McKernan Baptist Church Podcast

Church at Corinth planted by Paul (Acts 18) Aquila & Priscilla assisted Silas & Timothy joined Paul Church at Corinth was infiltrated by rival teachers (super-apostles) 11:5; 12:11 They preached a different Jesus / gospel (11:4) They claimed Jewish credentials (11:22) They claimed visionary / spiritual experience (12:1) These Super-Apostles make false accusations against Paul 1:12-2:4 - Hes fickle...

Integrity Before God 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 September 27, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Ian Church at Corinth planted by Paul (Acts 18) Aquila & Priscilla assisted Silas & Timothy joined Paul Church at Corinth was infiltrated by rival teachers (super-apostles) 11:5; 12:11 They preached a different Jesus / gospel (11:4) They claimed Jewish credentials (11:22) They claimed visionary / spiritual experience (1...

Introduction 2 Corinthians is the most personal of all Pauls letters Paul writes to defend his apostleship Some are asking: If you really are an apostle, sent from God, why do you experience so much opposition and affliction? Who is Paul? Teacher / Theologian of early Christian Church Missionary / Church Planter of the First Century What do we know about Corinth? Important Roman city of First Cent...

This summer, weve been looking at examples in the Bible of individuals who were Going without Knowing. They found themselves in circumstances where they went ahead in faith without knowing the outcome. If we were to zoom out, take a step back, what we see is actually the people of God on mission. They said yes in faith to the call of God on their lives, even though they didnt know what it might le...

When the Road Gets Hard Acts 15:36 16:34 August 30, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Mike Next week: Pastor Melissa When the Plan Changes The plan may change, but God's overarching call continues. When God Closes the Door Guard against a closed door becoming a closed heart. When the Road Gets Hard Paul and Silas worshiped without knowing the outcome. We worship because we know who God is. Application Question...

What do you do when you DO step out in faith into the calling that God has for you, and it starts to not look like you expected it would? Pattern: Peter stepped into the unknown. At first, it was amazing And then it got scary. Keep your eyes on Jesus Remember What Jesus Has Done Remember Who Jesus Is We Worship

TRUSTING THE GOD WHO HAS SPOKEN: MARY'S RADICAL YES Luke 1:26-38 ESV August 16, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael When God has spoken clearly, faith trusts his word and submits to his will even when we dont know everything that obedience will mean. God's call begins with his grace, not our greatness. God gives us enough to trust him, even when He doesnt give us the whole story. God's Word calls us to...

MOVING FORWARD THROUGH PRAYER Nehemiah 1:111; 2:18 August 9, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha God often prepares us in prayer before He sends us into His purpose. Prayer isnt the preparation for the work; its part of the work. Have you ever received news that changed your life? A phone call. A doctors report. A conversation that made you realize something had to change. Nehemiah experienced such a momen...

Going Without Knowing: When Disappointment Overwhelms Us 1 Kings 19:1-18 August 2, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa How could Elijah be courageous one day and then despondent the next? How does he respond to overwhelming disappointment? As we unpack todays passage, there are three practical steps for what to do when disappointment crushes us. Retreat and Rest Honest Disclosure Wait for Direction Discu...

Going Without Knowing Ruth July 26, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Brianna God's Loyalty Invites Our Loyalty When we don't know what God is doing, we can remain loyal because God has already proven Himself faithful. God's Loyalty Remains, Even When We Can't See Him God's silence is not God's absence. God is faithfully at work, even when we can't see it. Loyalty Shapes Our Character Character is formed throu...

Faith and the Presence of God Exodus 33:1-15 July 19, 2026 Speaker: Harrison Chang Faith is not just about doing daring things; it is about actively living every waking moment in the presence of God. The Importance of Gods Presence. What difference does it make? How do I actively live in His presence? Discussion Questions What does the passage actually say about the presence of God? What is the di...

Main Idea: Because the Lord is with His people, we can remain faithfully obedient even when His purposes remain hidden. Gods Presence is Greater Than Your Circumstances God's Presence Produces Costly Faithfulness Gods Presence Sustain Us when His Purposes Remain Hidden Discussion Questions What situation in your life tempts you to believe God has forgotten you? Where is God calling you to obey Him...

Genesis 12:1-4 July 5, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha Next week: Pastor Nathanael Trust grows when we step out on Gods promises, even without seeing the full path. God often calls His people to move before He reveals the destination. Faith is not knowing every detail but trusting the One who leads. Life is filled with unknowns. We make decisions about careers, families, ministry, health, and the futur...

Hebrews 13:1-17 & Matthew 25:1-13 June 28, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa Next week: Pastor Sasha A Ready People live out their faith in good deeds by the power of the Holy Spirit in them. Discussion Questions Hebrews 13:1-17 lists a number of practices and virtues that a Christian should be attentive to. Is there a verse that stands out to you? What do you need to embrace as a practice of your fait...

Psalm 78:1-8 ESV June 21, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next week: Pastor Melissa God forms His people to receive, remember, embody, and faithfully pass on His works so that each generation places its hope in Him. A Generational People Receives the Story of God A Generational People Declares the Works of God A Generational People Lives So the Next Generation Hopes in God. Discussion Questions Wha...

Why does the apostles teaching appear first among the characteristics of the early church? How is biblical fellowship different from ordinary social interaction? Why was the breaking of bread so important to the first Christians? How does prayer demonstrate our dependence on God? What three results of a devoted church life are described in Acts 2:42-47? Which of the four practices needs the greate...

James 3:13-18 June 7, 2026 Speaker: Harrison Chang Next week: Pastor Sasha Love that builds the church is a love that comes from the wisdom of heaven. True wisdom is going to prove itself in community. 3 Manifestations of Worldly Wisdom Comparison and Criticism Discontent and Covetousness Bitterness Wisdom that Comes From God Pure Holy Sincere Without Hypocrisy Peace Loving Gentle and Open to Reas...

Becoming a Community of Grace - May 31, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Brianna Next week: Harrison Chang Grace Calls Us to Know Who We Are Holy and Dearly Loved Grace Calls Us to Love Practically Compassion Kindness Humility Gentleness Patience Grace Calls Us to Turn Toward Each Other ● Bear One Anothers Burdens ● Forgive as Christ Forgave You Grace Calls Us to Gratitude. This is such a gift! No...

The church is not something we attend or build, she is a people we are becoming. Our spring sermon series, Becoming the Church is guiding us to follow the voice of Jesus, as He forms us into a community where lives are being transformed together. Becoming the BODY of LOVE May 24, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Dan Next week: Pastor Brianna The Spirit Builds His Church Growing Up in Christ Built Up in Love D...

Gifted For The Common Good, 1 Cor 12:4-11 Formed into One Body, 1 Cor 12:12-13 Rejecting Comparison and Pride 1 Cor 12:14-20 I dont belong is replaced by, I belong and have something to contribute 1 Cor 12:21-25 I dont need you is replaced by, you are needed and have something to contribute Becoming the Church: Every Part Matters Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

Ephesians 4:1-6 May 10, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha Next week: Pastor Mike Unity Begins With A Worthy Walk Paul is saying: Let your daily life match the gospel you proclaim. Unity is not mainly about church structure. It is about Christian character. Unity begins with a worthy walk. Unity Requires Formed Character Paul gives four qualities that protect unity. Humility - Most church conflicts are no...

John 10:27-30; 1 Pet 2:4-10 May 3, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next week: Pastor Sasha The Shepherd Calls a People We Are Built Together When We Come to Christ Christ is the Cornerstone of Our Faith Alignment to Christ Forms a New People Application questions If someone observed your life over the last 6 months, what would they say is forming you most? In what ways are you treating church as so...

FOLLOW ME John 21:15-23 April 26, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Dave Next week: Pastor Nathanael Simon, son of John Three questions, three answers, three instructions: Do you love me? You know that I love you. Take care of My flock

The Rock is Sunk The Rock gets Skunked The Rock Surrenders to Love Application questions Where are you trying to prove yourself to God? Where are you striving instead of surrendering? What would it look like to receive His love, right now, before doing anything for Him? What would it look like to rely more on God than your own effort this week?

John 20:19-31 April 12, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next week: Pastor Dan The Gospel of John is Written for The Purpose of Belief and Life. The Risen Jesus Gives Assurance, Peace, and Joy. The Risen Jesus Meets Doubt and Calls for Belief. Application questions What locked doors are shaping your life right nowfear, anxiety, shame, disappointment, control? Where in your life do you most need to h...