Sermons on The Gospel
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 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…
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 1:5, Joshua 2 – Rahab: Second Chances
In this second sermon looking at the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 we turn to Rahab. Rahab’s story shows us that a messed up, sinful person can be redeemed by God. Even though we may not be involved in the same sins as Rahab, we have all sinned as well and need to be redeemed. Pastor Kyle talks about that and more. Just as Rahab renounced her own past and people, we are called to renounce our own past…
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 2:1-12 – 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…
Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple is Called
In this new series, Pastor Kyle answers the question, “What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?” Answering this question is vital if we are to follow out his command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28). In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle starts at the foundation and talks about how a disciple of Jesus is called by Jesus. He then shows how this goes beyond the first disciples to all people who are followers of Jesus Christ. If you have…
Daniel 11 – Learning From The Future
In Daniel 11 an angel tells Daniel what is to happen in the future. It is not a happy future for Israel. At least, not for a long time. But eventually, God will make all things right. How do we live in the meantime? While difficult things still happen. Suffering still takes place. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle expands on this idea and shows us how we can live in difficult times based on future events. A big picture perspective…
Daniel 8 – The Ram, The Goat, and The Lamb
In chapter 8, Daniel has another vision. This vision has to do with Daniel’s future time, but is it in our future as well? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what the vision means. As we will see, there is a lot we can learn from the vision and how we can apply it to our lives. The lamb is victorious in the end! Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds…
Daniel 7 – Signs of the Future Times
Starting in this chapter, Daniel 7, the book takes a dramatic shift from stories about God working through Daniel and his friends to Daniel’s visions. These visions are considered apocalyptic literature, which is a unique style of writing that uses a lot of symbolism to talk about the future. While this chapter is full of beasts and fear, it is also clear that Jesus will be victorious in the end. It may hurt now but it will be worth it…
Daniel 3 – The Fiery Furnace
Daniel 3 tells one of the popular stories found in a children’s Bible about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. While many know the basic story there is so much more than what a few pictures can convey. In this passage, Pastor Kyle explains the story and also talks about what we, as modern readers, can learn from it. In the midst of this passage is a story about not bowing down to idols. Even more, we find…
Matthew 8:1-3 – Jesus Touches The Untouchable
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Matthew 8:1-3 on how Jesus not only loved but also touched the untouchable. Mark is an evangelist in New England through Reliant. 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 for…