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Sermon Discussion Guide: When Mercy Offends
This week’s sermon reminded us that mercy is not always easy—it can be disruptive, even offensive. How do we wrestle with Jesus’ radical call to mercy and rest? Use this guide for personal reflection or group discussion as we explore Sabbath, justice, and what it means to truly follow Christ.

One More Time
What does it mean to ‘drop your net’ and follow Jesus? This week, Pastor Mark retells Luke 5:1-11 from Simon Peter’s perspective, inviting us to reflect on God’s abundance, calling, and grace in our lives. Read the full sermon transcript here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: One More Time
Ready to reflect on Sunday’s powerful message? This week’s sermon discussion guide offers thoughtful questions about trust, abundance, and finding purpose in God’s call. Whether you're exploring on your own or with a group, this guide will inspire meaningful conversations and fresh insights.

A Greater Purpose
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on Luke 4:14-30. Jesus’ declaration in the synagogue challenges our ideas of grace, fairness, and belonging, reminding us that God’s love is expansive and for everyone. Read the full transcript here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: A Greater Purpose
Dive deeper into Sunday’s sermon with our discussion guide. Explore themes of belonging, grace, and God’s expansive love, and reflect on how Jesus’ words call us to action. Perfect for small groups or personal study.

Remember Your Baptism and Be Glad
Read Pastor Mark’s full sermon from January 12, 2025, exploring Luke 3:1-22. Discover how God has already made a way to us through grace and love, and how we can live as reminders of God’s love for others. Click to read the full transcript.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Remember Your Baptism and Be Glad
Looking to reflect deeper on Sunday’s message? Use this week’s discussion guide to explore themes of repentance, grace, and God’s love. Perfect for personal reflection or small group discussions. Click to access the guide.

Divine Mischief
“Divine Mischief” explores the story of young Jesus in the temple and invites us to see the sacred in ordinary moments. Through playful musings and reflections, Pastor Mark challenges us to embrace curiosity, community, and divine mischief in our lives.
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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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But Pastor Mark reminds us: “We do not need to live in fear, because God is already with us.”![]()
Trust does not mean pretending that life is easy or that our fears are not real. It means believing that the God who brought all things into being loves us more than we could ever imagine and will not leave us to face life alone.![]()
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Join us on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 PM for Reimagining South Baltimore: Environmental Restoration, Responsible Development, and Renewal, featuring Brad Rogers, Executive Director of the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.![]()
Learn about the significant work underway in South Baltimore and stay afterward for light refreshments and conversation.![]()
📍 Roland Park Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
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When life brings pain, disappointment or failure, it can feel as though we have been left to manage everything alone. Sunday’s message offers another possibility: God meets us in our weakness and remains with us through every part of the journey.![]()
If you missed worship yesterday, watch the service on RPPC’s Facebook page @Roland Park Presbyterian Church and hear Pastor Mark’s final sermon in the “Disputing with God” series.![]()
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You do not need to have God—or life—completely figured out before coming to church. Bring your questions, your hopes, your doubts, and your whole self. Wherever you are in your personal faith journey, there is a place for you here. Join us for worship tomorrow at 10:30 AM at Roland Park Presbyterian Church. All are welcome.![]()
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Roland Park Presbyterian Church
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Baltimore, Maryland 21210
