Acts 1:5, Ephesians 5:18 – Holy Spirit Baptism and Filling
This message explains the biblical difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. At conversion, every believer is baptized by the Spirit… sealed, assured, and brought into Christ’s body. The filling of the Spirit is an ongoing, repeatable empowerment for Christlikeness and bold witness as we yield, obey, worship, pray, and live on mission. Scripture also warns us not to quench the Spirit by neglecting these means of grace or pursuing sin. Every Christian has the Holy…
Luke 9:57-62 – Scared of Commitment
Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Luke 9:57-62 on three reasons why Christians are scared of commitment in the church. 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…
Colossians 4:7-18 – Ministry is a Team Sport
Guest speaker, Pastor Rich Clegg, looks at Colossians 4:7-18 and shows us how ministry involves everyone to be involved. Pastor Rich is the pastor of Faithbridge Church in Manchester, NH. 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…
Genesis 50 – The Faith of Joseph
Joseph’s final chapter (Genesis 50) showcases a faith that obeys, trusts, and hopes. He honors his father’s wishes despite inconvenience, forgives his brothers because he trusts God’s providence. “You meant evil… but God meant it for good.” Then he dies with confident hope that God will bring Israel home. The message calls us to choose obedience over convenience, to trust God to work good from real evil, and to anchor our hope in Christ and our true home with him.…
Genesis 49 – The Final Words of Jacob (part 2)
In this second-to-last sermon through Genesis, we explore the powerful prophetic blessings Jacob gives to his sons, with a special focus on Judah. Through Judah’s prophecy in Genesis 49, we see four vivid images that point to Jesus: the Lion, the Scepter, the Colt and Vine, and the Wine and Blood. Each image reveals a different aspect of Christ’s character, including His victory, rule, abundance, and sacrifice. This passage calls us to trust in Jesus, live in His victory, and…
Genesis 48 – The Final Words of Jacob (part 1)
In Genesis 48, we witness Jacob’s final blessing. Not just to his own sons, but also his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. In a surprising reversal, the younger is blessed over the older, highlighting God’s pattern of grace that doesn’t follow human rules. Jacob reminds us to bless the next generation not just materially, but spiritually. Most powerfully, this chapter points us to Jesus… the Good Shepherd who redeems, blesses, and includes the undeserving. Whether you’re far from God or a…
Psalm 42 – Hope In Christ Again
Guest speaker, Dave Herring, looks at Psalm 42 and shows us how we can put our hope in Christ, even after we failed him. Dave is a former church planter and pastor. 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,…
Genesis 46-47 – Following God In A Foreign Land
In Genesis 46–47, Jacob faces a foreign land when God tells him to leave everything familiar and go to Egypt. Through Jacob’s journey, we learn how to follow God when life feels uncertain: by sticking close to Him in prayer and obedience, trusting Him to provide, and choosing to be a blessing wherever we are. As believers, we are all sojourners in this world, and citizens of heaven who are called to walk with our Savior who is always with…
Romans 8 – Life In The Spirit
Guest speaker Josh Presley, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Romans 8 on what it looks like to live life in the spirit. 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…
Hosea 1-3 – A Story of Restoration
Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Hosea 1-3 on God’s love even when man is unfaithful. Eric is a former church planter and current member of Island Pond Baptist Church. 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…
Genesis 45 – Living Beyond Hurt
When people hurt us, the natural instinct is often revenge. But in Genesis 45, Joseph offers us a better way. One that mirrors the forgiveness and mercy of Christ. After decades of betrayal and suffering, Joseph forgives his brothers and embraces them in peace. This message walks through Joseph’s emotional reunion and outlines three steps to move beyond hurt: choosing to forgive, seeing God’s hand even in the pain, and becoming a peacemaker. “Forgiveness is not an emotion… Forgiveness is…
Genesis 42-44 – The Final Exam
In this sermon on Genesis 42–44, we see Joseph testing his brothers through a series of “final exams” that ultimately reveal their repentance and transformation. The sermon highlights four specific tests: imprisonment, silver returned in their sacks, Benjamin’s favored treatment, and Benjamin being framed. The climax comes when Judah offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin, pointing us directly to Jesus Christ, the ultimate substitute who gave His life for guilty sinners. This is the first substitution in the Bible…