Sermons on Holidays (Page 2)
John 13:1-19 – Served
In this new series, Pastor Kyle looks at the last week of Jesus’ life. It was a week that changed everything. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on Jesus’ time with his disciples at the Last Supper. During the supper, while the disciples are fighting with each other over who is the greatest, Jesus shows his love for them and washes their feet. In love, he served them. We should do the same to others. Before Jesus died, he served. …
Galatians 4:4-5 – Jesus Is The Perfect Gift
In this Christmas Day service, Pastor Kyle looks at two short verses in Galatians 4 where Paul talks about Jesus coming as a baby. In these verses Paul shows us how Jesus is the perfect gift. He came at the right time, was the right fit, and was the ultimate solution. Jesus is the perfect gift! Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our…
Luke 1:46-49 – Christmas Eve Service
This is the Christmas Eve service at Island Pond! In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at Mary’s declaration of praise in Luke 1. Mary is going through a lot a difficult time when she finds out she is pregnant as a young, unmarried woman. Yet in the midst of the challenges, she chooses to praise. There is a lot we can learn from her about this. In the midst of problems, praise! Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC…
Luke 2:8-12 – The Heart of Christmas Brings Joy
Luke 2 is the amazing story of Jesus coming to this earth as a baby. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the proclamation of joy for all people. Because Jesus made a way for us to be saved, we can have true joy. Not momentary happiness, but long lasting, deep joy. Joy is dependent on the situation. It just comes from a different situation… Jesus. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking…
Luke 2:8-14 – Peace Is At The Heart Of Christmas
Luke 2 is perhaps one of the most well-known passages related to the Christmas story. An angel proclaims the good news of Jesus to the shepherds. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on the message that is proclaimed and how it brings peace to us. But what exactly does it mean to have the “peace” that is proclaimed by the angels? How do we get it? Listen on to find out. The peace of God is an internal reality in…
Isaiah 9:2-7 – Hope Is At The Heart Of Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at one of the most well-known prophecies of Jesus coming to this earth in the Old Testament. The prophecy focuses on what Jesus will do when he comes to the earth. He will be the wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, and prince of peace. Knowing this should give us hope! Pastor Kyle examines the theme of hope from Isaiah 9 and what we can do while we…
1 Corinthians 15:17-19 – The Resurrection
In this Easter 2022 message, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus. He begins by talking about Paul’s passage in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 where he explains what life would be like if there was no resurrection. Then in the second half of the sermon, Pastor Kyle gives three evidences for the resurrection and talks about what it means for us. You may not agree with the implications of the empty tomb but you are ignoring strong…
Isaiah 9:6 – Four Names of Christmas Hope
In Isaiah 9:6, we see four names given to Jesus. These names show what he does for us and what type of person he is. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at all four names and also shows the context in which these names were given. Through this verses we can be encouraged to know that God is with us even when we lose hope. Our greatest problem is solved when we trust in Jesus Christ. Sermon Clip The…
Jeremiah 23:1-8 – Christmas Hope For The Lost
Have you ever been super lost? It’s no fun. In our passage today, Israel and Judah are not only about to be super lost (in terms of location) but they are already lost spiritually. They are about to be attacked and carried off by the Babylonians. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at another Christmas prophecy that shows how Jesus comes in the midst of our lostness and four things to remember when you are spiritually lost. God isn’t gather…
Micah 5:1-5 – Christmas Hope In Scary Times
Most would agree that the past two years have been scary. Some people have feared death or sickness from COVID. Others have feared the vaccine mandate. Many have struggled with jobs, relationship issues, and many other things. In our passage in Micah 5, we see that Israel is in a really scary situation as well. They are about to be destroyed by outside nations. But in the midst of this scary time, there is a prophecy of hope. In this…
John 11 – The Resurrection And The Life
This is the Easter sermon from Island Pond Baptist Church! In John 11, Jesus delays helping his friend Lazarus. The disciples wonder about this, and Jesus says it is because he wants to teach them a lesson. What lesson is that? Pastor Kyle walks through the chapter and shows what is so important that Jesus let a friend die. It is something that we all must learn. Jesus wants them to know that HE is the resurrection and the life.…
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…