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Is it Right to be Angry?
In Pastor Mark’s sermon on Jonah, he explores the story of a reluctant prophet, God’s boundless mercy, and the challenges we face in seeing the big picture. Jonah’s journey of anger, faith, and unexpected hope invites us to wrestle with our own responses to God’s mercy and love. Read the full sermon to journey deeper into Jonah’s story.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Is it Right to be Angry?
Looking to dive deeper into the story of Jonah and reflect on this week’s sermon? Our discussion guide offers questions and insights to help you explore the themes of mercy, hope, and the big picture of faith in Jonah’s story. Perfect for individual reflection or small group study.

Just Enough
Read Pastor Mark’s sermon on Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, a story of faith, scarcity, and trusting God’s provision, even when resources are few and the future feels uncertain. Discover how their journey reminds us to find peace in ‘enough for today.’

Sermon Discussion Guide: Just Enough
Dive deeper into this week’s sermon with a guided discussion on trust, provision, and God’s faithfulness. Reflect on how Elijah’s story invites us to live in faith each day, with enough for today and hope for tomorrow.

All the Peoples of the Earth
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on Solomon’s prayer of dedication for the temple and shares a powerful story about grace from Father Greg Boyle. How do we make God’s love visible in the world around us? Dive into this sermon to explore how faith, risk, and compassion intersect in surprising ways.

Sermon Discussion Guide: All the Peoples of the Earth
Ready to dive deeper into this week’s sermon? Use this discussion guide to reflect on themes of making God’s presence visible, taking risks in faith, and extending compassion to others. Whether in small groups or personal reflection, these questions will help you explore how God’s love becomes tangible in everyday life.

God's (In)Dwelling
In this sermon from October 20, Pastor Mark reflects on David’s desire to build a temple for God in 2 Samuel 7 and God's surprising response. As David enjoys the height of success, God reminds him—and us—that true dwelling isn’t in physical structures but in our hearts. Explore how God’s grace reorders our understanding of success and invites us to let God dwell within us. Click through to read the full transcript.

Sermon Discussion Guide: God's (In)Dwelling
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon with this discussion guide based on 2 Samuel 7. Reflect on themes of success, humility, God’s grace, and the powerful idea that God desires to dwell in our hearts. Use these thoughtful questions for personal reflection or group discussion to help apply the sermon’s message to your life. Click through for the full 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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