McKernan Baptist Church Podcast

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...

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...