Romans 2:12-29 – Religious People Need The Good News
Paul turns to addressing religious people in the second half of chapter 2. He wants to convey to his readers that you can be religious and still not have a relationship with Jesus. The is the danger that some religious people fall into, as they default back into their actions instead of turning to Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle points out three problems that religious people have and how the good news frees us to focus on other things.…
Romans 2:1-11 – Good People Need The Good News
In chapter 2, Paul addresses people who act well. They are moral, do good things, but do not follow God. Paul wants these people to know that they are bound for trouble if they continue like this. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives three descriptions of moral people from the passage and then shares one encouragement and two warnings for people who struggle with living a moral life apart from Jesus. Jesus didn’t die on the cross so that you…
Romans 1:18-32 – Why We Need The Good News
The first half of chapter one was full of good news. Paul described what Jesus Christ did for us and how those who have put their faith in him have been made righteous. In the second half of the chapter, the part Pastor Kyle focuses on in this sermon, Paul talks about the bad news. In learning about the bad news you will begin to see why the good news is so important. Once you understand how bad the bad…
Romans 1:1-17 – Living With Good News
In this first sermon in our series through the book of Romans, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s introduction, in verses 1-17, where he talks about the most important news. It is good news to all who accept it. It is bad news to all who reject it. And it is news that we are all called to share with others. This is the gospel message. If you have been given the good news of Jesus, then you are called to…
Psalm 139 – You Belong With God
In Psalm 139, the psalmist talks about how we belong with God. He knows us, he is with us, and he made us wonderfully. Knowing this should direct our actions in life. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about why it is so important that we belong with God and what we should do about it. Since we belong with God, we need to fiercely protect our intimacy with him. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can…
Psalm 119:9-16 – The Path To Purity
At the beginning of Psalm 119:9, the psalmist asks a very important question: “How can a young man keep his way pure?” Thankfully, he doesn’t leave us hanging! In the very next line his answer is: “by living according to your Word.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explores what it means to live by the Word of God so that we can remain on the path to purity. We need to learn the Word, share the Word, meditate on the…
Psalm 102 – Praying When Life Is A Mess
Let’s be honest, life can feel like a mess sometimes. And when that happens, the WORST thing you can do is run from God. Instead, you should run to God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Psalm 102 and shows how we can come to God in prayer when life is a mess. Through the Psalm we see that we should come to God desperately, honestly, and confidently. So when life is tough, let’s go to God! Our God…
Psalm 91 – Big Fears, Bigger God
We are all afraid of something. Whether it be snakes, death, or health issues, fears come in many different forms. In Psalm 91, we see a number of different fears that a person would experience in the ancient world. Yet in the midst of all those big fears, Psalm 91 shows that God is bigger than each of them. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means for us and then spends time answering a very important question regarding…
John 3:14-17 – It’s All About the Gospel
Guest speaker David Jackson preaches from John 3:14-17 on the importance of the gospel. David currently works as the Replant Specialist of the East region for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has served as a pastor of churches from in Maine, California, and Maryland and is the author of five books. You can learn more about his ministry here. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many…
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – When Personal Freedom Becomes an Idol
Guest speaker Terry Dorsett preaches from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 on how Christians should navigate the tension between personal freedom and the convictions of fellow Christians. Terry has served in New England since 1994 – first as a pastor, then a church planter, a director of missions and finally a church planting catalyst before becoming BCNE executive director in 2015. He is passionate about multiplying Christ-followers in New England. You can learn more about his ministry here. Island Pond Baptist Church…
Psalm 84 – There’s No Place Like Home
In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy decided at the end that “there’s no place like home.” She realized that she would be most happy back with her family on her farm. In Psalm 84, the Sons of Korah give a similar sentiment, but about being near God. As ones how worked in the temple, they wanted to inspire others to come and be near God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explores this idea and shows that there is truly no…
Psalm 73 – The Danger of Comparing
We’ve all done it. We look at what our neighbors or friends have and we think, “Why can’t I have that?!?” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shares how this was a struggle even back in biblical times. Asaph was envious of what he saw and wrote about it in Psalm 73. Thankfully, through looking to God, he caught himself before he slipped completely. Are you envious of their possessions, yet forgetting their fate? Sermon Clip The message notes for…