In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on Solomon’s prayer of dedication for the temple and shares a powerful story about grace from Father Greg Boyle. How do we make God’s love visible in the world around us? Dive into this sermon to explore how faith, risk, and compassion intersect in surprising ways.
Ready to dive deeper into this week’s sermon? Use this discussion guide to reflect on themes of making God’s presence visible, taking risks in faith, and extending compassion to others. Whether in small groups or personal reflection, these questions will help you explore how God’s love becomes tangible in everyday life.
In this sermon from October 20, Pastor Mark reflects on David’s desire to build a temple for God in 2 Samuel 7 and God’s surprising response. As David enjoys the height of success, God reminds him—and us—that true dwelling isn’t in physical structures but in our hearts. Explore how God’s grace reorders our understanding of success and invites us to let God dwell within us. Click through to read the full transcript.
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon with this discussion guide based on 2 Samuel 7. Reflect on themes of success, humility, God’s grace, and the powerful idea that God desires to dwell in our hearts. Use these thoughtful questions for personal reflection or group discussion to help apply the sermon’s message to your life. Click through for the full guide.
1 Samuel 2:1-10 reflects on the story of Hannah, who, in her vulnerability, cries out to God with her desires. Pastor Mark challenges us to see how God transforms personal desires into a broader call for justice, love, and peace. Read the full sermon to explore how we can shift from self-centered prayers to hearts that overflow with God’s desires.
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon with this week’s discussion guide. Explore themes of vulnerability, justice, and how God transforms our prayers to align with God’s desires. Perfect for individual reflection or small group study.
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark draws from Exodus 32 and reflects on how the Israelites’ impatience led them to create idols. He challenges us to examine the ways we create modern-day “golden calves” in our fast-paced lives and offers a way back to the freedom and grace God continually provides. Click through to read the full transcript.
Join us in deeper reflection with this discussion guide based on Pastor Mark’s sermon. Explore themes of idolatry, freedom, and restoration in Exodus 32. Use these questions for personal reflection or group discussion as we seek to step off the “merry-go-round” of life and reconnect with God’s grace.
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark explores how God seeks to understand us, liberating us from what binds us and showing compassion for our universal human needs. With stories of transformation and deep empathy, we are invited to remember that we are each a “magnificent work of art” in God’s eyes. Read the full transcript to reflect on how God’s love frees us to love others.
Dive deeper into this week’s sermon with our discussion guide. Explore themes of liberation, universal human needs, and compassionate understanding, and reflect on how we can embody God’s love in our relationships and community. Perfect for individual reflection or group study.
Roland Park Presbyterian Church is a local community of faith that was founded in 1901. RPPC is an inclusive and welcoming member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and More Light Presbyterians as well as an Earth Care and Matthew 25 Congregation that is pursuing justice, practicing hospitality and engaging curious faith. RPPC worships together each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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