Were You There?: Take Care of Each Other

What would you say if you knew time was short? In this Lenten sermon from John 13, Pastor Mark reflects on Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and the simple but demanding command that follows: love one another. This message invites us to slow down, imagine a love that does not give up on us, and consider how that love leads to justice right here in Baltimore. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you in this story.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There?: Take Care of Each Other

Looking to go deeper? This discussion guide explores Jesus’ radical act of foot washing and what it means to love in action. Perfect for small groups, families, or personal reflection during Lent, these questions help us practice hospitality, pursue justice, and engage a curious faith together.

Were You There? The Resurrection and the Life

In this Lenten sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on John 11 and the raising of Lazarus—one of the most powerful turning points in the Gospel. What does it mean that Jesus wept? And how can we trust that “the worst thing is never the last thing”? This message invites us to face mortality and brokenness not with fear, but with hope in the God who walks with us through the valley.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There? The Resurrection and the Light

This companion guide invites individuals, families, and small groups to reflect more deeply on John 11 and Pastor Mark’s Lenten message. Explore questions about grief, trust, resurrection hope, and what it means to walk through life’s valleys together. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

The Light of the World

Why do bad things happen? In John 9, Jesus confronts that question — and shifts the focus from blame to revelation. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what it means to truly see and truly listen, and how refusing to hear another person can compound suffering. This message invites us into courageous compassion, reminding us that while we can’t fix the world, we can offer ourselves — and that is holy work.

Sermon Discussion Guide: The Light of the World

Go deeper into this week’s sermon with reflection questions designed for small groups, families, or personal prayer. Explore spiritual blindness, the power of listening, and how we are called into “holy trouble” as followers of Christ. Wherever you are in your faith journey, this guide invites honest conversation and deeper connection.

Co-Workers with God

In this week’s sermon from John 4:46–54, Pastor Mark explores the healing of the official’s son as a sign of divine partnership and human advocacy. With compassion and conviction, he challenges us to be co-workers with God in building a beloved community where justice and love prevail.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Co-Workers with God

This week’s guide invites deeper reflection on healing, advocacy, and divine partnership from John 4:46–54. Use these thoughtful questions to explore what it means to be beloved children of God and co-workers for justice in today’s world.

What's in Your Well?

When a snowstorm moved worship online, Pastor Mark invited us to reflect on what’s beneath the surface of our lives. In John 4, a Samaritan woman at a well discovers the living water Jesus offers—an image of grace and transformation that still flows today. Read the full sermon, “What’s In Your Well?” to dive deeper.

Sermon Discussion Guide: What's in Your Well?

Want to go deeper with Sunday’s message? This week’s sermon discussion guide explores the power of testimony, the difference between dominant and relational power, and the grace Jesus offers each of us. Perfect for small groups, reflection, or devotional time.