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Were You There? No Kings (But Jesus)

In this powerful Lenten sermon, Pastor Mark invites us into the tension between “power over” and “power with” through the trial of Jesus before Pilate. What does true power look like in a world shaped by fear, control, and division? And how might Jesus be calling us to something different? This message challenges us to reflect on where our allegiance lies—and what it means to follow a king unlike any other.

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.

Partners in Creation

In this thoughtful and poetic sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on the first creation story in Genesis 1 and explores the divine pattern of inviting, making space, and blessing. Through personal story, biblical insight, and theology, he invites us to consider our role in God’s ongoing creation. Read the full sermon here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Partners in Creation

This week’s sermon discussion guide explores the themes of divine partnership, sacred freedom, and human responsibility in creation. Designed for personal reflection or group conversation, these questions help us live into God’s creative rhythm: Invite. Make Space. Bless.