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Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There?
This discussion guide accompanies Pastor Mark’s sermon “Were You There?” from John 18:12–27. It offers reflection questions for individuals, families, and small groups to explore what it means to stand with Jesus in moments of pressure and uncertainty. Wherever you are in your faith journey, these questions invite deeper conversation about courage, peace, justice, and the way of Christ.

Were You There?: Take Care of Each Other
What would you say if you knew time was short? In this Lenten sermon from John 13, Pastor Mark reflects on Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and the simple but demanding command that follows: love one another. This message invites us to slow down, imagine a love that does not give up on us, and consider how that love leads to justice right here in Baltimore. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you in this story.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There?: Take Care of Each Other
Looking to go deeper? This discussion guide explores Jesus’ radical act of foot washing and what it means to love in action. Perfect for small groups, families, or personal reflection during Lent, these questions help us practice hospitality, pursue justice, and engage a curious faith together.

Were You There? The Resurrection and the Life
In this Lenten sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on John 11 and the raising of Lazarus—one of the most powerful turning points in the Gospel. What does it mean that Jesus wept? And how can we trust that “the worst thing is never the last thing”? This message invites us to face mortality and brokenness not with fear, but with hope in the God who walks with us through the valley.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There? The Resurrection and the Light
This companion guide invites individuals, families, and small groups to reflect more deeply on John 11 and Pastor Mark’s Lenten message. Explore questions about grief, trust, resurrection hope, and what it means to walk through life’s valleys together. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

The Light of the World
Why do bad things happen? In John 9, Jesus confronts that question — and shifts the focus from blame to revelation. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what it means to truly see and truly listen, and how refusing to hear another person can compound suffering. This message invites us into courageous compassion, reminding us that while we can’t fix the world, we can offer ourselves — and that is holy work.

Sermon Discussion Guide: The Light of the World
Go deeper into this week’s sermon with reflection questions designed for small groups, families, or personal prayer. Explore spiritual blindness, the power of listening, and how we are called into “holy trouble” as followers of Christ. Wherever you are in your faith journey, this guide invites honest conversation and deeper connection.

Co-Workers with God
In this week’s sermon from John 4:46–54, Pastor Mark explores the healing of the official’s son as a sign of divine partnership and human advocacy. With compassion and conviction, he challenges us to be co-workers with God in building a beloved community where justice and love prevail.
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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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Pastor Mark reflects on Genesis 18, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the harm caused when Scripture is used to shame or exclude. He invites us instead to read with love, hospitality, and courage—asking how God’s mercy and justice shape our life together.![]()
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