Many understand praying to be nothing more than talking to God—a conversation where we ask the Creator of the world for help; it’s our opportunity to ask the Lord for something.

Is there more to it than that? Yes!

Join us in this ten-week study as we examine a handful of the prayers in the Bible to discover this foundational truth: the Lord uses prayer to shape us into the holy, righteous image of Christ. And, because we receive Christ's righteousness, we can be assured that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working" (James 5:16b).

Learning to Pray from the Bible | Fall 2025 Men's and Women's Bible Study

Russ Ramsey explores the joy of waiting on the Lord in our study entitled, "The Joy of the Lord: Contentment in Christ in All Circumstances." This is week seven of our study covering Luke 2:21–38 and Isaiah 40:1–5; 30–31.

The Joy of the Lord | Week Seven: Simeon, Anna, and the Joy in Waiting

Melanie Rainer leads our discussion on the joy of John the Baptist for our study entitled, "The Joy of the Lord: Contentment in Christ in All Circumstances." This is week eight of our study covering John 3:22–30, John 15:1–11, and Psalm 16:8–11.

The Joy of the Lord | Week Eight: John the Baptist and the Joy of Knowing Christ

Todd Teller discusses the church's first martyr, Stephen, in our study entitled, "The Joy of the Lord: Contentment in Christ in All Circumstances." This is week nine of our study covering Acts 7:51–60, Psalm 91:1–16, Matthew 16:24–27, and Philippians 1:20B–26.

The Joy of the Lord | Week Nine: Stephen and the Joy of the Lord in Life and Death

Lee Eric Fesko explores a short letter from Paul on the subject of forgiveness in our study entitled, "The Joy of the Lord: Contentment in Christ in All Circumstances." This is week ten of our study covering Philemon 1 and Philippians 2:5–11.

The Joy of the Lord | Week Ten: Philemon and the Joy of Forgiveness

Melanie Rainer concludes our study with a look at Isaiah's future joy in our study entitled, "The Joy of the Lord: Contentment in Christ in All Circumstances." This is week eleven of our study which covers Isaiah 35 and Revelation 21:1–4.

The Joy of the Lord | Week Eleven: Isaiah and Future Joy

Lee Eric Fesko kicks off this ten-week study speaking from James 5:13–18, and Matthew 6:9–13. This is week one in our study, "Learning to Pray from the Bible."
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Many understand praying to be nothing more than talking to God—a conversation where we ask the Creator of the world for help; it’s our opportunity to ask the Lord for something.

Is there more to it than that? Yes!

Join us in this ten-week study as we examine a handful of the prayers in the Bible to discover this foundational truth: the Lord uses prayer to shape us into the holy, righteous image of Christ. And, because we receive Christ's righteousness, we can be assured that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working" (James 5:16b).

Week 1 | Introduction: Why We Pray and The Anatomy of a Prayer

Melanie Rainer continues our ten-week study speaking from 1 Samuel 1:1 - 18. This is week two in our study, "Learning to Pray from the Bible."

Many understand praying to be nothing more than talking to God — a conversation where we ask the Creator of the world for help; it's our opportunity to ask the Lord for something.
Is there more to it than that? Yes!

Join us in this ten-week study as we examine a handful of the prayers in the Bible to discover this foundational truth: the Lord uses prayer to shape us into the holy, righteous image of Christ. And, because we receive Christ's righteousness, we can be assured that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working" (James 5:16b).

Week 2 | Hannah: Prayer of Supplication (1 Samuel 1:1-18)

Melanie Rainer continues our ten-week study speaking from 1 Kings 8:22–53. This is week three in our study, "Learning to Pray from the Bible."
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Many understand praying to be nothing more than talking to God—a conversation where we ask the Creator of the world for help; it’s our opportunity to ask the Lord for something.

Is there more to it than that? Yes!

Join us in this ten-week study as we examine a handful of the prayers in the Bible to discover this foundational truth: the Lord uses prayer to shape us into the holy, righteous image of Christ. And, because we receive Christ's righteousness, we can be assured that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working" (James 5:16b).

Week 3 | Solomon: Prayer of Intercession (1 Kings 8:22–53)

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