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Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God: Advocating for others

This discussion guide invites reflection on Genesis 18, hospitality to strangers, and the relationship between justice and mercy. Use these questions to explore how Scripture can lead us toward greater love of God and neighbor. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for your questions at RPPC.

What Is Her Story?

In this sermon on Acts 16:16–40, Pastor Mark Hanna reflects on Paul, Silas, the jailer, and the enslaved girl whose story is too easily overlooked. The sermon invites us to see every person as precious and loved by God—and to make room for the voices, stories, and people we might otherwise miss.

Sermon Discussion Guide: What Is Her Story?

This discussion guide invites individuals and groups to reflect on Acts 16, overlooked voices, imperfect faithfulness, and God’s liberating love. Use it to consider how we can see one another as God sees us: precious, honored, and deeply loved.

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.

Come and See: Everyday Miracles

In this warm and reflective sermon, Pastor Mark explores the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. He invites us to look beyond the miracle and recognize the everyday signs of God's presence and love in our lives. This sermon reminds us that divine abundance often shows up in unexpected places—like a party running out of wine—and encourages us to notice the quiet ways God is at work all around us.

Come and See: An Epiphany Mashup

In this New Year sermon, Pastor Mark blends the calling of the first disciples in John's Gospel with the story of the Magi, inviting us to reflect on what it means to follow, welcome, and protect. Drawing connections between Epiphany, accessibility, and refugee experiences, this message is a heartfelt call to love boldly and live with open hearts.

A Faith of Our Own

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark explores the call of young Samuel and what it means to listen for God’s voice in our own lives. With wisdom, humor, and honesty, he invites us to reflect on faith that evolves, mentors who guide us, and a church that encourages each person’s unique journey. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

Sermon Discussion Guide: A Faith of Our Own

Explore this week’s sermon with thoughtful questions about listening for God, embracing evolving faith, and living compassionately. Perfect for small groups, personal reflection, or conversation over coffee. Come and see what God might be saying to 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.
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Revelation and Resistance: A New Heaven and Earth

Is Revelation really about destruction and judgment—or something more beautiful? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Mark wraps up our summer series with a surprising comparison (think Hallmark movies!) and a hopeful reimagining of the Bible’s final word. Come see how the end of the story might just be a new beginning.