Island Pond Baptist Church
Join us each Sunday at 10:30am
Location Details
26 North Salem Road Hampstead, NH 03841 (right on the Derry border)
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Sundays @ 10:30am
Recent Sermons
Genesis 41 – From The Prison To The Palace (Part 2)
In this second part of “From the Prison to the Palace,” we see how God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels delayed. Joseph waits two more years in prison before Pharaoh’s dreams create an opportunity for him to rise. Joseph interprets the dreams, gives wise counsel, and is promoted to second in command. But none of this happens by chance. God uses seasons of waiting and hardship to prepare His people for greater purposes. Joseph’s story reminds us that…
Genesis 40 – From The Prison To The Palace (part 1)
In this sermon on Genesis 40, we explore how God’s steadfast love (hesed) was with Joseph even in prison. While imprisoned, Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh’s officials, offering both hope and judgment. He models how God’s blessings are meant to be shared—even in tough circumstances. Despite being forgotten by man, Joseph shows us that God’s faithfulness never fails. We are reminded that Jesus is the ultimate embodiment of hesed, offering mercy and love when others forget or fail us. “The…
Genesis 39 – Joseph and Temptation
In Genesis 39, we see Joseph faced with intense temptation. He is alone, far from home, and seemingly without consequences. Yet Joseph refuses to compromise. He resists the seduction of Potiphar’s wife, choosing to flee rather than fall. This sermon explores three biblical principles for resisting temptation: knowing God’s standard ahead of time, not flirting with sin, and being willing to flee when necessary. But even for those that have given into temptation, there is mercy at the cross of…
Recent Blogs
Ask The Pastor: Are Paul’s “opinions” in 1 Corinthians 7 inspired?
Question: I’m reading in 1 Corinthians in Paul’s message to the church in Corinth and came across 7:25. My Scofield bible reads, “So that concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord; yet I give my judgement, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.” It almost sounds like Paul is speaking “off the record”. It made me go back to the beginning of the book to see if I could find another reference like…
Ask The Pastor: Murderers and levels of heaven
Question: Do murderers, rapists, or pedophiles that convert at the last minute before death go to the same tier of heaven as someone who has never killed anyone and been a Christian for most of their life? Is it fair that someone who has done something evil (like a serial killer) can pray the sinners prayer at the end of their life and end up in the same heaven as others? Answer: Let’s break this into two questions: Question 1:…
A History of Beliefs About Communion
As a Southern Baptist, I believe that Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper) is a symbolic act of remembrance. But not every Christian throughout history has seen it that way. In fact, beliefs about communion have shifted quite a bit over the last 2,000 years. I thought it would be helpful to take a quick walk through the history of what Christians have believed about Communion and how we got where we are today. The Early Church (1st–3rd Century) The…
Should I Get Baptized Again If I Was Baptized as a Baby?
As a pastor of a church with the word “Baptist” in the name, baptism is important. And as I talk with people about baptism, here is a common scenario that arises: Me: “Hey Frank, have you been baptized before?” Frank: “I have!” Me: “Awesome! Where at?” Frank: “I was baptized as a baby at ________ Church.” And from their perspective, they are set. But there is a problem with this way of thinking. Here at Island Pond Baptist Church, we…
