Sermons on Holidays (Page 3)
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…
John 20:19-20 – The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Easter
This is a terrible Easter! People are dying, a virus is spreading around, and people have to remain socially distant. But did you know that the disciples had a pretty terrible first Easter two-thousand years ago. But something dramatically changed that turned their Easter from terrible to amazing. We can learn from them as we go through our own challenges. The resurrection of Jesus changes everything! It proves he really is God. Sermon Clip Full Service MESSAGE Notes John 20:19-20…
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…
Psalm 98 – Joy To The World
How is it possible that someone with poor health could write about joy in the world? Isaac Watts struggled with health issues throughout much of his life, yet he is the one who wrote the words to this amazing carol, “Joy To The World.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains how we can have joy in the midst of difficulties and how we are called to express joy. Jesus has done a marvelous thing, so let’s celebrate what he has…
Philippians 3:20-21 – O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a Christmas carol that conveys a longing for Jesus Christ to return. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines the carol, along with Philippians 3:20-21, to show why we are longing for Christ and not someone else. Why we need Christ and not someone else! Have you ever thought, “There has got to be something better out there.” Well, you are correct. Do you know where to look? Christ is mightier than anything we will…
Luke 2:8-20 – Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy is one of the most popular Christmas carols of our modern time. But in the midst of the simple words about a boy who has not gifts to offer the baby Jesus, there is a powerful message that all of us need to here. In this message, Pastor Kyle shows how the story of the drummer boy is closely tied to the story of the shepherds, and explains what we can learn from these two stories.…