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Real freedom begins with honesty. In this week’s Battle Ready Sermons message, Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Salvation Army officer and pastor) explores how honest confession leads to healing, purity of heart, and lasting freedom in Christ.

So many of us live with guilt, secrets, and spiritual clutter that weigh us down. But God offers more. Psalm 51 reminds us: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; renew a loyal spirit within me” (NLT). True purity is not something we earn - it is a gift God plants in us through his grace.

In this sermon, discover:

• Why confession is the pathway to freedom (Psalm 32:5)

• How Jesus’ promise “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free” (John 8:36, NLT) is for you

• The role of surrender and community in finding healing

• How to let God “chip away” the clutter in your life and reveal your true self

Whether you’re a Christian seeking daily encouragement, simple Bible application, or a curious non-Christian exploring faith, this message will help you take the next step towards a pure heart and deeper freedom in Christ.

🙏 Watch now and learn how to stop hiding, surrender to God’s grace, and experience his transforming power.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Opening Prayer

01:29 – Choices That Change Your Life (Series Recap)

03:09 – The Tension: New in Christ but Still Struggling

05:03 – Hiding Behind Masks

07:19 – Mixed Motives in Everyday Life

08:43 – Paul’s Single-Minded Pursuit (Philippians 3)

09:17 – A Pure Heart: Psalm 86 and Matthew 5:8

10:34 – What “Pure” Really Means (Katharos)

13:07 – God Declares Our Hearts Pure

14:45 – Create in Me a Clean Heart (Psalm 51)

16:52 – Surrender to the Chisel: Michelangelo’s David

18:43 – Are You Ready to Make This Choice?

20:05 – Three Things to Remember: God’s Kindness

20:54 – God’s Faithfulness (Philippians 1:6)

22:20 – God’s Promises (Ezekiel 36:26)

23:16 – Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

25:04 – Responding to God Today

31:05 – Closing Prayer

32:52 – Outro & Invitation

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Let go and let God take the lead—discover the secret to a truly blessed life in this week’s Battle Ready Sermons (Matthew 5:1–12).

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Sunday 21 September 2025

In this Salvation Army sermon, Rob Westwood-Payne unpacks Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” What does it really mean to live meekly in today’s world? And how can surrendering control open the door to peace, healing, and spiritual strength?

This message speaks into the struggles we all face—bad habits, burnout, pride, and the pull to stay in control. Instead, Jesus invites us to make a daily choice: to let go, let God lead, and walk into a life that is stronger, freer, and filled with blessing.

⏱ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Opening Prayer

00:44 – Are You Stuck in Life?

03:42 – The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12)

07:31 – Blessed Are the Meek Explained

13:33 – Strength Under Control

18:15 – Everyday Choices That Shape Faith

21:47 – Choosing God’s Way Daily

25:30 – A Call to Let Go and Let God

26:04 – Closing & Next Steps

Whether you are a long-time believer or just exploring faith, this sermon offers practical wisdom, biblical teaching, and encouragement for your daily life.

🙏 Listen now and discover how letting go of your plans to embrace God’s will leads to resilience, hope, and a truly blessed life.

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Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and chaos? Discover how to remain unshaken through God's promises. In this Battle Ready sermon for Maidenhead Salvation Army's Family Fun Day, Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne reveals biblical truths that will transform your anxious thoughts into unshakeable peace.

What you'll discover:

• How to find peace when life feels chaotic

• Biblical strategies for overcoming anxiety

• God's promises for worried hearts

• Practical steps to trust God in difficult times

Whether you're facing daily anxiety or life's storms, this message will equip you with spiritual tools for lasting peace and strength.

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Why Anxiety Matters

1:10 - Understanding Anxiety from a Christian Perspective

2:45 - Biblical Example: How Jesus Handled Anxiety

4:05 - God’s Promises for Anxious Hearts

5:30 - Practical Steps to Overcome Anxiety

7:10 - Prayer for Peace and Strength

8:20 - Final Encouragement & Next Steps

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Discover why the first Beatitude is the foundation of the blessed life. In this powerful sermon on Matthew 5:1-12, we explore what it truly means to be "poor in spirit" and how admitting our need for God transforms everything.

Key Points Covered:

• The real meaning of being "poor in spirit"

• Why trying to play God always leads to failure

• How humility opens the door to God's blessing

• Practical steps to live the blessed life

⏱️Timecodes

00:00 – Opening Prayer

00:55 – When Life Feels Stuck

03:30 – The Struggle of Persistent Sin

06:00 – Playing God: Our Biggest Temptation

07:45 – The Cure: The Beatitudes

08:10 – Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (NEB)

10:00 – Blessed are Those Who Know Their Need of God

13:00 – What It Means to be Poor in Spirit

18:20 – Learning Humility and Dependence

22:00 – Paul’s Testimony in Romans 7

25:00 – Receiving God’s Grace, Not Relying on Willpower

30:40 – Responding to God’s Call

33:15 – Closing Prayer

Join us for this life-changing message that will shift your perspective from self-reliance to God-dependence.

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Sunday 31 August 2025

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Sunday 17 August 2025

In this week’s Battle Ready Sermons, Rob Westwood-Payne explores how to fix your thoughts when life feels overwhelming.

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Drawing on Philippians 4:8–9, this Salvation Army preaching reminds us that what we dwell on shapes how we live. Fear, worry, and distraction can cloud our thinking, but God invites us to redirect our minds towards truth, hope, and peace.

This Christian sermon offers practical and biblical teaching on choosing what to focus on when your thoughts spiral. Whether you’re seeking encouragement in anxiety, strength in uncertainty, or resilience for everyday faith, you’ll discover steps that help you fix your eyes on Christ.

Rooted in the mission of The Salvation Army and accessible for anyone exploring faith, the message speaks to believers and seekers alike. We all wrestle with negative voices and unhelpful patterns of thought, but there is hope: God’s peace stands guard over our hearts and minds when we trust him.

Listen now to Battle Ready Sermons for clear, down-to-earth preaching that will equip you to take control of your thought life, embrace biblical hope, and live with renewed confidence in God. Subscribe for weekly Christian sermons or visit battlereadysermons.com for more resources.

Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life’s battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God’s Word.

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Sunday 3 August 2025

In this week’s Battle Ready Sermons all-age thought for our more informal 2nd Sunday Celebration, we explore what it truly means to be ready to follow Jesus - no matter the cost.

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Drawing from Luke 12:32–40 and the teachings of Jesus, this Salvation Army sermon challenges us to loosen our grip on possessions, position, and comfort so we can hold tightly to Christ alone.

Whether you’re a long-time believer or simply curious about Christian faith, you’ll find a message here that speaks to real life. We all face seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and distraction. This sermon offers practical steps for staying spiritually alert, storing up treasure in heaven, and saying “yes” when God calls you to act.

If you’ve been clinging to things that can’t last, discover how to build a faith that does. This is an invitation to live with purpose, resilience, and readiness in every area of life.

Listen now for a clear, practical, and hope-filled message that will encourage you to trust God fully, let go of what holds you back, and step forward when he says, “Go.” Subscribe for weekly Christian sermons, or visit battlereadysermons.com for more resources.

Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life’s battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God’s Word.

If today’s sermon inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Ready Sermons, a trusted source for clear, relatable sermons for believers of all backgrounds.

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Sunday 3 August 2025

Battle Ready Sermons: A Christian Sermon on Overcoming Weariness and Finding Rest in Jesus

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Are you tired - mentally, emotionally, or spiritually? In this powerful episode of Battle Ready Sermons, we explore a life-giving message of rest, rooted in Jesus’ invitation from Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT): “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

This Salvation Army sermon takes stock of a full and fruitful season of ministry and reminds us that true rest is not earned by finishing everything - it’s given to the faithful who come to Christ. Whether you’re a believer seeking soul-deep peace or someone simply burned out by life’s demands, this message brings clarity and compassion. You’ll discover why Jesus is called the Rest Maker - and how slowing down can become a sacred act of trust and renewal.

Perfect for those needing a fresh perspective during summer or anyone struggling to balance busyness and faithfulness, this biblical teaching offers practical spiritual insight for everyday life. Through real-life examples and a heartfelt call to reconnect with Christ, this sermon helps you trade exhaustion for peace.

Watch now to hear how the presence of Jesus - not the absence of work - offers rest your soul longs for.

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Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life’s battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God’s Word.

If today’s sermon inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Ready Sermons, a trusted source for clear, relatable sermons for believers of all backgrounds.

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