Sermons by Mark Kernan
Prudence and Providence in the Separation of Paul and Barnabas
Text: Acts 15:36-41
Main Point: God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission.
Jesus Alone or Jesus And?
Text: ACTS 15:1-35
Main Point: The gospel of grace alone through faith alone is the singular source of our salvation and our fellowship with the people of God.
A Meditation on the Incarnation
Text: Selected Passages
Main Point: The Incarnation gives Christians incredible comfort and much needed clarity into the natural constraints of our human condition.
Immanuel, God With Us
Text: Matthew 1:21-23
Main Point: God is physically present to deliver and to save in the person of Jesus Christ, whether we chose to embrace him or not.
Through Many Tribulations
Text: Acts 14:19-28
Main Point: Our call to gospel perseverance is lived out in the context of the local church.
The God Who Was Always There
Text: Acts 14:8-18
Main Point: The “best way” to share the gospel is to tailor it to the preexisting beliefs of your audience.
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth
Text: Acts 13:42-52
Main Point: Our gospel privileges in Jesus Christ are the product of God’s purposeful work on our behalf.
The Freedom that Moses Never Wrought
Text: Acts 13:13-43
Main Point: The law of Moses could never secure what God freely offers through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Continuing Work of the Holy Spirit
Text: Acts 13:1-12
Main Idea: The mission of the church is wholly dependent upon the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
How Then Should We Live?
Text: Hebrews 10:19–25
Main Point: The gospel-truths we profess should increasingly define our view of reality and increasingly drive us to actively live in a way that accords with that reality.