Sermons (Page 24)

Sermons (Page 24)

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…

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…