Sermons by Mark Kernan (Page 3)
The Longing That Leads to Brotherly Love
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3
Main Idea: Believers will grow in brotherly love as they pursue their highest pleasure in God himself
The Defining Characteristic of the Local Church
Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25
Main Idea: Brotherly love should be the defining characteristic of the local church.
The Irreducible Message of the Gospel
Text: 1 Corinthians 15
Main Idea: You cannot call yourself a Christian if you deny the resurrection because the promise of the gospel is forever anchored in Jesus’ literal resurrection from the dead.
Fear: The Paradoxical Imperative of Our Earthly Exile
Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Main Point: Christian let every manner of your earthly conduct be a tangible expression of your highest happiness in and pursuit of God himself.
Holiness: The Fundamental Mark of the Family of God
Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16
Hope: The Fundamental Disposition of the Christian Life
Text: 1 Peter 1:13
Main Idea: Christian, live every moment of your life in the hope of future grace so that you might thrive during your time of earthly exile.
The Privilege of Our Hope
Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12
Main Idea: Christians enjoy the highest privilege, in that, our salvation is the fulfillment of God’s OT promises through his prophets.
The Confirmation of Our Hope
Text: 1 Peter 1:8-9
Main Point: True faith is marked by an ever-imperfect but ever-growing love for Jesus, trust in Jesus, and enjoyment of Jesus.
The Challenge To Our Hope
Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7
Main Point: God uses our suffering to strengthen our faith and hope in him.
The Certainty of Our Hope (Part 2)
Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Main Point: Assurance of salvation requires more than a temporary period of personal faith and faithfulness.