By Dr. Victor M. Matthews wrote this spiritual warfare prayer for strength and protection. Dr. Matthews went to his reward in 2008 after a notable ministry of prayer, pastoral work, seminary education, small group mentoring, and conference teaching. The prayer originally titled “Warfare Prayer” has been revised by Pastor Mike Dixon. God and Father, I […]
Spiritual Warfare
Praying in the Spirit
This is the second post in a series on Fighting the Spiritual Battle in Prayer. The following posts will share three characteristics of warfare prayer. This post shares the first: Prayer in the Spirit. “…Praying at all times in the spirit.” (Ephesians 6:18) If the spiritual battle is against spiritual enemies, we need help from […]
Fighting the Spiritual Battle in Prayer (Ephesians 6:18–20)
This is the first post in a series on fighting the spiritual battle in prayer based on a sermon I preached on Ephesians 6:18–20 (download mp3). Read the first post below. Read the rest of the series: Praying in the Spirit, Praying at all times, One Way to Fight Anxiety in Prayer, Praying with all […]
When the Devil Calls You a Sinner, Tell Him Jesus Died for Sinners
If you have ever doubted your salvation due to your sin, this quote from Charles Spurgeon will provide comfort. I know what the devil will say to you. He will say to you, ‘You are a sinner!’ Tell him you know you are, but that for all that you are justified. He will tell you […]
Uncle Screwtape’s Advanced Strategies against Gospel Growth
The following article is modeled off of C.S. Lewis’ classic book The Screwtape Letters. My dearest nephew Wormwood, I write you with greater urgency than mere words can convey. Two years ago, your subject crossed the point of no return when leaving the dark kingdom of our Lord and embracing the Enemy’s Son. Luckily for […]
