Lay pastor Adam Houston, from Island Pond Baptist Church, shares from Psalm 119 on the importance of letting the word of God revive you. 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 you to come and…
This sermon explores the story of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar in Genesis 16, emphasizing the consequences of trying to “help” God fulfill His promises through human means rather than trusting His plan. Sarai, unable to conceive, persuades Abram to have a child with her servant Hagar, leading to conflict and tension. Hagar flees but is met by an angel of the Lord, who prophesies about her son, Ishmael, and offers comfort to her. This passage parallels Jesus’ encounter with the…
In this sermon, we look at how God’s promise to Abram—sealed with a powerful and unique ceremony—points directly to Jesus Christ. God alone takes responsibility for fulfilling the covenant, foreshadowing Jesus bearing the punishment for humanity’s sins. Through this lens, we explore the marks of spiritual maturity, such as living with contentment and faith that God is our shield and reward. The sermon challenges us to believe, live out our faith, and give thanks to the God who fulfills His…