Practicing the Way
As we begin exploring a new study, we want to provide you with some additional resources. On this page, you'll find a variety of helpful materials for both you and your small group! This series is based on the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. You can purchase the book on Amazon here.
A great place to start is at practicingtheway.org! There, you can create a free account, which will give you access to a wealth of course materials. When you sign up, be sure to register as part of our church.
Week 1- In the dust of the Rabbi
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Spiritual Health Reflection
Create an account at practicingtheway.org and complete the Spiritual Health Reflection. This is a great way to give yourself a baseline of where you’re at!
Homework
This week, we are focusing on prayer! This homework is an easy way to start practicing this daily practice to build a routine.
Small Group Questions
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Week 2- Formations
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
Take some time over the next week or two to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
This week, we are focusing on scripture! This homework is an easy way to start practicing this daily practice to build a routine.
Small Group Questions
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Week 3- The Practices
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
If you haven’t yet, take some time to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
To grow, we need more than content; we need real, embodied practice. In our age of exhaustion, Sabbath is one of the most neglected and most crucial of all the practices of Jesus.
Small Group Questions
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Week 4- Meeting God in Pain and Suffering
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
If you haven’t yet, take some time to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
Part of meeting God in our deepest moments is admitting to ourselves the emotions that we are having. Join us this week as we practice naming our emotions.
Small Group Questions
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Week 5- Healing from Sin
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
If you haven’t yet, take some time to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
We heal from sin by coming out of hiding. This is why this session, almost more than any other, must be put into practice.
Small Group Questions
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Week 6- Crafting Rules for Life
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
If you haven’t yet, take some time to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Small Group Questions
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Week 7- Life Together
Sermon Video
Take a look at the sermon video to catch up or review.
Formation Audit
If you haven’t yet, take some time to complete this exercise. It will help you establish a baseline of where you currently stand and identify areas where you have opportunities for growth.
Homework
Jesus’ call to community isn’t a theory or an idea, it’s a practice — a relational way of doing life together.
Small Group Questions
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