Island Pond Baptist Church

Join us each Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00 AM

Location Details

26 North Salem Road Hampstead, NH 03841 (right on the Derry border)

Vacation Bible School

June 22-26
K – 6th Grade
Registration opening soon!

Recent Sermons

John 14:15-24 – Obedience Is The Evidence

Real faith is not just something we claim with our words. According to Jesus, true love for him shows itself through obedience to his commands. In John 14:15–24, Jesus teaches that obedience does not save us, but it reveals whether we truly love him. A Christian is not someone who merely prayed a prayer in the past, but someone who follows Jesus today. At the same time, Jesus does not leave his people to obey in their own strength. He…

John 3:1–15 – Have You Been Born Again?

In John 3:1–15, Jesus tells Nicodemus that religious knowledge, morality, status, and good works are not enough to enter the kingdom of God. Even this respected Pharisee needed what every sinner needs: to be born again. This sermon explains that the new birth is not self-improvement or outward religious behavior. It is a sovereign work of God where he gives a person a new heart, cleanses them from sin, and brings them from spiritual death to life. Just as Israel…

Luke 9:23-26 – What Jesus Actually Meant by “Disciple”

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In Luke 9:23–26, Jesus makes it clear that discipleship isn’t about adding Him to your life, it’s about surrendering your life completely. This sermon explores the true cost of following Christ: denying yourself, taking up your cross daily, and living in obedience to Him. While the world tells us to chase comfort and success, Jesus presents a paradox, real life is only found when we give ours away. The message ends with…

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