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Revelation and Resistance: Why We Worship
In this powerful continuation of our Revelation and Resistance series, Pastor Mark Hanna takes us into the heart of Revelation 7—a vision of heavenly worship that turns our assumptions about salvation and worth upside down. With humor, honesty, and spiritual insight, he invites us to see worship not as a performance or a ticket to heaven, but as a radical act of remembering who God is—and who we are. "God is not stingy. God’s grace is sweeping."

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Why We Worship
In this powerful continuation of our Revelation and Resistance series, Pastor Mark Hanna takes us into the heart of Revelation 7—a vision of heavenly worship that turns our assumptions about salvation and worth upside down. With humor, honesty, and spiritual insight, he invites us to see worship not as a performance or a ticket to heaven, but as a radical act of remembering who God is—and who we are. "God is not stingy. God’s grace is sweeping."

Revelation and Resistance: What the Spirit is Saying
In this fourth week of our Revelation and Resistance series, Pastor Mark reflects on the letters to the early churches in Revelation and what they reveal about spiritual discernment, faithful resistance, and the tension between empire and gospel. Through a pastoral and prophetic lens, he invites us to listen deeply to our community, to our conscience, and to the Spirit still speaking today. Where is God calling us now? Come and see.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: What the Spirit is Saying
This week’s guide explores themes of perception, power, community, and Spirit-led listening through the lens of Revelation’s letters to the churches. Whether you're reflecting on your own or discussing with a group, these questions are designed to help you engage more deeply with the sermon and your faith journey. Let the Spirit stir new insights and actions in you this week.

Revelation and Resistance: Worthy Is the Lamb
When the heavenly court expects a fierce lion, they are met instead by a wounded Lamb. In this third message from our Revelation series, Pastor Mark challenges us to rethink what real strength looks like — and to discover that love, vulnerability, and faithful witness are more powerful than any empire.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Worthy is the Lamb
Dive deeper into this week’s sermon on Revelation 5:1–14. Explore how 'Lamb power' calls us to reimagine strength, resist the powers of this world, and live out the radical truth that love is the most powerful force on earth.

Revelation and Resistance: Unmasking the Beast
In one of the most challenging and powerful texts of scripture, Pastor Mark explores the dramatic imagery of Revelation and helps us see its deeper message of courage, resistance, and hope. This sermon dives into how ancient symbols speak to our present struggles—and remind us that no matter how strong the beasts of our day seem, they will not have the final word. God will. Come hear why Revelation is less about predicting the future and more about facing the present with faith.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Unmasking the Beast
Revelation can be hard to understand, but its message is one of enduring hope and holy resistance. This week’s discussion guide invites you to dig deeper into the sermon and explore what it means to stand against modern “beasts,” reject Christian nationalism, and live today with the assurance that God’s love prevails. Perfect for personal reflection or group conversation.
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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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