Sermons by Mark Kernan (Page 10)
The Priority of the Word
Text: Acts 6:1-7
Main Idea: The mission of the church requires that it prioritize the preaching of the Word while actively ministering to the physical needs of its members.
Persecution and Paradoxical Joy
Text: Acts 5:12–42
Main Idea: Opposition and persecution cannot stop the advance of the gospel; rather they unwittingly reveal the active power of Jesus in the persevering faithfulness of his blood-bought people.
The Power of Prayer in the Face of Gospel Opposition
Text: Acts 4:23-31
Main Point: God empowers his people to boldly withstand every manner of opposition as they pursue him in prayer.
A Question of Authority
Text: Acts 4:1-21
Main Idea: Spiritual authority flows from a person’s wholesale allegiance to Jesus Christ (and his revealed Word), not their “position of authority” in the religious community.
Walking and Leaping and Praising God
Text: Acts 3:1-26
Main Idea: Miraculous healings herald the present reign of Jesus Christ and point forward to his promised restoration of all things. And as a result, they beckon us to embrace Jesus in humble repentance and faith.
The Astonishing Product of Pentecost
Text: Acts 2:41-47
Main Idea: The Holy Spirit gave birth to a radically new community marked by heartfelt generosity, not an informal association of religious individuals.
The Meaning of Pentecost (Part 2)
Text: Acts 2:22–41
Main Idea: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscores Jesus’ true identity and beckons every person to humbly respond in repentance and faith.
The Meaning of Pentecost (part 1)
Text: Acts 2:5-21
Main Idea: The Spirit-empowered languages at Pentecost were a sign that God was extending his saving promises, through Israel, to everyone who calls on his name
The Promise Arrives
Text: Acts 2:1-13
Main Idea: The day of Pentecost demonstrates that Holy Spirit is the necessary and active power behind the effective ministry of the local church.
The Unexpected Restoration of the Resurrected Christ
Text: John 21:1–19
Main Idea: A Christian’s sin and failure moves the heart of Christ to mercy and compassion not instant wrath and anger.