Why do so many Christians seem to treat prayer so casually? Could it be that we have forgotten that we are in a spiritual battle and that the stakes are eternal? In this message from Colossians 4:2–18, we’re reminded that prayer is not simply a means of asking God to give us the things we want. It’s a privilege we have of asking God to carry out his will amid a spiritual battle for the souls of men. Find out what it means to use prayer as a wartime walkie-talkie.

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Despite having plans for their children’s academic, athletic, social, and financial‬ ‭ success, many parents, including Christian parents, have given little thought to their‬ ‭ children’s spiritual development. This is the thing that matters most—their standing‬ ‭ before God and their growth in grace. In this message from Colossians 3:20–21, David‬ ‭ Platt highlights the difference it makes when parents and children listen to God’s Word‬ ‭ and respond with faith in Jesus and obedience to his commands.‬

Secret Church 25 is finally happening this April 11, and there’s still time to join us! For six hours, believers from all over the world will come together online to study the book of Matthew. We’ll discover how to make our lives count for what matters most and pray for the persecuted church. This is a night you don’t want to miss. Sign up now at radical.net/sc25 – We hope to see you there.

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Fewer people are getting married in our culture, and many who do get married tend to delay the pursuit of marriage until they are well into their 20s and 30s. This low view of marriage has also seeped into the church so that many Christians have lost sight of a biblical view of marriage. In this message from Colossians 3:18–19, David Platt points the church to God’s good design in marriage, including the way husbands and wives are to reflect Christ’s love for the church in the way they relate to one another.

Secret Church 25 is finally happening this April 11, and there’s still time to join us! For six hours, believers from all over the world will come together online to study the book of Matthew. We’ll discover how to make our lives count for what matters most and pray for the persecuted church. This is a night you don’t want to miss. Sign up now at radical.net/sc25 – We hope to see you there.

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