McKernan Baptist Church Podcast

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Welcome to our podcast! McKernan Baptist Church exists to become a community of fully devoted and developed followers of Jesus Christ that reaches our world with his transforming love and truth.

  1. Episode 1

    COMFORTED TO COMFORT Sept. 13, 2026

    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 Century Greece Very pagan every sexual perversion imagined What were Pauls afflictions? 2 Cor 6:4-5; 11:23-28; 12:10 Application Questions Suffering is common to all of humanity God comforts us in our suffering God uses us to comfort others in their suffering Suffering is a qualifier for service not a disqualifier Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking to Jesus . . . endured the cross . . . despising the shame . . . endured hostilities

  2. Episode 2

    Learning to Rely on God - Sept 20, 2026

    Learning to Rely on God 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 September 20, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Ian 2 Cor 1:8 afflictions we experienced in Asia The experience is not identified Possibly it was his experience in Ephesus Acts 19:23-41 offers a description of the riot in Ephesus We were so utterly burdened beyond our strength (vs 8) We despaired of life itself (vs 8) We felt we had received the sentence of death (vs 9) 2 Cor 1:9 But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God (who raises the dead). The key takeaway for Paul (and for us) We naturally rely on ourselves We are raised to be self-reliant We LEARN to rely on God through the afflictions of life The gift of Eternal Salvation begins by NOT relying on ourselves, but on God: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2 Cor 1:10 We discover that God delivers when we rely on him; we learn to rely on God for next time. 2 Cor 1:11 Prayer is a vital part of discipleship: in its essence, prayer is an act of relying on God.

  3. Episode 3

    Integrity Before God - September 27, 2026

    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 (12:1) These Super-Apostles make false accusations against Paul 1:12-2:4 - Hes fickle and unreliable (changes travel plans) 6:4-10 - Hes experienced too much suffering 10:10 - Hes not good-looking 11:6 - Hes not an orator 11:7-9 - Hes not demanding a wage Paul centers their attention on Jesus Christ (1:18-22) God is always faithful Christ is the fulfillment of every promise of God Christ is Gods yes to all his promises Each member of the Trinity secures our salvation God establishes us in Christ God seals us a mark of ownership God gives us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee

  4. Episode 4

    A Time to Confront, A Time to Comfort - October 4, 2026

    A Time to Confront, A Time to Comfort 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 ESV October 4, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next Week: Pastor Nathanael Gods People Confront Sin with Courage Gods People Restore the Repentant with Grace Gods People Forgive Under the Lordship of Christ Forgiveness Prayer Father, thank you for Your promise to forgive me my sins as I forgive those who have sinned against me (Matt. 6:12). Lord Jesus, thank you for dying that I might be forgiven. By a choice of my will, I choose to forgive (name) for (what they did or failed to do). When that happened, I felt (name the painful emotions). I also choose to forgive (name) for the consequences this has had on my life, including (name what was lost/difficulties suffered). I choose to release (name) from my judgement, taking them off my hook and placing them into God's 's loving lo and just hands. In Jesus' Name. Lord, I choose not to hold on to my resentment. I thank You for setting me free from the bondage of my bitterness. I relinquish my right to seek revenge and ask You to heal my damaged emotions. I now ask You to bless (name) who has hurt me, in Jesus' name. Amen

  5. Episode 5

    THE AROMA OF CHRIST - Oct 11, 2026

    Big Idea God makes the knowledge of Jesus Christ known through His people wherever He sends them. God Works in Unexpected and Disappointed Places The Gospel Always Leaves a Fragrance God's people remain faithful and true. Application Questions Paul had an open door and still left it, restless. Where have you confused ministry opportunity with peace of mind, and had to choose between them? If the gospel we preach is genuinely either life to life or death to death, how should that change the weight we give to how we talk about Jesus with friends? Who are the peddlers in our own context people who package faith for approval, profit, or likes? What does sincerity... in the presence of Christ look like by contrast?

  6. Episode 7

    Unveiled Glory - October 25, 2026

    Unveiled Glory 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 October 25, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa Next Week: Pastor Melissa The veil that Moses wore to shield the Israelites from the glory of God reflected in his face has been removed by Christ in the New Covenant. Therefore, like Moses, we may behold and reflect the glory of God to others, being transformed by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Application Questions In Exodus 33, Moses prays for God to show him His glory. Have you ever prayed this prayer before? If so, how has God answered that prayer? The Israelites were fearful to come near to God and his glory. Gods glory reveals the sin and hardness in our hearts. But in Christ, there is forgiveness and we are granted the righteousness of Christ. Is there an area in your life where you are hesitant to come near to God in? How might the Holy Spirit want to bring his freedom into that place? As a spiritual practice, do you take time to consider and look for Gods glory in everyday life?

  7. Episode 8

    MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS: WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO! - Nov. 1, 2026

    When Paul wrote Therefore in verse 1, let us consider the previous chapters teaching: By grace, we are invited into a ministry of righteousness and are robed in the righteousness of Christ. We are leaning into and able to witness the glory of God. We are experiencing freedom in the Spirit. We are being transformed into the image of God. As a result of these things We press on, not losing heart. We renounce the things that are not of God, including shameful behaviours and manipulating the word of God to make it say what we want it to say. We accept that unbelievers cannot see things as we do; it is hidden from them until the Holy Spirit removes the veil. We continue to preach Jesus and his Lordship. We keep our eyes on the glory of God which we see in Jesus. Application Questions Where do you need to be encouraged in your ministry? Are challenges weighing you down? Are you practicing your faith by being remembering Gods ongoing work in you? In the process of sanctification in your life, are there any behaviours or choices you are excusing or downplaying, perhaps trying to use Gods word to justify? Is there anything the Holy Spirit wants you to renounce in your life and make a holy break from? Are there ways we are trying to control or manipulate unbelievers in our lives, expecting them to see things as God does? How might the Holy Spirit invite you to love and pray for unbelievers? How are you practicing Jesus Christ as Lord over the whole of your life today?

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