Sermons by Mark Kernan
The Promise of The Resurrection
The Promise of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:12–26 Main Idea: The believer’s resurrection is forever secured in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I. The Devastating Results of Denying the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12–19) A. If there is no resurrection, then Christ has not been raised. B. If Christ has not been raised, the gospel is utterly absurd. II. The Glorious Results that Jesus’ Resurrection Secures (1 Corinthians 15:20–26) A. Jesus’ resurrection is a sign that our resurrection is certain B. Jesus’…
Don’t Tamper with the Truth
Don’t Tamper with the Truth 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Main Idea: Don’t tamper with the truth: the gospel you received is the only gospel that saves. I. Paul’s Concern (1 Corinthians 15:1–2) The Power of the Gospel The Challenge to the Gospel II. Paul’s Reminder (1 Corinthians 15:3–10) The Priority of the Gospel The Purpose of Jesus Death The Proofs of Jesus Resurrection III. Paul’s Point (1 Corinthians 15:11) The Resurrection Really Matters There is Only One Gospel
Don’t Flirt With Lust, Fight It
Don’t Flirt With Lust, Fight It Sermon Text: Mathew 5:27-30 What is this Thing Called Lust? (Matthew 5:27–28) The Link Between Lust and Adultery A Biblical Definition of Lust How Are We to Respond to Our Lust? (Matthew 5:29–30) Recognize the Threat Respond with Holy Ruthlessness How Can We Fulfill Jesus’ Command? We Need to Be Saved We Need to Define Sin Accurately We Need to Fear Sexual Sin We Need to Flee Sexual Sin We Need to Fight…
Homicide of the Heart
Homicide of the HEart Sermon Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Main Idea: Murder in our heart is just as serious as murder in our actions. 1. The Principle Announced (Matthew 5:21–22) – Our attitudes and words are just as important as our actions. 2. The Principle Applied (Matthew 5:23–26) – Our attempts at reconciliation are just as important as our worship 3. The Power of the Gospel
The Permanence of the Law & The Purpose of Christ
Matthew 5:17-20
Main Idea: The purpose of the OT is to lead us, by God’s grace, into God’s righteousness, through its fulfillment Jesus Christ.
The Paradoxical Pursuit of True Happiness
Matthew 5:1–6 Main Idea: Our everlasting happiness hangs on our acceptance before God and enjoyment of his ways.
The Ethics of the Kingdom: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1–7:29, Main Idea: Our priorities and actions reveal the kingdom to which we belong.
The Temptation of Christ
Matthew 4:1–11 Main Idea: Temptation loses its power when pleasing God is our highest priority.
The Purpose of Jesus’ Baptism
Matthew 3:13–17 Main Idea: Jesus identified with us in baptism so that he might rescue all those who take refuge in him.
The Purpose of God in the Experience of Jesus
Matthew 2:13–23
Main Idea: Jesus is worthy of our worship because he brought OT to its God-designed end.