"Integrity" Tagged Sermons
1 Timothy 5:17-25 – Good Pastors, Good Church
Paul urges the church to guard the gospel by how it treats its leaders. In 1 Timothy 5:17–25, he calls churches to honor faithful pastors, confront persistent public sin without partiality, and be patient when appointing new elders. The goal isn’t image management but gospel protection, handling accusations wisely, rebuking verified sin openly, and supporting those who lead well. Healthy churches keep the gospel safe by keeping leadership sound. A healthy church guards the gospel through the way it honors,…
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…
Genesis 39 – Joseph and Temptation
In Genesis 39, we see Joseph faced with intense temptation. He is alone, far from home, and seemingly without consequences. Yet Joseph refuses to compromise. He resists the seduction of Potiphar’s wife, choosing to flee rather than fall. This sermon explores three biblical principles for resisting temptation: knowing God’s standard ahead of time, not flirting with sin, and being willing to flee when necessary. But even for those that have given into temptation, there is mercy at the cross of…
1 Samuel 17 – A Tale Of Two Kings
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from 1 Samuel 17 on the differences between David and Saul when encountering Goliath. Mark is a missionary in New Hampshire for Reliant Mission. He works to share Jesus with people all around New England through one one one evangelism at the beach, subway, college campus, and many other places. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church…
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 – Take God Seriously
We cannot live a meaningful life unless we take God seriously. In this passage, Solomon talks about ways that we should do exactly that. He talks about the importance of obedience, listening, and integrity. If you go throughout life and do not take him seriously, then you will end up saying what Solomon has said, “Meaningless, meaningless!” Let’s live meaningful lives and take him seriously. We worship God through listening and obeying. Sermon Clip The message notes for the…
Ruth 3:1-18 – A Strange Proposal
In Ruth 3, Naomi and Ruth are running out of time. The harvest is just about over and Boaz will be returning home. He obviously is not making a move, so Naomi comes up with a plan of her own to get Ruth and Boaz married. It turns out to not be the greatest advice, but it works because Ruth and Boaz have a great amount of integrity. There is a lot we can learn from the two of them…