Sermons by Mark Kernan
The Foundation of the Church
Text: Matthew 16:13-19
Main Idea: The church is inextricably anchored in a proper confession of Jesus and has been sovereignly commissioned to carry out Jesus’ kingdom purposes.
Sovereign God, Humble Savior
Text: Luke 2:1-7
Main Idea: Jesus was born as a baby in a lowly manger so that he could fully identify with fallen man and fully satisfy God’s wrath against our sinful rebellion.
The God Who Lifts the Lowly
Text: Luke 1:39-56
Main Idea: God is worthy of our trust and worship because he fulfills his every promise and loves to lift the lowly who humbly trust him for their every need.
The Fiery End and The Place Where Righteousness Dwells
Text: 2 Peter 3:11–18
Main Idea: The fiery end of this world is a vivid reminder that Christians must make every effort to live for the world to come.
The Slowness and Patience of God
Text: 2 Peter 3:1–10
Main Point: The long delay between Christ’s first and second coming is not a sign that he will never return. It’s an act of grace for the repentance and salvation of sin-bound humans.
The True Condition of False Teachers
Text: 2 Peter 2:17–22
Main Idea: False teachers may seem like they have discovered a path to freedom but they have not.
Common Traits of False Teachers
Text: 2 Peter 2:10b-16
Main Idea: False doctrine and immoral living go hand in hand.
Main Question: What are the common traits of false teachers?
The Certain Rise and Fall of False Teachers
Text: 2 Peter 2:1–10a
Main Idea: Cling to the gospel you have received because God is going to judge everyone who persists in unrighteousness.
The Importance of Real Life Change
Text: 2 Peter 1:5–11
Main Idea: Steady progress in practical godliness is the silent but powerful proof that we truly belong to God.
The Life-Changing Power of the Gospel
Text: 2 Peter 1:3-4
Main Idea: God has given us everything we require to live godly lives.