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…
Ezra 9-10 – The Proper Response To Sin
Lay pastor Adam Houston, from Island Pond Baptist Church, shares from Ezra 9-10 on the proper response to sin. 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!
Genesis 41 – From The Prison To The Palace (Part 2)
In this second part of “From the Prison to the Palace,” we see how God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels delayed. Joseph waits two more years in prison before Pharaoh’s dreams create an opportunity for him to rise. Joseph interprets the dreams, gives wise counsel, and is promoted to second in command. But none of this happens by chance. God uses seasons of waiting and hardship to prepare His people for greater purposes. Joseph’s story reminds us that…
Genesis 40 – From The Prison To The Palace (part 1)
In this sermon on Genesis 40, we explore how God’s steadfast love (hesed) was with Joseph even in prison. While imprisoned, Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh’s officials, offering both hope and judgment. He models how God’s blessings are meant to be shared—even in tough circumstances. Despite being forgotten by man, Joseph shows us that God’s faithfulness never fails. We are reminded that Jesus is the ultimate embodiment of hesed, offering mercy and love when others forget or fail us. “The…
Genesis 39 – Joseph and Temptation
In Genesis 39, we see Joseph faced with intense temptation. He is alone, far from home, and seemingly without consequences. Yet Joseph refuses to compromise. He resists the seduction of Potiphar’s wife, choosing to flee rather than fall. This sermon explores three biblical principles for resisting temptation: knowing God’s standard ahead of time, not flirting with sin, and being willing to flee when necessary. But even for those that have given into temptation, there is mercy at the cross of…
1 Samuel 1:26-28 – The Vow Of A Praying Mother
Dr. Paul Kim is the guest speaker on Mother’s Day about the vow of a praying mother from 1 Samuel 1:26-28. 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!
Genesis 37 – God At Work In The Dark
Genesis 37 kicks off the story of Joseph, a narrative filled with betrayal, hardship, and divine purpose. Though Joseph is betrayed by his own brothers, thrown into a pit, and sold into slavery, we see that God never abandons him. This chapter highlights a dysfunctional family, unjust suffering, and God’s sovereign hand working through it all. Joseph’s story also serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus—loved by the Father, hated by his own, betrayed, and yet ultimately raised up to…
Genesis 38 – The Detour That Led to Jesus
Genesis 38 shows us that even in the messiest, most unexpected parts of life, God is still at work. The story of Judah and Tamar is raw, uncomfortable, and often skipped—but it reminds us that God uses broken people and strange detours to accomplish his purposes. Judah’s rejection, Tamar’s boldness, and the sinful choices of both are not beyond God’s reach. In fact, this bizarre chapter is a key link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. God works through the…
Luke 23:32-43 – A Conversation On The Cross
One conversation can change everything. In Luke 23, a dying criminal has a life-altering exchange with Jesus while hanging on a cross. This message walks through that powerful conversation and the shocking promise: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” We’re reminded that salvation isn’t about earning our way to heaven—it’s about trusting the One with the authority to offer it. Whether you’re someone who’s wandered or someone who’s never believed, Jesus is still extending grace today. Just like…
Genesis 35-36 – Two Roads To A King
We often gravitate toward the flashiest option, but the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry challenges us to think differently. In Genesis 35–36, we see two lines: one from Jacob, whose kings would come slowly but endure, and one from Esau, whose kings came quickly but faded. Jesus, the true King, comes from Jacob’s line. Not with military might, but humbly riding on a donkey. Will we follow the fast and flashy kingdom, or the humble King who brings lasting peace?…