Sermons on Holidays
1 Peter 1:3-9 – Living Hope
Jesus is our living hope! In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at 1 Peter 1:3-9 where Peter talks about how the resurrection of Jesus shows we can have a hope that will not go away, particularly in difficult times. Since he rose from the dead, he proved that he is imperishable. Therefore, we can put our hope and trust in him while we are suffering. Will you allow trials and difficulties to destroy your faith or grow your…
Matthew 21:1-11 – The King Is Coming
The king is coming! In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Matthew 21:1-11 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey just days before he would be crucified. No matter your past or present, Jesus is offering you the chance to have peace with God. 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 Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH,…
Matthew 1:16 – Joseph: An Adoption Story
The entire genealogy goes down to Jesus’ father Joseph. But if you know the story of Jesus, Joseph is not the biological father. So why is there a genealogy of someone who is not the biological father of Jesus? The answer is: adoption. Pastor Kyle shows how the story of Joseph being the father of Jesus is an adoption story. Even more, the good news of Jesus (known as the “Gospel”) is also an adoption story because when we put…
Matthew 1:3, Genesis 38 – Tamar: God Will Accomplish His Plan
Jesus had a bunch of crazy people and stories in his lineage. In this sermon series, Pastor Kyle looks at several of the stories from Matthew 1, which is the genealogy of Jesus. For the first sermon, we look at the story of Tamar in Genesis 38. It’s a crazy story and it is even crazier by the fact that Matthew points it out in Matthew 1. Why did Matthew do that? What can we learn from this crazy story?…
John 20 – Alive
Happy Easter! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at John 20. From the moment Mary sees the empty tomb in verse 1 to a week later when Thomas is told Jesus is alive, Jesus’ followers doubt. They don’t believe until they actually see Jesus. Is it ok to doubt? What does Jesus do about our doubt? Pastor Kyle explores these subjects and more. At its core, being a Christian means having a personal relationship with God. Sermon Clip Island…
John 19 – Crucified
What’s the big deal with the crucifixion? Why do Christians have the cross — a method of capital punishment in the first century Roman Empire — as a symbol of the religion? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at John’s account of the crucifixion in chapter 19. A closer look at the passage shows some of the reasons why the crucifixion is so important to Christians and how Jesus dying on the cross impacts all of us. In that one…
Betrayed – John 18:1-11, 15-18, 25-27
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at parts of John 18 where Jesus is arrested and then Peter denies him three times. Through these verses, we see how man is at his worst by betraying, denying, or abandoning Jesus. However, even while man is at his worst, Jesus is at his best by showing love for those that follow him and then shortly after going to the cross. We should never let past victories be a predictor of future results.…
Galatians 4:4-5 – Jesus Is The Perfect Gift
In this Christmas Day service, Pastor Kyle looks at two short verses in Galatians 4 where Paul talks about Jesus coming as a baby. In these verses Paul shows us how Jesus is the perfect gift. He came at the right time, was the right fit, and was the ultimate solution. Jesus is the perfect gift! Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our…
Luke 1:46-49 – Christmas Eve Service
This is the Christmas Eve service at Island Pond! In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at Mary’s declaration of praise in Luke 1. Mary is going through a lot a difficult time when she finds out she is pregnant as a young, unmarried woman. Yet in the midst of the challenges, she chooses to praise. There is a lot we can learn from her about this. In the midst of problems, praise! Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC…
Luke 2:8-12 – The Heart of Christmas Brings Joy
Luke 2 is the amazing story of Jesus coming to this earth as a baby. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the proclamation of joy for all people. Because Jesus made a way for us to be saved, we can have true joy. Not momentary happiness, but long lasting, deep joy. Joy is dependent on the situation. It just comes from a different situation… Jesus. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking…
Luke 2:8-14 – Peace Is At The Heart Of Christmas
Luke 2 is perhaps one of the most well-known passages related to the Christmas story. An angel proclaims the good news of Jesus to the shepherds. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on the message that is proclaimed and how it brings peace to us. But what exactly does it mean to have the “peace” that is proclaimed by the angels? How do we get it? Listen on to find out. The peace of God is an internal reality in…
Isaiah 9:2-7 – Hope Is At The Heart Of Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at one of the most well-known prophecies of Jesus coming to this earth in the Old Testament. The prophecy focuses on what Jesus will do when he comes to the earth. He will be the wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, and prince of peace. Knowing this should give us hope! Pastor Kyle examines the theme of hope from Isaiah 9 and what we can do while we…