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Revelation and Resistance: Unmasking the Beast
In one of the most challenging and powerful texts of scripture, Pastor Mark explores the dramatic imagery of Revelation and helps us see its deeper message of courage, resistance, and hope. This sermon dives into how ancient symbols speak to our present struggles—and remind us that no matter how strong the beasts of our day seem, they will not have the final word. God will. Come hear why Revelation is less about predicting the future and more about facing the present with faith.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Unmasking the Beast
Revelation can be hard to understand, but its message is one of enduring hope and holy resistance. This week’s discussion guide invites you to dig deeper into the sermon and explore what it means to stand against modern “beasts,” reject Christian nationalism, and live today with the assurance that God’s love prevails. Perfect for personal reflection or group conversation.

Revelation and Resistance: Is This the End or the Beginning?
“Revelation and Resistance” kicks off our summer sermon series exploring the misunderstood, metaphor-rich final book of the Bible. In this opening sermon, Pastor Mark Hanna invites us to rethink Revelation—not as a prediction of doom, but as a lens into the deeper reality of God’s love, justice, and collective salvation. Spoiler: it involves a gorilla and some keys.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Is This the End or the Beginning?
This week’s discussion guide invites you to reflect more deeply on Pastor Mark’s sermon, “Revelation and Resistance.” Explore what it means to resist the powers of this world, to embrace a collective vision of salvation, and to glimpse the Kingdom of God breaking through. Great for personal reflection or group conversation.

Heirs According to the Promise
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark shares a childhood story about lines drawn in a shared bedroom — and how Paul’s words to the Galatians remind us that Christ came to erase the lines we draw between each other. Read the full transcript and reflect on what it means to be truly one in Christ.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Heirs According to the Promise
Use this week’s discussion guide to explore Pastor Mark’s message about boundaries, belonging, and trust. Perfect for personal reflection or small group conversation.

Living By Faith
On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Mark reflects on the power of the Spirit, the silence of God, and the invitation to see the world through the lens of faith. Read the full sermon to explore what it means to ‘live by the Spirit’ in today’s complex world.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Living By Faith
Looking to dive deeper into Sunday’s message? This week’s sermon discussion guide offers thoughtful questions and spiritual practices to help you reflect on the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life. Great for small groups or personal devotion.
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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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