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Wisdom's Children
"Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?" John the Baptist wasn’t the only one with expectations about the Messiah. We all have moments where we wonder if God is working in the way we had hoped. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what happens when God’s kingdom shows up differently than we expect—and why that might be the best news of all. Read the full sermon here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Wisdom's Children
Curious to dive deeper into Sunday’s message? Our sermon discussion guide invites you to reflect on John the Baptist’s question, “Are you the one?” and explore how Jesus challenges our expectations. Use it for personal reflection or group discussion! Access the guide here.

Close to Death
In Luke 7, we meet two very different people: a powerful Roman centurion and a grieving widow. Yet Jesus responds to both in a way that upends our expectations. Read Pastor Mark’s sermon on faith, compassion, and the God who chooses life over death.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Close to Death
Want to go deeper with Sunday’s sermon? This week’s discussion guide explores themes of faith, compassion, and how Jesus meets us wherever we are. Use it for personal reflection or group discussion!

When Mercy Offends
Jesus often challenged people’s expectations—even to the point of offending them. This week’s sermon explores Luke 6:1-16 and how Jesus’ approach to Sabbath and mercy disrupts our normal ways of thinking. What does it mean to embrace mercy even when it challenges us? Read the full sermon transcript here.

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.
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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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In Sunday’s sermon, he reflected on the courage required to confront the misuse of power—and reminded us that our own voices, however small they may seem, can make a difference.![]()
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In this moment from Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Mark invites us to look beyond a single election and consider the world our daily choices are helping to create. Does it resemble the kingdom Jesus proclaimed—a kingdom where justice and mercy work together, wrongdoing is held accountable, power is told the truth in love, and every voice matters?![]()
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Baltimore, Maryland 21210
