Open Your Eyes

Jul 12, 2026    James Stalker

This sermon launches a series on spiritual warfare, emphasizing that the invisible war is not primarily about demons and angels but about how believers reflect God's work within them. The pastor challenges the congregation to examine areas where they've tried to maintain control instead of trusting God, using the story of the lost axe head from 2 Kings 6 as a central metaphor. The sermon emphasizes that God equips believers with tools, talents, and blessings for His purposes, and when these are lost or forgotten, believers must cry out to God who performs miracles to restore them. The core message centers on maintaining a prayer-filled relationship with God, remaining spiritually hungry rather than comfortable, and keeping eyes open for the miracles God is performing. The Holy Spirit doesn't fight battles for believers but empowers them to be more than conquerors by building them up from within.