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Disputing with God: Advocating for Others

In this sermon on Genesis 18, Pastor Mark Hanna revisits the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and invites us to read it through the biblical call to hospitality, not exclusion. He explores how Scripture asks us to wrestle with justice, mercy, covenant, and the ways our lives are bound together. This sermon offers permission to bring our questions, doubts, and evolving images of God into a living faith.

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.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God ~ Appealing to God's Mercy

This discussion guide invites individuals and groups to reflect more deeply on themes from Pastor Mark’s sermon, including divine mercy, human freedom, faithful questioning, and our partnership with God. Through scripture reflection and practical questions, participants are encouraged to explore how love, compassion, and responsibility shape our faith journey today.

Something New and Something Old

In “Something New and Something Old,” Pastor Mark reflects on Paul’s time in Athens, the gift of a living and evolving faith, and the 125-year story of Roland Park Presbyterian Church. This sermon invites us to honor those who came before us, remain open to transformation, and give thanks for the grace that gathers us around the table. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you at RPPC.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Something New and Something Old

This discussion guide invites deeper reflection on Pastor Mark’s sermon “Something New and Something Old.” Explore questions about Paul in Athens, growing faith, church history, beloved community, and the grace that connects us across generations. Use it for personal reflection, small groups, or conversation with others.

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.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Co-Workers with God

This week’s guide invites deeper reflection on healing, advocacy, and divine partnership from John 4:46–54. Use these thoughtful questions to explore what it means to be beloved children of God and co-workers for justice in today’s world.

What's in Your Well?

When a snowstorm moved worship online, Pastor Mark invited us to reflect on what’s beneath the surface of our lives. In John 4, a Samaritan woman at a well discovers the living water Jesus offers—an image of grace and transformation that still flows today. Read the full sermon, “What’s In Your Well?” to dive deeper.

Sermon Discussion Guide: What's in Your Well?

Want to go deeper with Sunday’s message? This week’s sermon discussion guide explores the power of testimony, the difference between dominant and relational power, and the grace Jesus offers each of us. Perfect for small groups, reflection, or devotional time.