McKernan Baptist Church Podcast

Matthew 16:24-25; 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-40

Luke 4:14-21 & Isaiah 61

The Barrier of Sin Romans 3:23 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Barrier of Fear Proverbs 29:25 John 14:27 The Barrier of Pride James 4:6 Proverbs 3:34

Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 20:26-28, Galatians 5:13

1. Getting to the wilderness We are driven by the Spirit into the wilderness by: A major life transition Trauma or personal crisis Moral struggle Si Smiths video shown in sermon, youtube.com/watch?v=O5bfxGNMY9c 2. In the wilderness, we encounter a deep lesson on authentic lament. Lament is a form of praise Lament guides us in tenderness with God Attachment Theories Secure Attachment Anxious-avoida...

Empowered: The Journey of Living in the Spirit Drink. Be Filled. Repeat. John 7:37-39 & Ephesians 5:15-20 How Do We Drink? Hebrews 10:22-25 We draw near to God with sincerity and with faith that He hears us. We get our hearts and bodies washed up regularly with confession and forgiveness. We hold on to hope in Gods faithfulness even when life looks hopeless. We thoughtfully encourage one another t...

Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 8:9-11

Terry Okken is Ordinated today

We launch our new series entitled Empowered: The Journey of Living in the Spirit, with an Epiphany sermon. We will discover how the same Spirit that guided the Three Wise Men continues to guide us today to glorify the Lord Jesus.

Used politically, the term Father expresses the power of a leader to give life, sustain life, and guide the life of a nation into the future. Christ and his Kingdom is the fulfillment of the divine title Everlasting Father. Colossians 1:13-20 The foundational source of this Fatherhood and all its implications is based on the nature of God. God is love; 1 John 4:7-16. Questions for Reflection How w...

Isaiah 9:2-7 ESV

Isaiah 9:2-7 ESV

He Will Be Called... Mighty God

Arrogance and Anxiety are connected. If only or in spite of? Passive victims or mighty warriors? What is your role? What does God do?

In the midst of the suffering that we face, we are invited into deep community and real hope.

Welcome to McKernan Baptist Church! We are delighted that we have this opportunity to join together with you in heartfelt worship. We aspire to be people that fulfil our calling as sisters and brothers in the Family of God as we love God and love one another. We are not perfect here; but Jesus is. By His grace, we are His church. You are welcome here. I. The call to inherit the blessing, because t...

Peter teaches that loyalty to God should rule ones inner life despite ones outward circumstances. 1. Living together as the people of God means using our freedom for good. 2. Living together as the people of God means living a life shaped by the crucified Christ. 3. Living together as the people of God means honoring each other in marriage and close relationships.

1. Grace to be holy (1:13-21) By grace, 1:1-2 we have been chosen for covenantal affection by Gods foreknowledge. 1:3 we have been born again to a living hope 1:4 we have an inheritance that is perfect in every way 1:5 we are protected by God 1:6-7 we are being refined 1:8 we are swimming in faithful love 1:10-12 we are what the prophets and angels all point toward and are captivated by 2. Grace t...

The sermon from October 20th

A Generous Life

Encouragement is essentialnot only to lift us from moments of isolation but also to strengthen the bonds within our community and propel us forward in our shared journey of following Jesus. Drawing from our passage in Hebrews, well explore three simple yet powerful ways to encourage others through the invitations: Come with, Come in, and Come on!

Colossians 3:1-14 We dont rise to the level of our morals and virtues. We fall to the level of our beliefs which are reinforced by our perceived identity, our thought patterns, and our actions.

Group Discussion Questions 1. Make a list of what God accomplished through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. 2. Make a list of our churchs ministries. How do they align with Gods quest of reconciliation? 3. Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-20. What do we learn about God? About ourselves? 4. What might need to shift in our posture and practice with one another so that we are living as people that...

1 Peter 4:7-11 NRSV Spiritual Gifts and Serving One Another

John 13:31-35 ESV