Romans 16:17-27 – Don’t Lose Focus (part 2)
In the last part of chapter 16, Paul gives two final statements. First, he talks about the importance of avoiding divisive people who try to deceive Christians from following the gospel message. Second, he describes who God is and ends the chapter by praising him. Pastor Kyle explains the importance of these two things and shows how we can do these in our own lives as well. Avoid the ones who will negatively influence you but engage the others. Sermon…
Romans 16:1-16 – Don’t Lose Focus (part 1)
In this final chapter of Romans, Paul has a number of last words for the churches in Rome. All of it can be summed up with this statement: don’t lose focus. Paul starts out in verses 1-16 by giving a number of greetings. What can we learn from greetings like this? Pastor Kyle gives two things to think about based on this passage. We can only hand out the truth if the other person is close enough to receive it.…
Amos 5:18-27 – Going Through The Motions
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from Amos 5:18-27 on the importance of not just going through the motions. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys. 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,…
Romans 15:14-33 – The Great Commission Christian
Paul is known as one of the greatest missionaries of the New Testament. He had a passion to make Jesus known, particularly to those who had never heard about Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in the second part of Romans 15, which give us a behind-the-scenes look at what made Paul such a great missionary. Will you be a Californian Christian or a Carpathia Christian? Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can…
Romans 15:1-13 – For The Glory of God
Last week’s sermon, looking at the end of chapter 14, dealt with letting our conscience guide us on disputable matters. Paul looks at things from a different perspective at the beginning of chapter 15 and emphasizes the importance of putting the needs of the weak over the strong. Paul, who called himself strong, said that he should look past his own desires and seek to live in a way to build others up. As we do that we will glorify…
Romans 14:13-23 – The Mature Way
How does one deal with disputable matters? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle continues talking about how we navigate issues that aren’t clear in Scripture but that people have strong opinions on. In the passage, we see that we are to let our spirit-guided conscience guide us on disputable matters and to put love over liberty. That is the mature way. A spiritually mature person asks, “How do I glorify God in this situation?” instead of “What will benefit me the…
Romans 14:1-12 – When Christians Have Different Opinions
Romans 14 deals with Christians who have different opinions. In Paul’s situation, the church did not know how to address those that disagreed over food and the correct day to worship. Paul encourages them to stay focused on the most important thing… Jesus Christ. With the minor issues, let your conscience be your guide and be ok with differences. While these are not issues we struggle with today, there is still a lot we can learn. Make the most important…
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – Wanted: The Unqualified
God loves to use unqualified people! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Paul talks about how he was used by God even when he was no qualified or highly skilled. What was the reason for his success? Jesus Christ. Even if you think you are not qualified, God can still use you! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist…
Romans 13:8-14 – All You Need Is Love?
Christians are called to love those around them. In fact, it is a foundational part of being a Christian. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains Paul’s words on why love is so important and how we can begin to live this out. Are we living like time is short to love those around us? Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church…
Luke 17:11-19 – Have You Thanked God Recently?
It is easy for people in America to take things for granted because we have been blessed with so much. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle challenges Christians to not let the blessings of our culture prevent us from being thankful toward God. We have so many reasons to be thankful to God, so let’s make sure we tell him! God calls us to honor our leaders. Not because they are worthy of it but because God wants us to love…
Romans 13:1-7 – Heavenly Citizens In An Earthly Government
Here’s the problem: As Christians, we are citizens of heaven. But at this time we are not living in heaven. So how do we, as heavenly citizens operate under an earthly government? What does God call us to do (or not do) while living on earth? Is there ever a time when we should not obey our leaders? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle addresses these questions. God calls us to honor our leaders. Not because they are worthy of it…
Romans 12:9-21 – Love In Action (part 2)
What does it look like to love your enemy? How do we, as Christians, love someone who is persecuting us? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle continues looking at Romans 12:9-21. Verses 9-13 focus on loving fellow believers. Starting in verse 14, Paul transitions to talking about what it looks like to love your enemy. Because Christ loved us when we were an enemy to him, we can love others who are enemies to us. Love is often doing the opposite…