McKernan Baptist Church Podcast

Jesus asks Mary, Who is it you are looking for? Throughout scripture, we are instructed to seek God and when we seek, we will find him. Did we come today seeking to find Jesus? How are you and I seeking him daily? John records that Mary turned in response when Jesus said her name. This was Marys turning point and likely marked the rest of her life. What was our turning point when Jesus called our...

By Mike John 17:21-18:11 John 18:12-14, 19-24, 28-19:16a John 19:16b-30 John 19:31-42

John 19:17-42 March 29, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Dan Next week: Pastor Mike Lay It Down Guilt says I have done something bad; shame says I am something bad. John Ortberg Chuck Swindoll writes, Those most unqualified to condemn you, will. The One (Jesus) most qualified to condemn you, wont. Turn Around To repent is to turn, to pivot. At the Cross, that turning becomes a movement of grace. Repentance is...

John 19:1-16

John 18:28-40

Todays passage takes a closer look at the trials of Simon Peter. Peter is trying to live into his identity as a leader and as the Rock, which Jesus named him back in John 1. But hes doing so in his own strength and understanding. His response to the challenges he faces is to: Fight John 18:1-11 Flight (Deny) John 18:15-18, 25 27 Freeze John 21:2-3

Where do I need to surrender my desire for recognition and choose humility instead? Where do I need to invite Gods protection through renewed joy and deeper grounding in His Word? Is there a relationship where God is calling me to pursue reconciliation, forgiveness, or unity?

John 16

John 15

John 14:1-31 ESV

love put on display, love betrayed, love one another

John 12:27-36 January 25, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Mike Next week: Pastor Dan The Weight and the Wonder of the Purposes of God (John 12:27-30) The Father has a purpose for Jesus and for us, bringing glory to God through both the wonderful and the difficult. The Power and the Pull of the Cross of Christ (John 12:31-33) The message of the cross is powerful, and the resulting pull is Jesus drawing people...

John 12:12-26 ESV

What is in the innermost circle of your life? What would it take for the deepest, most tender part of your heart to be fully occupied by Jesus? What fears, worries, or patterns would you need to surrender to make room for Him alone? Jesus is calling each of us to this tender, radical love. Will you let Him have the center of your life today?

John 11:1-44

Luke 1:46-55; Luke 1:67-75

Called To Jesus calls His sheep by name, and they recognize His voice. Cared For Jesus gives His sheep safety, provision, and abundant life. Covered With Jesus protects His sheep by laying down His life for them.

We experience true joy when we see Jesus for who He really is.

ohn 8:31-59 ESV December 7, 2025 (2nd Sunday of Advent) Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next week: Pastor Dave True disciples hear His voice and remain in His word. True freedom hears His voice and breaks sins chains. True identity hears His voice and reveals our Father. True response hears His voice and bows. Discussion Questions Jesus connects freedom with abiding. In your experience, why do many Chri...

Is there an area where you might you hold a skewed understanding of Jesus, limiting him in some way? How does Jesus as the Light of the kosmos bring you hope? How are you practically living into that hope? How does Jesus as the Light of the kosmos cause you concern or even fear? Is there a place in your life where you dont welcome his Light?

John 7:25-52

His sheep hear His Voice. John 7:1-24

The Shepherds Voice Exposes Our Empty Hunger v22-34 The Shepherd Voice Invites Us to Eternal Life v35-51 The Shepherd Voice Calls Us to Abide in Him v52-59 The Shepherd Voice Tests Those Who Truly Hear v60-71

John 6:1-21

John 5: 31-47 October 26, 2025 Jesus Calls His Witnesses: Jesus Self-Testimony Anothers Testimony John the Baptists Testimony Jesus Work as Testimony The Fathers Testimony through the Word How will the jury rule? Discussion Questions How do you find the evidence that Jesus presents in His case? Is it convincing enough for you? How do we get distracted by human glory, or by those that are flashy an...