Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
Matthew 28:16-20 – A Disciple Makes Disciples
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives the seventh characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, which is: A disciple of Jesus Christ makes other disciples. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus is speaking with his disciples and gives them a command. He tells them go out and make other disciples. But how is this done? What is a disciple? Pastor Kyle looks at this and explains more. Our top priority as individuals and a church should be to make disciples. Sermon…
Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple Follows
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives the second characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, which is: A disciple of Jesu Christ follows Jesus Christ. In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls Simon and Andrew to follow him as he does for each person who is a Christian. But what does it mean to follow Jesus? How do we, as 21st century Christians carry out the call to follow Jesus? Pastor Kyle explains this and more. Your best life is lived…
Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple is Called
In this new series, Pastor Kyle answers the question, “What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?” Answering this question is vital if we are to follow out his command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28). In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle starts at the foundation and talks about how a disciple of Jesus is called by Jesus. He then shows how this goes beyond the first disciples to all people who are followers of Jesus Christ. If you have…
Matthew 8:1-3 – Jesus Touches The Untouchable
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Matthew 8:1-3 on how Jesus not only loved but also touched the untouchable. Mark is an evangelist in New England through Reliant. 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…
Matthew 5:29-30 – Kill The Sin Series
In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the fourth step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting sin out of your life. Looking at Matthew 5:29-30, we see Jesus tell everyone to take the necessary steps to cut the sin off. When you do, your potential for spiritual growth will rise dramatically. You must take sin seriously or it will destroy you! Sermon Clip Want to learn…
Matthew 4:1-4 – Get Scripture In You
In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the second step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting Scripture in your life. Looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 4, we see how Jesus was tempted and avoided temptation by using Scripture. Consistent Bible reading is powerful! Sermon Clip Want to learn more? Kyle Lewis’ book Ignite Your Faith is now available on paperback or Kindle on Amazon. …
Matthew 28:18-20 – New Year, Same Mission
2023 is now upon us! In this new year, what will we focus on? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Jesus’ last words in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus tells us what to focus on as individuals and as a church. Go and make disciples! There are a lot of other things we can do, but we need to make sure we keep the most important the most important. Yes, it’s a new year, but we have the same mission. If…
Matthew 13:47-50 – What Is Hell Like?
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “What is hell like?” Looking at a parable that Jesus gives in Matthew 13, Pastor Kyle explains what hell is like and how it should impact our lives in the present. Knowing where you were headed (and would have ended up without Jesus) should give you a greater appreciation. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on…
Matthew 28:18-20 – Is God an Active Member of Your Church?
Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Matthew 28:18-20 on the idea that God should be the focus of our church and witness. Sam is the Greater Boston Regional Coordinator for the Baptist Convention of New England. He has served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of International Mission Board missionaries, helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in…
Matthew 21:1-11 – Why Are You Cheering For Jesus?
On the original Palm Sunday many people were cheering for Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. But they were cheering for him because they were expecting him to be their earthly king. He came for something greater, but very different than being an earthly king. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle asks the question, “Why are you cheering for Jesus?” Are you cheering for him for the right reasons? Or have you confused him with someone that is here to serve 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…
Matthew 6:25-34 – Christian, Don’t Worry!
Worry seems to be a normal part of the human experience. But as we read Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus tells us that there are certain things we should not worry about. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains Jesus’ words to show that instead of worrying we should pursue the things of God. “Since God values you, you can trust that he will take care of your needs. Therefore you do not need to worry!” Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be…