Sermons by Mark Kernan (Page 25)
The Gospel-Centered Life (Part 2): A Clear Sign
Text: Philippians 1:29-30
Main Question: How is mission-focus and fearless faith in the face of gospel opposition a ‘clear sign’ from Godthat oppressors will be destroyed and that suffering believers will be saved?
Main Idea (answer): Faith in Jesus and suffering for Jesus are divine gifts that demonstrate you truly belong to Jesus.
The Necessity of the Resurrection
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12–19
Main Point: If Jesus was not raised from the dead, you are following a false religion and forever doomed.
An Unwelcome Arrival
Text: Matthew 21:1-19
Main Point: Jesus is not only the promised Messianic King, he is the authoritative judge of his people.
The Gospel-Centered Life (Part 1)
Text: Philippians 1:27–30
Gospel Hope: The Foundation of Christian Hedonism
Text: Philippians 1:18B-26
Main Idea: When Christians are consumed with a passion to glorify God at all times and in all ways, they are able to find gospel-hope, joy and satisfaction in every circumstance.
Gospel Perspective (part 2)
Text: Philippians 1:12–18
Main Idea (1:12–18): The gospel completely reshapes our perspective by redefining the nature of true success.
Question: How can Paul rejoice when disingenuous preachers preach the gospel for their own ends?
Gospel Perspective (part 1)
Text: Philippians 1:12-18
Main Idea: The gospel completely reshapes our perspective and redefines the nature of true success.
The Key to Holiness
Text: Philippians 1:9–11
Main Idea: Sanctification is ultimately about joy in God NOT acceptance before God.
The Joyful Hope of Gospel Assurance
Text: Philippians 1:6
Main Idea: Christians have Assurance in their salvation because God always finishes the good work that he begins.
The Pure Joy of Gospel-centered Partnerships
Text: Philippians 1:3-11
Main Idea: Deeply committed gospel-centered partnerships produce a deep seated joy that cannot be quenched by ministry trials.