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You're Not You When You're Hungry
When life leaves us tired, lost, or spiritually hangry, what do we do? In this powerful message from World Communion Sunday, Pastor Mark reflects on the Israelites’ wilderness journey and the ways God still shows up, often in unexpected forms. Read the full transcript to rediscover God’s provision in uncertain times.

Sermon Discussion Guide: You're Not You When You're Hungry
Want to go deeper with this week’s message? Our sermon discussion guide explores questions of faith, trust, and daily provision. Perfect for small groups or personal reflection. Whether you’re in a literal wilderness or just feeling a bit hangry, these questions are for you.

Let My People Go
In this powerful sermon on Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, Pastor Mark explores how God calls, equips, and frees us—not just for our own sake, but for the liberation of others. What does it mean to follow a God who still speaks through fire, equips the unsure, and values interdependence? Read the full sermon and reflect on what it means to be called—together.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Let My People Go
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon on Moses’ call and God’s liberating presence. This guide is designed for individual reflection or group discussion, with thoughtful questions about faith, calling, accessibility, and our collective journey toward justice and inclusion.

Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
Pastor Mark reflects on Genesis 27 and 28 with wit, honesty, and unexpected insight. What if the biblical story of Jacob and Esau is not just a serious tale of deception—but also a divine comedy meant to catch us off guard? Dive into this full sermon to explore how God’s blessings are already ours, even when we try to chase them by other means.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
This week’s guide offers thoughtful questions to help you explore the unexpected humor, spiritual insight, and human dynamics in Jacob’s story. Whether you're journaling on your own or gathering with a group, let these reflections open new perspectives on grace, identity, and what it means to live as a blessing.

Thinking for Ourselves
Explore a thought-provoking sermon from Roland Park Presbyterian Church on Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Mark Hanna reflects on faith in uncertain times, the mystery of God’s love, and what it means to trust when life turns upside down.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Thinking for Ourselves
Dive deeper into this week’s challenging and beautiful story from Genesis 22. This guide offers thoughtful questions for reflection or group conversation centered on faith, freedom, and God’s presence in the unknown. Perfect for small groups or quiet moments of personal reflection.
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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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