"Discipleship" Tagged Sermons
2 Timothy 2:14-26 – The Anatomy of a Man of God
In this passage, Paul reminds Timothy—and all believers—that the Christian life is not about checking religious boxes but becoming a certain kind of person. Using three vivid pictures, Paul shows us what that life looks like: an unashamed workman who knows the truth, a clean vessel set apart for honorable use, and a gentle servant who speaks the truth with love. Christianity is not about winning arguments or appearing impressive, it is about faithfully knowing, living, and speaking the truth…
2 Timothy 2:1-7 – Living A Gospel-Focused Life
In this passage from 2 Timothy 2:1–7, Paul calls believers to live a gospel-focused life marked by endurance, obedience, and hard work. Using the images of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, Paul shows that following Christ requires perseverance in suffering, faithfulness to God’s ways, and steady commitment over time. The mission is not just to believe the gospel but to pass it on by making disciples who make other disciples. Though the task is difficult, God does not…
2 Timothy 1:8-18 – I’m Not Ashamed
Fear makes it easy to stay quiet about our faith, but silence always costs something. In this passage, Paul shows Timothy that believers can respond to pressure in two very different ways: by being ashamed of the gospel or by standing unashamed. Some abandoned Paul because following Jesus had become risky. Others leaned in, suffered with him, and stayed faithful. Paul reminds us that the gospel is worth defending, worth suffering for, and worth living out because Jesus has saved…
Matthew 28:18-20 – Our 2026 Vision
In this message, we pause to look ahead and clarify where Island Pond Baptist Church is going in 2026. Rooted in Jesus’ command in Matthew 28, the sermon reminds us that our mission never changes: we exist to make disciples. From that unchanging mission flows a practical, flexible vision for the year ahead, centered on three priorities—Gather, Grow, and Go. Together, these guide how we worship, mature spiritually, and engage our community so that more lives are changed by the…
Revelation 5:1-14 – Christmas: Endgame
Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger, it is the opening move in God’s ultimate endgame. In Revelation 5 we see Jesus as both the Lion of Judah and the slain Lamb who alone is worthy to take the scroll, carry out God’s final plan, judge evil, and redeem His people. This message calls us to see Christmas through the lens of heaven’s worship scene and to respond with deeper repentance, faith, and wholehearted praise. The baby…
1 Timothy 6:11-21 – Wartime Living
Following Paul’s closing words in 1 Timothy 6:11–21, this message reminds us that the Christian life is not peacetime but a real spiritual war. Believers are called to flee sin, actively pursue righteousness and godliness, and “fight the good fight of the faith” by clinging to the eternal life already given in Christ. Paul also warns against trusting in wealth and urges generous, kingdom-minded giving that stores up eternal treasure. Finally, we’re challenged to guard the gospel deposit entrusted to…
1 Timothy 6:3-10 – The Love of Money
This message warns how the love of money can quietly pull our hearts away from Jesus and destroy our lives. Using Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 6, we see a profile of false teachers who are driven by pride, controversy, and a desire to use “godliness” as a way to get rich. Paul doesn’t say money itself is evil, but that craving it turns it into an idol that leads to ruin. In contrast, believers are called to the freedom…
1 Timothy 5:1-16 – We Are Family
Paul reminds the church that in Christ we’ve been adopted into God’s family, so we must treat one another like true brothers and sisters. Love shows up as gentleness with older men, encouragement, respect for all, and purity, especially toward younger women. He then instructs the church to honor “true widows” (those most at risk) while calling families to care for their own. The church supports widows, and widows, in turn, serve the church through prayer and godly example. Because…
1 Timothy 4:1-16 – The Pastor’s Workout Plan
Paul warns that deceiving doctrines will try to pull believers away from Jesus, so the church must cling to the truth, be trained by Scripture, and persist in godliness. Pastor Kyle shows that truth isn’t protected by accident. We block lies, saturate our lives with the Word, and put it into practice. As we pursue daily obedience with hope in the living God, our lives become a model for others and a safeguard for the church. The “pastor’s workout plan”…
Proverbs 22:6 – Happy Father’s Day
Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Proverbs 22:6 on parenting our kids and raising them to love God. 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 minutes from Atkinson, 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,…
1 Timothy 3:14-16 – The Key To Godliness
In 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Paul names the “mystery of godliness” and shows it’s not our performance but a person: Jesus Christ, manifested, vindicated, proclaimed, believed, and glorified. The church, as the household of the living God, is called to hold up and guard this truth like a pillar and foundation. When Christ dwells in us, he produces the aroma of true godliness, and that inward reality then shapes how we live together. Behavior doesn’t make us godly. Godliness, Christ in…
1 Timothy 3:1-13 – Elders and Deacons
Paul outlines God’s qualifications for church leaders so the church stays healthy and centered on the gospel. Elders (pastors/overseers) must be men of integrity who can teach, lead, and guard the flock. Their credibility shows up at home and in the community. Deacons lead by serving, meeting practical needs so elders can focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word. Elders lead by shepherding; deacons lead by serving. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be…
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