Romans 12:9-21 – Love In Action (part 1)
In Romans 12:9, Paul starts out this passage by telling us to have genuine love for each other. But what does that look like? How does one love another? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on verses 9-13, which talk about loving fellow Christians. He points out five different attributes of love that Paul mentions and how we can use them in our own life. Christians are to have genuine love for each other and the world. Sermon Clip …
Romans 12:3-8 – Many Members, One Body
How would you live differently if you knew you knew you were part of something bigger? How might the church be different if it operated like it was a body? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Romans 12:3-9 and shows us that Christians are a small member of the larger body. Knowing the implications of this should challenge us to live in a way that puts the body first and the members second. We all have different gifts and…
Romans 12:1-2 – Blasting Off As A Christian
Romans 12 is the start of a new section of the book. Paul has just spent 11 chapters focusing on some awesome, yet heavy, theology. Now he moves on to the application. In this first sermon in the application section, Pastor Kyle shows two keys to “blasting off” (or growing) as a Christian. If you want to grow as a Christian, then you must have the right actions and beliefs. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can…
Psalm 92:12-14 – God’s Not Finished With You!
Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Psalm 92:12-14 on the idea that God can still use you even when you think you are not good enough. Sam is the Greater Boston Regional Coordinator for the Baptist Convention of New England. He has served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of International Mission Board missionaries, helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe. Island Pond Baptist Church is…
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – The Three-Piece Gospel
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 on three important parts of the gospel message. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys. 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,…
1 Corinthians 15:17-19 – The Resurrection
In this Easter 2022 message, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus. He begins by talking about Paul’s passage in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 where he explains what life would be like if there was no resurrection. Then in the second half of the sermon, Pastor Kyle gives three evidences for the resurrection and talks about what it means for us. You may not agree with the implications of the empty tomb but you are ignoring strong…
Romans 11:1-36 – God’s Amazing Plan
In Romans 11, Paul finishes the topic that he started on in chapter 9, answering the question, “Has God forgotten Israel?” Paul explains why God has definitely not forgotten Israel and what this means for future Jews. While most people at Island Pond are not Jewish, Pastor Kyle explains several applications that we can take away from a passage like this. Knowing that Jesus is the beginning and the end can give us hope in the middle! Sermon Clip …
John 1:35-49 – One Life Changing Many
In John 1:35-49, we see the story of people meeting Jesus and then inviting others to meet Jesus. One life makes a big difference because that one can reach others. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle challenges everyone to live on mission to reach one person at a time. You may not be a great evangelist, but you never know what the one you witness to may become. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by…
Romans 9:30-10:21 – Our Responsibility
After spending most of chapter 9 talking about God’s sovereignty and his election of people, Paul transitions into something that seems to be contrary to what he just talked about: man’s responsibility. Paul says that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. With that in mind, we as Christians are called to proclaim the message of Jesus to people around us. Paul was willing to step outside of his comfort zone, traditions, and customs in order to reach people. So…
Romans 9:1-29 – Is God Unfair?
Romans 9 is one of the most difficult chapters in the Bible to understand. We learn that God elects some for salvation, but does that make him unfair toward the others? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle walks through the passage and then explains what it means for us today. The fair thing would be for God to allow us to go straight to hell. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the…
Romans 8:28-39 – In Christ I Am Secure
In this last part of Romans 8, Paul shows us that we are secure in Christ. There is no one more powerful that will thwart God’s plans. We don’t have to worry about losing our salvation because of our sin. Because of this wonderful truth, we should live with boldness and courage as we seek to be an ambassador for Jesus. God accomplishes his plans 100% of the time! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be…
Romans 8:18-30 – In Christ I Can Have Hope
Paul experienced a lot of suffering in his life. But in the midst of all the pain, he still had hope. How is that possible? In this passage, we see some of Paul’s thinking behind it. We see that we should put our hope in the future, not the present. We remember that the Holy Spirit will help us. Lastly, we remember that God has a plan for our life. This world stinks, but we can still live with hope.…