Exodus 2:11-25 – When Our Strength Is Not Enough
Moses had the right intentions, impressive qualifications, and a desire to help God’s people—but his attempt to deliver Israel in his own strength ended in failure. Forced to flee to Midian, Moses entered a long season of waiting that God would use to prepare him for what was ahead. Exodus 2 reminds us that waiting does not mean wasting and that our responsibility is to faithfully do what God has called us to do while trusting Him with the outcome.…
Exodus 2:1-10 – When God Seems Quiet
In Exodus 2:1–10, God seems strangely absent as Moses’ family faces an impossible situation—but behind the scenes, God is quietly at work. Through a faithful mother, a watchful sister, Pharaoh’s own daughter, and a series of seemingly ordinary circumstances, God preserves and prepares the man who will one day deliver Israel. The story reminds us that reaching the end of our control does not mean we have reached the end of God’s providence. Even when we cannot see what God…
Exodus 1:8-22 – Fear God, Not Pharaoh
Fear can drive us to grasp for control, compromise our convictions, and make destructive choices. In Exodus 1:8–22, Pharaoh’s fear leads him from oppression to murder, while two seemingly powerless midwives show remarkable courage because they fear God more than the king. Their example reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear but choosing obedience to God even when it costs us something. Ultimately, Pharaoh’s failed schemes point forward to Jesus, whose cross appeared to be evil’s victory…
Exodus 1:1-7 – A Promise Still Alive
Generations come and go, circumstances change, and even the most important people eventually pass away, but God’s promises remain. In Exodus 1:1–7, Israel moves from one generation to the next while God quietly fulfills His covenant promises through seemingly ordinary circumstances. This sermon challenges us to interpret our circumstances through God’s promises rather than judging God’s faithfulness by what we can see right now. It also reminds us that we are not responsible for controlling the future, but for faithfully…
Psalm 130 – The Way Out of the Depths
Psalm 130 speaks to those moments when sin, guilt, and discouragement leave us feeling trapped in the depths. Rather than trying to rescue ourselves, the psalm calls us to cry out to God, trust his forgiveness, wait on his Word, and place our hope in him. Through Jesus Christ, God offers forgiveness that is greater than our guilt and redemption that is abundant enough for all our sin. This sermon reminds us that the way out of the depths is…
Psalm 127 – Unless The Lord
Psalm 127 reminds us that everything we build ultimately depends upon God’s blessing. Whether we are building a career, raising a family, serving in ministry, or pursuing any other goal, we should work faithfully without believing the results ultimately depend on us. Because God remains faithful even when we stop working, we can rest instead of being consumed by anxiety. And when God places blessings in our lives, we should recognize them as gifts to be received gratefully rather than…
Psalm 124 – When God Is on Your Side
Psalm 124 asks a humbling question: Where would we be if the Lord had not been on our side? David looks back at Israel’s dangers and recognizes that their survival was ultimately not because of their strength, wisdom, or ability, but because God delivered them. The same truth applies to Christians today: sometimes God delivers us from trials, and sometimes He carries us through them, but in Christ our troubles never get the final word. Because Jesus has saved us,…
Psalm 107:1-3 – Let the Redeemed of The Lord Say So
Guest speaker, George Ross, looks at Psalm 107, showing the importance of missions and evangelism. George is a missionary for Trans World Radio. 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 for you to come and visit!
Psalm 122 – Glad To Be Here
Psalm 122 gives us a picture of what God’s people should look like when they gather together: joyful, united, and committed to one another’s good. Rather than viewing church as a building or something we simply attend, this sermon challenges us to see the church as God’s people gathered around Jesus Christ. Because Jesus brings us into God’s presence, makes us one people, and gives us true peace, we can gladly gather, stand together, and actively contribute to the health…
Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps You
Life’s journey includes dangers, uncertainties, and circumstances we cannot control. Psalm 121 teaches us to lift our eyes beyond our problems and look to the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, for help. God is our Keeper who never sleeps, remains near through both the brightness of day and the darkness of night, and preserves his people through every trial. This does not mean Christians will never suffer, but it does mean that nothing can separate believers from the…
1 Chronicles 1:1-14 – Known By Name
Guest speaker, Dave Herring, looks at 1 Chronicles 1:1-14, showing how the genealogy connects to the Christian’s salvation. Dave is a former church planter and pastor. 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 for you to…
Psalm 120 – A Bumpy Road
Psalm 120 begins the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms traditionally associated with travelers journeying to Jerusalem. Like those ancient pilgrims, Christians are traveling through a world that is not their true home, and the road will sometimes be difficult. The psalmist shows us how to respond when we experience lies, conflict, disappointment, and opposition. Instead of despairing, we should pray; instead of seeking revenge, we should trust God’s justice; and instead of settling into this world, we should…