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Hearts that Overflow
1 Samuel 2:1-10 reflects on the story of Hannah, who, in her vulnerability, cries out to God with her desires. Pastor Mark challenges us to see how God transforms personal desires into a broader call for justice, love, and peace. Read the full sermon to explore how we can shift from self-centered prayers to hearts that overflow with God's desires.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Hearts that Overflow
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon with this week’s discussion guide. Explore themes of vulnerability, justice, and how God transforms our prayers to align with God's desires. Perfect for individual reflection or small group study.

Anxiety, Idols and the God Who Loves Us
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark draws from Exodus 32 and reflects on how the Israelites’ impatience led them to create idols. He challenges us to examine the ways we create modern-day "golden calves" in our fast-paced lives and offers a way back to the freedom and grace God continually provides. Click through to read the full transcript.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Anxiety, Idols and the God Who Loves Us
Join us in deeper reflection with this discussion guide based on Pastor Mark’s sermon. Explore themes of idolatry, freedom, and restoration in Exodus 32. Use these questions for personal reflection or group discussion as we seek to step off the "merry-go-round" of life and reconnect with God’s grace.

God Releases Us from Bondage
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark explores how God seeks to understand us, liberating us from what binds us and showing compassion for our universal human needs. With stories of transformation and deep empathy, we are invited to remember that we are each a "magnificent work of art" in God’s eyes. Read the full transcript to reflect on how God’s love frees us to love others.

Sermon Discussion Guide: God Releases Us from Bondage
Dive deeper into this week's sermon with our discussion guide. Explore themes of liberation, universal human needs, and compassionate understanding, and reflect on how we can embody God's love in our relationships and community. Perfect for individual reflection or group study.

God Saves Us from Ourselves
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark takes us on a journey through the story of Joseph and his brothers. Despite betrayal, jealousy, and pain, Joseph models forgiveness and compassion, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, God is at work. Explore the themes of breaking through tradition, radical compassion, and God's transforming love. Click through to read the full sermon transcript.

Sermon Discussion Guide: God Saves Us from Ourselves
Looking to dive deeper into this week’s sermon on Joseph and his brothers? Our discussion guide offers thought-provoking questions on forgiveness, compassion, and how God invites us to live out radical love in our daily lives. Click through for the full discussion guide.
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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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Learn about the significant work underway in South Baltimore and stay afterward for light refreshments and conversation.![]()
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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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