Belief Behaving Boldly
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Sept 28, 2025
Main text: Ephesians 6:18–20
“I preach on Sunday – but I have 450 members who take my message on Monday and preach it wherever they go.” – Henry Ward Beecher
I. Battle for Souls
Read Ephesians 6:18
- Our primary strength in the battle = Prayer
- We are in a war (Ephesians 6:10–18).
- Satan fears the believer who appeals to Almighty God.
2 things about prayer:
1. – sights the enemy.
2. – fights the enemy.
Persevere in prayer – Satan never gives up.
Paul’s request: prayer for souls.
II. Burden for Souls
We are on earth for a greater purpose: winning souls.
True fulfillment = becoming a courageous Christian.
Jesus showed the value of one soul (Luke 15):
- Lost sheep – shepherd searched until found.
- Lost coin – woman hunted until found.
- Lost son – father waited for his return.
Christ’s burden: He wept, prayed, fasted, lost sleep.
Paul’s burden: Acts 20:31; Romans 10:1; Romans 9:3
Jeremiah’s burden: Lamentations 1
III. Boldness for Souls
Read Ephesians 6:19-20
Paul in Rome:
– Desired to preach in Rome → went as a prisoner.
– Saw opportunity in chains (Philippians 1:12–13).
2 Timothy 2:9 – ‘….The word of God is not bound.’
Difficulties = opportunities to share Christ.
Paul’s prayer = boldness in walk and talk.
IV. Business of Souls
Read Ephesians 6:20
Satan’s goal = distract believers from witnessing.
We are ambassadors for Christ (v.20).
– Represent Heaven.
– Used to shake Satan’s kingdom.
Our main task:
1. Win souls for Christ.
2. Make sure we keep doing #1.
‘Politics is my day job. Sharing Jesus is my main job.’ – Charlie Kirk
V. Blessing of Souls
Paul’s joy in prison = fruit of souls won
Joy in Luke 15:
1. Shepherd found sheep → party.
2. Woman found coin → party.
3. Father welcomed son → biggest party.
Luke 15:10 – ‘….there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’
True joy comes from everyday witnessing.
Evil wanted a funeral — God brought revival.