Jesus alone.Important VersesEphesians 6:10-20Romans 3:10Romans 3:21-242 Corinthians 5:21Galatians 3:1-3Isaiah 64:6Think about it!Why does Paul use the metaphor of a breastplate to describe righteousness? What does this tell us about protecting our hearts in spiritual warfare?What's the difference between 'doing righteousness' and 'being righteous'? Why is this distinction important for believers?How does the enemy use both pride and self-hatred to keep Christians from sharing the gospel effectively?What are some ways Christians today might fall into the trap of works-based righteousness, even after being saved by grace?How does understanding that our righteousness comes from Christ alone change the way we approach confession and repentance?Apply it!This week, practice the spiritual discipline of putting on the breastplate of righteousness daily. Each morning, spend time in confession - not just of your sins, but also confessing any tendency to rely on your own good works for your standing with God. Remind yourself that your righteousness comes from Christ alone, and let this truth fuel your confidence in sharing the gospel with others.Key TakeawaysSpiritual warfare requires spiritual armor, and the breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts from enemy attacksWe cannot create our own righteousness through good works - it must be received as a gift through faith in Jesus ChristThe enemy's strategy is to convince us that Jesus isn't enough and that we must earn our standing with God through our effortsWorks-based righteousness leads to either pride or despair, both of which prevent effective gospel sharingWe must daily practice remembering, believing, and applying the truth that our righteousness comes from Christ's finished work alone

UnstoppableThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week one of the sermon series “Unstoppable”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 am.Discover how sharing the gospel involves spiritual warfare and learn to stand firm with the armor of God. This powerful message explores Ephesians 6 and the essential first piece of spiritual armor - the belt of truth. Learn why believers face opposition when sharing their faith and how to overcome spiritual attacks through biblical truth.Key topics covered include understanding spiritual warfare, identifying our real enemy versus people who need the gospel, recognizing deception as Satan's primary weapon, and applying the belt of truth in daily life. Explore how truth isn't just information but Jesus Christ Himself, and discover practical ways to take thoughts captive and stand firm in gospel truths.Perfect for Christians seeking to understand spiritual warfare, believers wanting to share their faith more effectively, church members learning about the armor of God, and anyone interested in biblical teaching on spiritual battles. This message provides practical application for putting on spiritual armor, overcoming deception and lies, standing firm in gospel truth, and developing a culture of gospel sharing.Whether you're struggling with spiritual opposition, want to understand your identity in Christ, or need encouragement in evangelism and witnessing, this biblical teaching offers hope and practical guidance. Learn about the invisible realm of spiritual forces, how to recognize and combat deception, and why surrendering to Jesus as Savior and Lord is essential for spiritual victory.Based on Ephesians 6:10-14, Matthew 16, Acts 1:8, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and other key biblical passages about spiritual warfare, truth, and the Christian life.Important VersesEphesians 6:10-14Matthew 28:18-20Acts 1:8John 14:62 Corinthians 10:3-5Think about it!How can we distinguish between God's truth and the world's version of truth, especially when culture says 'you have your truth and I have mine'?The sermon states that Jesus is not just truth but THE truth. How does this impact how we share the gospel with others who may have different beliefs?What are some specific lies or deceptions that might keep Christians from sharing the gospel faithfully?How can we 'take every thought captive to obey Christ' when we're facing spiritual opposition or discouragement in our mission?In what ways might pride set us up for failure in spiritual warfare, and how can we maintain proper humility while still being bold in sharing the gospel?Apply it!This week, identify one specific lie or deception that has been hindering you from sharing the gospel faithfully. Write down the corresponding truth from God's Word that counters that lie. Commit to memorizing that truth and applying it when you face opposition or discouragement in your mission to share the gospel with others.Key TakeawaysWhen we share the gospel, we engage in spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness, not against peopleThe enemy's primary weapon is deception, seeking to foster dissatisfaction and distrust of God to get us out of the fightThe belt of truth must be fastened around our lives - we must be secured by God's truth, not opinions or feelingsJesus is THE truth, not just a truth, and our lives must be submitted to Him as Savior and LordWe must fight with truth by taking every thought captive to obey Christ and rejecting the enemy's lies