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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.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Divine Mischief
Dive deeper into “Divine Mischief” with this week’s discussion guide. Explore the themes of community, faith formation, and God’s playful nature with reflection questions and practical applications.
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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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