Stay Focused & Alert. Don't Quit - ARMOR

This powerful message centers on 1 Corinthians 16:13, breaking down four essential commands for spiritual warriors: be alert, stand firm in faith, be courageous, and be strong. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-3, we're reminded that our Christian journey isn't always easy—we face trials, pressures, and moments when we want to give up. But the core challenge is this: Jesus didn't quit on us, so we can't quit on Him. The sermon uses vivid imagery of long-range shooting and precision targeting to illustrate how we must stay focused on God's Word as our unchanging foundation. Just as a sniper needs a firm base and clear vision to hit distant targets, we need to eliminate distractions and build our lives on the solid rock of Scripture. The message confronts our tendency to become weary, discouraged, or overwhelmed by life's demands, reminding us that being alert, courageous, and strong are all choices—not feelings. When we feel weakest, Joel 3:10 calls us to declare, 'Let the weak say I am strong.' This isn't denial of reality; it's a faith declaration that activates supernatural strength. The spiritual warfare context of Ephesians 6 reminds us we're in a battle whether we acknowledge it or not, and the only way to remain standing after the fight is to put on God's full armor and refuse to quit mid-battle.