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Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: A New Heaven and Earth
Want to go deeper into Sunday’s message? This week’s discussion guide explores how Revelation invites us to return to love, resist the empire, and live with defiant hope. Great for personal reflection or small groups.

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.
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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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As we continue celebrating 125 years of life, faith, and community at Roland Park Presbyterian Church, we’re delighted to welcome Bach in Baltimore to our sanctuary on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m. for Intimate Baroque Masterworks, the opening concert of its 39th season.![]()
The program features music by Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi, and we’re especially proud that RPPC Director of Music Dr. Phillip Collister-Murray will be one of the featured soloists. Phillip will sing selections including Bach’s beloved “Mache dich, mein Herze, rein” from the St. Matthew Passion.![]()
For 125 years, music has been part of the way RPPC gathers, worships, celebrates, and connects with the wider community. This concert offers another wonderful opportunity to fill our historic space with extraordinary music and welcome neighbors and friends through our doors.![]()
Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 p.m.
Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4801 Roland Avenue![]()
All are welcome. Come celebrate this milestone year with us and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of Baroque music.![]()
Learn more and purchase tickets at bachinbaltimore.org.![]()
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We are often encouraged to count our blessings. But what if counting them is only the beginning?![]()
Pastor Mark reminds us that the Christian life is not about stockpiling blessings for ourselves. It is about recognizing what we have received and then asking how those gifts can be put to use for someone else.![]()
Where might one of your blessings become a blessing today?![]()
If you missed Sunday’s worship service, you can watch it on RPPC’s Facebook page Roland Park Presbyterian Church ![]()
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Sunday is almost here 💛![]()
Come as you are and join us at RPPC for worship, music, reflection, and community. Whether church is familiar to you, brand new, or something you’re finding your way back to, you are welcome here.![]()
🕥 Worship at 10:30 AM
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We can’t wait to see you.![]()
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SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a fun-filled evening of laughter, connection, and a little friendly competition at Game Night on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m.![]()
Bring your favorite board game, card game, or party game—or just come ready to play. There will be something for everyone, whether you love strategy, trivia, classic games, or simply spending time with good people.![]()
We’ll provide a taco dinner, including gluten-free and vegan options, so all you need to bring is yourself. If you’d like, desserts to share are always appreciated.![]()
Game Night is a great chance to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the gift of community in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Invite a friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member and come join us.![]()
All are welcome. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you at RPPC.![]()
Friday, October 2 | 6:00 p.m.
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4081 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210![]()
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4801 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
