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…
Psalm 67 – Blessed to be a Blessing
In this very short psalm, we see one very important truth: God blesses us in order to be a blessing to other people. Pastor Kyle shows us that we should use the many blessings God has given us, both physical and spiritual, to be a blessing to the world. Don’t let the blessings you have receive stop with you. Instead, use them to reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ. As Pastor Kyle mentions at the beginning of…
Psalm 51 – How To Repent
In the last sermon, we looked at repentance and forgiveness from a spiritual perspective. This time we look at repentance from the human side of things. Psalm 51 gives us an “inside look” at David’s thinking when he repented of his sins. As we examine how David repented, we can learn from it and know how to do it more effectively ourselves. Look to God to restore your life! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be…
Psalm 51 and 2 Samuel 11-12 – How to Find Forgiveness
In the introduction of Psalm 51, we are told that it was written after the prophet Nathan confronted David about his sins with Bathsheba. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the story leading up to Psalm 51. He shows that, while it may be considered “basic,” knowing and living out Christ’s forgiveness is incredibly important for each person. Your sins may be great, but what Christ did was even greater! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon…
Psalms 42-43 – God and Depression
Depression impacts a large amount of Americans. Rich people get depressed. Poor people get depressed. Famous people and less known people. Many presidents have struggled with it. In Psalm 42-43, we see that even people that follow God experience depression. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows us what the psalmist did in the midst of depression and what we can do the same in our own lives as well. Even when our minds are telling us there is no hope,…
Psalm 30 – Let’s Praise God
In Psalm 30, we see how David praised God in the good times. He was saved from a difficult situation so David praised God. However, in the second part of the Psalm, we see that David went through a difficult time. Yet even in the difficult time, David still praised God! Therefore, we can learn that it is important to praise God in the good AND in the bad. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows us why this is so…