Romans 8:14-17 – In Christ I Am Adopted Into His Family
In this next section of Romans 8, Paul talks about how those who are in Christ are adopted into his spiritual family. We all love to listen to a good adoption story, but in this passage Paul says that WE are part of an adoption story from God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what that means for us and how we should live out this idea. If you have been saved by Jesus, then you are part of an…
Romans 8:1-13 – In Christ I Am Declared Not Guilty
Romans 8 is a very important chapter in Romans. In this first sermon through the chapter, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in verses 1-13. Paul says that in Christ we are not condemned. That is a legal phrase that points to a judge looking at the facts and then declaring, “not guilty!” How amazing is it to see that he declares us not guilty through Jesus Christ! We are set free in Christ to walk “according to the spirit,”…
Haggai 2:1-9 – A Story of Hope
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from Haggai 2:1-9 on the the restoration of the temple and things we can learn from it about hope in God. 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…
1 Samuel 17 – A Tale Of Two Kings
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from 1 Samuel 17 on the differences between David and Saul when encountering Goliath. Mark is a missionary in New Hampshire for Reliant Mission. He works to share Jesus with people all around New England through one one one evangelism at the beach, subway, college campus, and many other places. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church…
Romans 7:1-25 – Wretched Person, Amazing Savior
Paul writes about his own failings in Romans 7. He wants to do one thing but instead does another. Can you relate to that? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what we can learn from Paul and how we can keep pressing on in midst of failing at times. The answer to your sinfulness is not to try harder, but to hold more tightly to Jesus Christ. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by…
Romans 6:15-23 – Finding True Life In Obedience
In Romans 6:15-23, Paul writes the church to tell them about the difference between being a slave to sin and a slave to righteousness. While a person’s identity is made through faith in Jesus Christ, a person’s identity is SHOWN through obedience to your master. So your actions play a very important role in showing who you belong to. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means and how this applies to us today. As the text shows, true…
Romans 6:1-14 – Wake Up! You Are Dead
In Romans 6:1-14, Paul wants us to see two things about being a follower of Jesus. First, we are dead to sin. Second, we are alive in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what it means to be both of these things and then shares some implications and action steps we can take in light of being dead to sin and alive in Christ. To be “dead to sin” means that the power of sin has been broken in…
Romans 5:12-21 – Who Is Your Representative?
In this passage, Pastor Kyle explains that there are two teams or representatives. We all begin in the first one (Adam), and we all have the choice to move to the other one (Jesus). Paul, the writer of Romans, also writes about the importance of having Jesus as your representative but then he also shares how we should live in the light of being on Jesus’ team. If Jesus is your federal head, then it is not necessary to earn…
Romans 5:1-11 – Since We Have Been Justified
In chapters 1-4, Paul has established the “how” and “why” of justification. But in chapter 5, Paul begins to explain the benefits of it. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at four benefits of being justified. This message looks at those benefits and explains why these are so important to understand and have in your life. Since he saved us when were his enemy, what do you think he will do now that we are part of his family? Sermon…
Isaiah 9:6 – Four Names of Christmas Hope
In Isaiah 9:6, we see four names given to Jesus. These names show what he does for us and what type of person he is. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at all four names and also shows the context in which these names were given. Through this verses we can be encouraged to know that God is with us even when we lose hope. Our greatest problem is solved when we trust in Jesus Christ. Sermon Clip The…
Jeremiah 23:1-8 – Christmas Hope For The Lost
Have you ever been super lost? It’s no fun. In our passage today, Israel and Judah are not only about to be super lost (in terms of location) but they are already lost spiritually. They are about to be attacked and carried off by the Babylonians. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at another Christmas prophecy that shows how Jesus comes in the midst of our lostness and four things to remember when you are spiritually lost. God isn’t gather…
Micah 5:1-5 – Christmas Hope In Scary Times
Most would agree that the past two years have been scary. Some people have feared death or sickness from COVID. Others have feared the vaccine mandate. Many have struggled with jobs, relationship issues, and many other things. In our passage in Micah 5, we see that Israel is in a really scary situation as well. They are about to be destroyed by outside nations. But in the midst of this scary time, there is a prophecy of hope. In this…