Hebrews 12:4-11 – Godly Discipline Makes Your Life Better
“Do you want to have a better life? Then embrace discipline!” This is not a statement that will get a lot of popularity votes. If it was an infomercial, it would not get a lot of calls. But Hebrews 12 makes it clear: Discipline will make us better. In fact, this is one of the primary ways in which God helps us grow. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains why discipline is necessary, what it is, and how it will…
Psalm 1:1-6 – The Path To A Happy Life
We are constantly shown on television and other places that the path to a happy life is success or money. But in Psalm 1, we are given an alternative. In this psalm, we are told that happiness does not come from money, fame, or a well-paying job. Instead, it comes through delighting in God’s Word. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines what it means to delight in God’s Word and what the consequences are for not delighting. Christianity is about…
Teen Challenge Testimonies
Guest Speaker: Teen Challenge sharing testimonies of overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. 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!
Ephesians 4:31-32 – Get Rid Of Bitterness
Bitterness is one of those things that will eat you alive from the inside out if you are not careful to get rid of it quickly. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows why we need to forgive and what we should do instead. Not only is beneficial to forgive, but it is also modeled to us by Jesus. Let’s learn from his example and get rid of all bitterness! Yes, getting rid of bitterness will dramatically improve your life, but…
Romans 1:15-17 – Embrace The Gospel
In this new series, Pastor Kyle talks about what it means to live the good life. Many people see “the good life” as success, money, or vacation. While there is nothing wrong with these things, we should not depend upon them for ultimate happiness. Instead, we should live a gospel-centered life and let happiness flow out of our relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the gospel we can still enjoy material things, but we will never depend upon them. A gospel-centered…
Luke 15:1-10 – A Heart For The Lost
After Jesus is criticized for spending time with the sinners, he gives three powerful parables to show that lost people matter to him. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the first two parables. Since lost people matter to Jesus, they should matter to us too. And if they matter, are they leading us to action? Caring for the lost should lead to action to reach the lost! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on…
Psalm 23:6 – Blessings and Responsibilities in the Shepherd
In this last sermon in the Psalm 23 series, Pastor Kyle talks about how we have amazing benefits in the shepherd. We are truly blessed being part of the shepherd’s family! But with these blessings come some responsibilities as well. God wants us to spread the blessings around to other people! May we not just keep them for ourselves, but use them to touch the lives of those around us. God wants you to use the blessings he has given…
Psalm 23:5 – Don’t Get Distracted From The Shepherd
There are so many distractions out there: kids, social media, work, shopping, and so on. Because of this, it is easy to get distracted and take your eyes off the shepherd. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines Psalm 23:5 and discusses the solution to distractions and ways that we can keep our eyes on the shepherd. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus! He is the answer to our distractions! Bonus Clip While this didn’t make “the cut” on Sunday morning…
Psalm 23:4 – The Shepherd Keeps Me Safe
This world is filled with a lot of scary things. Therefore, it seems strange for someone to declare that he can walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” and “fear no evil.” How can someone not fear in the midst of scary times? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines Psalm 23:4 and shows how the shepherd keeps us safe in the midst of scary times. However, we are not immune from every pain and suffering. Why is that?…
Psalm 23:3 – The Shepherd Leads Me
What does it mean when David says, “He leads me in paths of righteousness…”? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines this verse and then shows what it means for us today. Are you being led by the shepherd? Do you know HOW to be led by the shepherd? Too many of us want to be led by the shepherd, but we make no steps to learn what he is saying. The primary way that God will lead us is through…
Psalm 23:2-3 – The Shepherd Restores Me
In Psalm 23:2-3, David talks about God restoring him. Pastor Kyle looks at these words and explains what it means for God to restore us and WHY we needed to be restored in the first place. Apart from God, we all have an emptiness inside of us that we try to fill with different things. Only God will fill it. Will you turn to him today to restore you? Green pastures may not seem probable to a normal shepherd in…
Psalm 23:1 – I Am Content In My Shepherd
Psalm 23 is perhaps one of the most well-known passages in all of Scripture. But do we truly understand what it means? In this first sermon in the series, Pastor Kyle shows us how it is important to make Jesus your shepherd. When he is our shepherd, we can go through life without wanting everything. Since Jesus is the Good Shepherd, he will care for us in a way that we can be content. David does not say, “The Lord…