Sermons by Mark Kernan (Page 4)
The Problem that Exile Could Never Solve
Text: Daniel 9:20-24
Main Point: The problem of my sin needs to be addressed before I can enjoy unhindered fellowship with God and the blessings of his promised kingdom.
A Tutorial on Prayer
Text: Daniel 9:1-19
Main Point: When God’s people grasp the true nature of his character and the certainty of his promises, they are emboldened to pursue him in humble confession and confident prayer.
The Ravaging Power of Evil and the Sovereign Restraint of God
Text: Daniel 8:1-27
Main Point: The ravaging power of evil is never free from God’s sovereign restraint or his restoring grace.
The History of Grace
Text: Matthew 1:1-17
The Twofold goal of Matthew’s Genealogy:
David’s Promised Son
Text: 2 Samuel 7:1–17
Main Idea: God’s plan of redemption has always been the product of his free and undeserved grace.
The Fearful Face of History and the Firm Kingship of Heaven (Part 2)
Text: Daniel 7:15–18
Main Point: The rage of wicked rulers can never reverse the victory that God has sovereignly planned in Jesus Christ.
The Essence of Christian Dicipleship
Text: Matthew 28:18-20
The Fearful Face of History and the Firm Kingship of Heaven
Text: Daniel 7:1-18
Main Point: The certainty of God’s kingdom in Jesus Christ may not eliminate our fear and suffering but it offers us gospel-sanity and a secure hope amidst the uncertainties of life.
The Night the Lions Fasted
Text: Daniel 6:1-28
Main Idea: God is worthy of our deepest devotion and highest praise no matter the cost.
Weighed and Found Wanting
Text: Daniel 5:1-31
Main Idea: The heart of pride is to know that God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble but to live as if you are not accountable to his judgments and have no need of his services.