# Sermon: A Brief Theology of Prayer (April 26, 2026)

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Published: 2026-04-27T15:32:01+00:00
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## Resource

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 and Acts 6:1-4 Daniel Robbins Quotes for Reflection: Kallistos Ware, The Orthodox Way (quoting Tito Colliander on the Ascetics). "Prayer is action." Application Questions 1. If you look at your practice, what does is imply about your lived belief in prayer? 2. If you had to focus on one request for this coming day, what would it be? How about for the next week? 3. What fears does prayer bring up in you? Would praying about them help?

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