Taking Our Cities For God - Rev: How to break spiritual strongholds [Paperback]

John Dawson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 2002

You are in the middle of an invisible spiritual war! Explore strategies for faith and prayer that can win the battle! Just imagine for a moment--living in a community where children meet to pray, crime is almost nonexistent and people fill the churches. In Taking Our Cities for God, you will explore dynamic and life-changing strategies to help you tear down the strongholds that have held your community back from its full spiritual potential. Remove the roadblocks that prevent your city from experiencing spiritual renewal and revival! This revised handbook with its thirteen-lesson study guide invites you to take part in a cleanup effort that will open the heavens above your city and allow God's blessings to flow freely.It's original printing over twelve years ago launched an era of successful prayer walks, mapping and strategic intercession. Now is the time for you to claim your spiritual authority and take your city for God!You will:

• Discover God's purpose for your city.
• Study and grasp your city's spiritual history.
• Discern the strongholds that work against your city.
• Join others to intercede for your city.
• Develop a plan to break the strongholds and bring your city to God

 

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About the Author

John Dawson is a well-loved author and leader. He is founder of the International Reconciliation Coalition, a global network dedicated to healing wounds between people groups and elements of society. He is former founder/director of Youth With A Mission-Los Angeles.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House; Rev Upd edition (March 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884197646
• ISBN-13: 978-0884197645
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Our Cities for God, March 21, 2001

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Mohanan Unni - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taking Our Cities for God: How to Break Spiritual Strongholds (Paperback)

While curiosity about the occult and the supernatural pervades our society, the devil's best defense has been the successful delusion of mankind into thinking that the kingdom of darkness does not really exist. Consequently, there is a widespread ignorance about the evil power, even among Christians. Many churches that preach the existence of Satan and demons do not acknowledge that people need help and deliverance. John Dawson's experience and the word of God lead to another conclusion. John Dawson presents a spiritual and systematic way of understanding and dealing with the kingdom of darkness that tend to block the progress of the Kingdom of God in an urban area. He states these problems and offers a strategy for faith and intercessory prayer. In the fourth section, Mr. Dawson deals with the subject of crossing the Jordan to take the land. Christians were born to fight the spiritual warfare. Mr. Dawson challenges us to catch the demonic arsonist and bind the demon with God's power. He provides us with a theology of the unseen realm such as the Angels, the evil spirits and the territorial control. With Scripture and fascinating personal testimonies, he shows us the reality of territorial control and spiritual strongholds. Mr. Dawson gives us a five-step strategy for faith and intercessory prayer. This includes worship, waiting upon the Lord, confession, overcoming evil with good and travailing in prayer. This topic challenges our so-called "enlightened" western minds. It is not a scientific book but it is a biblically based theological reflection on the question of spiritual territorial control. Demonic influences affect many in varying degrees and the cities need the Gospel of Christ. John Dawson explains that Christians can take authority over the demonic realm and bring freedom to those that need it so desperately. Mr. Dawson speaks very effectively to a much-neglected aspect of the Gospel in the church today.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous perspective on how prayer works!, August 9, 2009

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Jane N. Ogg "kid whisper" (Martin, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Our Cities For God - Rev: How to break spiritual strongholds (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book! It is not only an inspiration to pray more, but there is tremendous insight into why prayer works, how to pray, spiritual warfare, and God's perspective on your town. Especially enlightening was the section that teaches you how to examine the past to discover the strengths and weaknesses of your city.

This is easy reading and well worth the time it takes to read it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Change City & Country, November 26, 2011

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Barbara Powers - See all my reviews
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This book is very encouraging and written very well. It tells how we can make a difference in our country with prayer!