Ask Anything, Ask Together

By Jeff Tunnell The living Jesus said these words to us: “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” (John 14:13-14). When I consider the outcomes of corporate prayer...

The Power of Church-wide Prayer

By Joel Comiskey Paul wrote the Colossian epistle at the end of his life, and it’s noteworthy that one of his final exhortations was about prayer. He said, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Colossians 4:2). The Greek word for devote literally...

Pastors Need Intercession

by Peter Wagner (The following are excerpts from Peter Wagner’s book, “Prayer Shield,” Chosen Books, 1994, chapter 3 “Why Pastors Need Intercession”) I do want to argue that pastors and other Christian leaders, such as apostles and...

The Power of Prayer, part 2

by Ralph Neighbour Some years ago I was serving in Japan, speaking to pastors desiring to transition to cell body life. I understood it was most unusual in that culture to be invited into a residence for a meal, so I felt honored when one of the pastors did so. After...

The Power of Prayer, part 1

by Ralph Neighbour Perhaps a million pages have been published through the years on the subject of prayer. Men like E. M. Bounds and Watchman Nee are a couple of my favorites, and you have others to add to the list. The problem is not that we need another series on...

Shield Your Home

By Daphne Kirk A strong prayer shield must start at home–including the children. A prayer shield that does not begin here: Leaves both you and those who are dearest to you with inadequate protection. Does not mobilize those who love and know you best. Is a poor...