"Jesus" Tagged Sermons
Matthew 5:31-32 – Jesus Teaches On Divorce
Divorce is one of those things that are not pleasant to talk about. But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches on the very topic. When he gave the words in Matthew 5:31-32 it was to a group of people who thought you could divorce for any reason. Jesus challenges that idea and instead establishes the importance, oneness, and permanence of marriage. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle discusses this idea and also goes over some of the biblical grounds…
Matthew 5:27-30 – The Danger Of Lust
In Matthew 5:27-30 Jesus continues in his great sermon called, “The Sermon on the Mount.” In this section, he teaches on the danger of lust. Most people recognize the problem of adultery. However, many people think, “What’s wrong with just a little lust? How will that hurt anyone?” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains the danger and how we can find freedom. Lust is excessive, selfish sexual desire that is outside of the boundaries God established. Sermon Clip (The teaching…
Matthew 5:21-26 – The Danger of Anger
In this section of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus affirms the commandment that we should not murder. But then he takes it step further by stating that we should not even be angry. In fact, if we are angry, we are the same as murderers. But if that is the case, how do we live? Why did Jesus get angry? Pastor Kyle addresses these questions and more. As Christians, we should hate murder and strive for…
Matthew 5:17-20 – What Did Jesus Believe About The Bible?
What should we think of the Old Testament? Is it equally inspired to the New Testament? If so, does that mean we should listen to and obey all of the Old Testament laws? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-20 where Jesus addresses those types of questions and more. Every part of the Bible is important. Just make sure you read it the same way Jesus did. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with…
Matthew 5:7-9 – How To Find Happiness In A Sad World (part 3)
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the next three beatitudes in Matthew 5:7-9, which are being merciful, a peacemaker, and pure in heart. This are attributes that are only possible through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Kyle shows why these are important and how we can grow them in our own life. We should be merciful to others because God was merciful to us. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be…
Matthew 5:5-6 – How To Find Happiness in a Sad World (Part 2)
In this second sermon through Matthew 5-7, Pastor Kyle looks at the next two beatitudes, which are meekness and hungering for righteousness. Both of these attributes are important for the Christian life and ones that we should seek to develop in our lives. If you do, you will be blessed! Meekness does not equal weakness. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button) Island Pond Baptist…
Acts 27 – Safe In Christ?
Guest preacher Dave Herring, former pastor of Cornerstone Church, walks through the story in Acts 27 of Paul being shipwrecked to explore the theme of being safe with Christ. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love…
John 2:18-25 – The Authority of Jesus
In John 2:18-25, Jesus is indirectly asked about his authority for clearing people out of the temple. In other words, what gives Jesus the right to do it? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines Jesus’ authority over the temple and shows how that authority extends to you and me as well. We are not just a temple of God, we are his temple! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking…
John 2:13-17 – The Passion Of Jesus
In John 2:13-17, Jesus goes to the temple at Passover and finds all sorts of people making a profit off of the worship of God. He then passionately drives out the money changers. What can we learn from Jesus doing this? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives two important areas that Jesus’ passion comes out in this story. True worship comes from us! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking…
John 2:1-12 – The Power of Jesus
In John 2, Jesus is further revealed to the disciples and to us. In verses 1-12, Jesus takes his disciples to a wedding and something goes very wrong. The wedding runs out of wine. But why is that a big deal? And why did Jesus think it was important enough to perform a miracle to make more wine? Pastor Kyle addresses this and more. “When you are told to believe in him, believe in him up to the brim! When…
John 13:34-35 – A Disciple Loves
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives the third characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, which is: A disciple of Jesus Christ loves. In John 13:34-35, Jesus is giving some farewell instructions to the disciples as he prepares to to finish his ministry on earth. Jesus talks about the importance of loving one another. But this raises a question: how do we love one another? What is biblical love? Pastor Kyle answers these questions and more. A new commandment…
Daniel 9:20-27 – Going Through Dark Times
In the second part of chapter 9, the angel Gabriel describes a vision about 70 weeks. While this is a difficult passage to interpret, the takeaway is that there will be bumps along the road but Jesus is ultimately going to win. Things do not happen in our time frame, but in God’s. However, we can have confidence to know that God will carry it to completion. A “no” or “wait” from God always results in something better later on.…