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)

Kids Spring Festival

Bouncy slide, climbing wall, animal balloons, candy, fire truck, and more. Free event!

Sunday, May 18, 1-3pm

Vacation Bible School

June 23-27
K – 6th Grade
Registration is now open!

We Love Baptisms!

Check out some of the baptisms that have taken place at Island Pond.

Recent Sermons

Genesis 37 – God At Work In The Dark

Genesis 37 kicks off the story of Joseph, a narrative filled with betrayal, hardship, and divine purpose. Though Joseph is betrayed by his own brothers, thrown into a pit, and sold into slavery, we see that God never abandons him. This chapter highlights a dysfunctional family, unjust suffering, and God’s sovereign hand working through it all. Joseph’s story also serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus—loved by the Father, hated by his own, betrayed, and yet ultimately raised up to…

Genesis 38 – The Detour That Led to Jesus

Genesis 38 shows us that even in the messiest, most unexpected parts of life, God is still at work. The story of Judah and Tamar is raw, uncomfortable, and often skipped—but it reminds us that God uses broken people and strange detours to accomplish his purposes. Judah’s rejection, Tamar’s boldness, and the sinful choices of both are not beyond God’s reach. In fact, this bizarre chapter is a key link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. God works through the…

Luke 23:32-43 – A Conversation On The Cross

One conversation can change everything. In Luke 23, a dying criminal has a life-altering exchange with Jesus while hanging on a cross. This message walks through that powerful conversation and the shocking promise: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” We’re reminded that salvation isn’t about earning our way to heaven—it’s about trusting the One with the authority to offer it. Whether you’re someone who’s wandered or someone who’s never believed, Jesus is still extending grace today. Just like…

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“I thank God we found Island Pond Baptist Church because it was literally the only thing that got me through!”