"Jesus" Tagged Sermons (Page 5)
1 Corinthians 6:12 – Can I Take Drugs?
Is it OK to take drugs? Prescribed drugs? Recreational drugs? What about smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol? This is a big topic, but in this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives several principles that we can follow to determine what we should and should not take. This is a message both for drug addicts and those who would never be tempted to take any drugs. Does it prevent me from glorifying God? This is a key question. Sermon Clip The message…
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Why Is There Suffering?
Why does God allow suffering? This is the first question that will be addressed in the series “Tough Issues.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains how suffering started in the world, why God does not immediately take it away, and some things to remember while going through suffering. One day, all the consequences of sin will be reversed! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist Church…
Luke 2:8-20 – The Glory of the Lord
Three times in this short passage the word “glory” is mentioned. Why does this word come up so often? The answer to this question is why Christmas is so special. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about what glory is and why it is so important. The answer has profound implications about how we should live our lives. Not only are we called to proclaim his glory, we are called to live out his glory in our lives! Sermon Clip…
Galatians 6:11-18 – The Cross-Centered Life
In this last part of the last chapter of Galatians, Paul writes out with his own hand his final message. In one way, he is summarizing the entire book. But in another way, he is emphasizing the most important part. He calls the church to boast only in the cross of Jesus Christ. But what does it mean to do this? How does one boast in the cross? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows what it means to boast in…
Galatians 2:11-21 – Living The Crucified Life
In Galatians 2:20, Paul writes, “I have been crucified with Christ.” But what exactly does that mean? How can a person live the crucified life? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what it means to live as someone who has been crucified with Christ. It begins with having a proper understanding of what it means to be justified. Only once you have a proper understanding of being justified can you begin to live out the crucified life. Since you have…
Haggai 1:1-8 – Priorities
Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett preaches from Haggai 1:1-8 on the importance of having correct priorities. Dr. Dorsett is the executive director of the Baptist Convention of New England. 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…
James 5:13-20 – The Importance of Prayer
Parting last words. There is an element of weight and importance to them. In these parting last words of James, the author has a very simple message: never stop praying. Not only is prayer important because it keeps our thoughts focused on God, but it also connects us with him. It is when we are connected that he is most likely to do mighty things through us. God does not ask us to be amazing. He simply asks us to…
James 4:1-12 – Who Is Your Friend?
After a short break we continue through our series in James. In this passage, James will talk about two types of friendships: with the world and with God. One will lead to a life of chaos. The other will lead to a life of spiritual fruitfulness. Which one will you choose? The key word is ONE because you can only be friends with one. So if you choose to be friends with the world, you will become an enemy of…
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…
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Responding To Scary Times
The coronavirus is rampant and people are scared. Even if you are not scared of the virus, there are scary things going on in your life. How do you deal with these kinds of situations? Why would God allow us to go through something like this? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at 2 Corinthians 12 to answer these questions. Even if the virus kills every one of us, if we have put our faith in Jesus Christ, then we…
Acts 1:1-11 – Jesus Ascends… Now What?
The disciples had spent three years with Jesus, but by the end of this passage he would no longer be with them physically. What were they to do once Jesus left? Sit back and wait? Hide from the world? Verse 8 gives us the answer: “Be my witnesses!” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of being a witness for Christ and how we go about being a witness. We are not called to live a life of…
Isaiah 9:6 – Who Is Your Prince of Peace?
This is the final message in our series looking at the four names given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at what it means for Jesus to be the Prince of Peace and the implications for those who follow him in the present. Jesus is our Prince of Peace! He has made a way for us to have peace with God. Will you turn to him today? Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded…