Sermons on Psalms
Psalm 130 – The Way Out of the Depths
Psalm 130 speaks to those moments when sin, guilt, and discouragement leave us feeling trapped in the depths. Rather than trying to rescue ourselves, the psalm calls us to cry out to God, trust his forgiveness, wait on his Word, and place our hope in him. Through Jesus Christ, God offers forgiveness that is greater than our guilt and redemption that is abundant enough for all our sin. This sermon reminds us that the way out of the depths is…
Psalm 127 – Unless The Lord
Psalm 127 reminds us that everything we build ultimately depends upon God’s blessing. Whether we are building a career, raising a family, serving in ministry, or pursuing any other goal, we should work faithfully without believing the results ultimately depend on us. Because God remains faithful even when we stop working, we can rest instead of being consumed by anxiety. And when God places blessings in our lives, we should recognize them as gifts to be received gratefully rather than…
Psalm 124 – When God Is on Your Side
Psalm 124 asks a humbling question: Where would we be if the Lord had not been on our side? David looks back at Israel’s dangers and recognizes that their survival was ultimately not because of their strength, wisdom, or ability, but because God delivered them. The same truth applies to Christians today: sometimes God delivers us from trials, and sometimes He carries us through them, but in Christ our troubles never get the final word. Because Jesus has saved us,…
Psalm 107:1-3 – Let the Redeemed of The Lord Say So
Guest speaker, George Ross, looks at Psalm 107, showing the importance of missions and evangelism. George is a missionary for Trans World Radio. 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!
Psalm 122 – Glad To Be Here
Psalm 122 gives us a picture of what God’s people should look like when they gather together: joyful, united, and committed to one another’s good. Rather than viewing church as a building or something we simply attend, this sermon challenges us to see the church as God’s people gathered around Jesus Christ. Because Jesus brings us into God’s presence, makes us one people, and gives us true peace, we can gladly gather, stand together, and actively contribute to the health…
Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps You
Life’s journey includes dangers, uncertainties, and circumstances we cannot control. Psalm 121 teaches us to lift our eyes beyond our problems and look to the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, for help. God is our Keeper who never sleeps, remains near through both the brightness of day and the darkness of night, and preserves his people through every trial. This does not mean Christians will never suffer, but it does mean that nothing can separate believers from the…
Psalm 120 – A Bumpy Road
Psalm 120 begins the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms traditionally associated with travelers journeying to Jerusalem. Like those ancient pilgrims, Christians are traveling through a world that is not their true home, and the road will sometimes be difficult. The psalmist shows us how to respond when we experience lies, conflict, disappointment, and opposition. Instead of despairing, we should pray; instead of seeking revenge, we should trust God’s justice; and instead of settling into this world, we should…
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,…
Psalm 98 – Christmas Joy
This sermon emphasizes joy in the face of difficulties, using Psalm 98 as the main text, which is the psalm that Isaac Watts based his hymn, “Joy To The World” off of. Pastor Kyle explains that true joy stems from understanding Jesus’ work—His salvation offered to all through His death and resurrection. Even thought we all have struggles in life, they don’t need to diminish the joy we can have when we keep the eternal perspective of salvation and heaven…
Psalm 119:25-32 – Are You In Need Of Revival?
Lay pastor Adam Houston, from Island Pond Baptist Church, shares from Psalm 119 on the importance of letting the word of God revive you. 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…
Psalm 139 – You Belong With Me
In Psalm 139, the psalmist talks about how we belong with God. He knows us, he is with us, and he made us wonderfully. Knowing this should direct our actions in life. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about why it is so important that we belong with God and what we should do about it. Since we belong with God, we need to fiercely protect our intimacy with him. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can…
Psalm 91 – God is Bigger Than Our Fears
In Psalm 91, we see a number of different fears that a person would experience in the ancient world. Yet in the midst of all those big fears, Psalm 91 shows that God is bigger than each of them. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means for us and then spends time answering a very important question regarding the tension we see between God being bigger than these fears and people still suffering. My God is able to,…