Sermons on Luke
Luke 2:8-14 – Glory In The Highest
Christmas often comes with stress, exhaustion, and a sense of spiritual breathlessness, but Luke 2 reminds us that God meets us right in the middle of the mess. Instead of announcing the birth of Jesus to the powerful or impressive, God reveals his glory to lowly shepherds, showing that the gospel is for the weary, the overlooked, and the unworthy. Jesus enters the world humbly in a manger, proving we do not have to clean ourselves up before coming to…
Luke 1:46-55 – The Song Of A Praising Heart
In Luke 1, Mary shows us that real praise is bigger than singing songs. Praise begins with faith in what God has said, not just feelings in the moment. Mary trusts God’s word when it upends her life, rejoices in “God my Savior,” celebrates God’s mercy, strength, justice, and care, and remembers that God keeps his promises all the way back to Abraham. This sermon calls us to respond to Christmas with more than seasonal sentiment, by living a life…
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…
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…
Luke 15:11-32 – The Prodigal
Guest speaker, Dave Herring, looks at the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. 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, we would love for you to come and visit!
Luke 2:8-20 – Christmas Humility
In Luke 2:8-20, God chooses to reveal the exciting news of Jesus coming to the earth as a baby. Yet he does not reveal it to prestigious or well-known people. Instead, he sends angels to reveal it to some lowly shepherds. Pastor Kyle talks about how this is a pattern throughout the Bible. God loves to use the unqualified and unsuccessful to accomplish his will! Do I have any unqualified, unsuccessful people here? If so, prepare to be used by…
Luke 15:1-10 – Jesus Loves The Lost
In Luke 15:1-10, Jesus tells two parables to demonstrate how much he cares for those that are spiritually lost. Pastor Kyle looks at these and talks about what it means for us today. If Jesus cares for the lost, then we should too! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button) Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry,…
Luke 1:46-49 – Christmas Eve Service
This is the Christmas Eve service at Island Pond! In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at Mary’s declaration of praise in Luke 1. Mary is going through a lot a difficult time when she finds out she is pregnant as a young, unmarried woman. Yet in the midst of the challenges, she chooses to praise. There is a lot we can learn from her about this. In the midst of problems, praise! Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC…
Luke 2:8-12 – The Heart of Christmas Brings Joy
Luke 2 is the amazing story of Jesus coming to this earth as a baby. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the proclamation of joy for all people. Because Jesus made a way for us to be saved, we can have true joy. Not momentary happiness, but long lasting, deep joy. Joy is dependent on the situation. It just comes from a different situation… Jesus. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking…
Luke 2:8-14 – Peace Is At The Heart Of Christmas
Luke 2 is perhaps one of the most well-known passages related to the Christmas story. An angel proclaims the good news of Jesus to the shepherds. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on the message that is proclaimed and how it brings peace to us. But what exactly does it mean to have the “peace” that is proclaimed by the angels? How do we get it? Listen on to find out. The peace of God is an internal reality in…
Luke 8:40-56 – Why Do I Still Feel Shame As A Christian?
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question, the last in the series, is “Why Do I Still Feel Shame As A Christian?” Looking at a story of Jesus in Luke 8 where he heals two people in very bad shape, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining how being unclean is very similar to modern day shame and how Jesus healed the unclean. Jesus cleans the unclean! Sermon Clip The message…
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…