This sermon looks at Praying the Stations of the Cross. It’s an ancient practice that, in some traditions, may be looked on with suspicion — “vain repetition”, and all that.

But it’s in this repetition that we’re reminded of Christ’s life and the story of the Christian faith. This type of prayer allows those stories and principles to seep deep into our minds and hearts — letting us pattern our life after that of Jesus.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting with Praying the Stations of the Cross

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We’re in the midst of a sermon series on prayer, learning about some of the more than 40 ways there are to pray. Within those 40 ways, there’s bound to be a method of prayer that is a perfect match for you.

This sermon looks at Prayers of Examen. (No, that’s not a typo. It’s an old word that relates to deep introspection.) We’ll look at two specific techniques that will help you review your life — the big events, and the day to day — and hear from God about the direction you’re going.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting with Prayers of Examen

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We continue our series on prayer, learning about some of the more than 40 ways there are to pray. Within those 40 ways, there’s bound to be a method of prayer that is a perfect match for you.

This sermon focuses on written prayers. We’ll look at two ways to communicate with God in writing: letters to God, and journaling.

Writing out your thoughts and impressions in prayer can be a great way to tap into the deep wisdom that God offers to us all.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting with Written Words as Prayer

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We’re in the midst of a sermon series on prayer, learning about some of the more than 40 ways there are to pray. Within those 40 ways, there’s bound to be a method of prayer that is a perfect match for you.

This sermon’s focus: body prayer. Did you know you can pray without using words? Sound bizarre and impossible?

Listen or watch as we look at three ways to use your body and feelings (rather than your mind and words) to communicate with God.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting with Body Prayer

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Did you know that there are more than 40 ways to pray? If it seems like you’re just wasting your time when you pray, it could be that you’re trying to pray in a way that isn’t right for you.

This week, we’ll look at the ancient practice of lectio divina — praying the scriptures. This prayer method challenges you to engage your heart, not just your head, when reading the Bible. It may be just the thing you need to make a real connection to God.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting With Praying the Scriptures: Lectio Divina

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Did you know that there are more than 40 ways to pray? If it seems like you’re just spinning your wheels — or wasting your time — when you pray, it could be that you’re trying to pray in a way that isn’t right for you.

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new, practical series on prayer. One of the many methods of prayer we examine may be just the thing you need to make a real connection to God.

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Sermon supplement: Experimenting with Prayers of Imagination

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