2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – Fire In My Bones
Associate Pastor Gary Rowe preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 on the subject of how we are a new creation in Christ and we should have a passion for reaching the lost. 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…
James 1:26 – 2:13 – Marks of a Gospel-Saturated Life
What does a person look like who has been saturated with the gospel? While no one will be perfect on this side of life, a person who has understood and accepted the gospel message and then let it saturate his/her life will have certain marks in his/her life. In this passage, Pastor Kyle addresses what these are and why they are so important. A gospel-saturated person cares for those in need! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by…
James 1:19-25 – The Importance of Obedience
In this passage, James gives three different ways that Christians do not obey God. Some do not listen, others do not remember, and others do not act. Each of these three are full of problems, and James gives us suggestions on how we can get better at obeying. If we get better at obeying the Word of God, we will thrive spiritually and, as James says, “be blessed.” One of the keys to thriving as a Christian is obeying the…
James 1:13-18 – Keeping Faith During Temptation
How can you keep faith during times of temptation? In this sermon, James tells us about the dangers of giving into temptation and why we should pursue God instead. James says that following God is so much better than following temptation. Temptation leads to death, but God is the path of life. The choice is yours: which will you choose? We need to realize that a better life comes from following God than following sin! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet…
James 1:1-12 – Having Faith During Trials
Due to a camera problem, the video quality is not as good as usual. We apologize for the inconvenience. Is it possible to have faith while going through trials? Is it possible to thrive spiritually during these trying times? Pastor Kyle begins a new message series through the book of James and in this message, he shares why trials are important for a Christian and the mindset we should have when going through them. God is more concerned about your…
Matthew 28:16-20 – We Are Called To Make Disciples
“If we don’t know where we are headed, then any direction will get us there.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about where the church is headed in the next few years. Preaching from Matthew 28, he shows that Jesus has given all Christians the mission of making disciples. That should be our focus as a church and that is what we will be working toward improving in the years to come. If Jesus wants Christians to make disciples, then…
Hebrews 10:5-18 – The Mission and Sufficiency of Christ the Messiah
Associate Pastor Gary Rowe explains how Jesus Christ completely satisfied the need for a sacrifice and the implications of that for us today. 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 visit!
Psalm 98 – Joy To The World
How is it possible that someone with poor health could write about joy in the world? Isaac Watts struggled with health issues throughout much of his life, yet he is the one who wrote the words to this amazing carol, “Joy To The World.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains how we can have joy in the midst of difficulties and how we are called to express joy. Jesus has done a marvelous thing, so let’s celebrate what he has…
Philippians 3:20-21 – O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a Christmas carol that conveys a longing for Jesus Christ to return. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines the carol, along with Philippians 3:20-21, to show why we are longing for Christ and not someone else. Why we need Christ and not someone else! Have you ever thought, “There has got to be something better out there.” Well, you are correct. Do you know where to look? Christ is mightier than anything we will…
Luke 2:8-20 – Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy is one of the most popular Christmas carols of our modern time. But in the midst of the simple words about a boy who has not gifts to offer the baby Jesus, there is a powerful message that all of us need to here. In this message, Pastor Kyle shows how the story of the drummer boy is closely tied to the story of the shepherds, and explains what we can learn from these two stories.…
Hebrews 10:1-4 – The Weakness of the Old Testament Sacrificial System
Associate Pastor Gary Rowe explains the weaknesses of the Old Testament sacrificial system and shows how Jesus Christ completely changed everything. 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 visit!
Psalm 51 – The Fruit of Repentance
Guest Speaker: Joe Ferguson, Director of Admissions and Assistant Professor of Applied Theology at Northeastern Baptist College speaks about the fruit of repentance from Psalm 51. 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…