Sermons from 2021

Sermons from 2021

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…

Psalm 8:3-8 – You Are Valuable To God

Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Psalm 8:3-8 on how you are valuable to God. Sam is the Greater Boston Regional Coordinator for the Baptist Convention of New England. He has served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of International Mission Board missionaries, helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe.   Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH.…

Hebrews 12:1-2 – You Are An Ironman!

Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Hebrews 12:1-2 on the importance of endurance and keeping our eyes focused on Jesus. Sam is the Greater Boston Regional Coordinator for the Baptist Convention of New England. He has served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of International Mission Board missionaries, helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe.   Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH,…

Romans 4:16-35 – A Case Study On Faith (part 2)

Why would a 99 year old man believe that that he and his wife were going to have a biological baby? One word: faith. God said it, so it was going to happen. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the second half of Romans 4 and shows us how faith plays out when everything around you says something different. God said it will happen. He has done it before. He will do it again. Sermon Clip   The message…

Romans 4:1-15 – A Case Study On Faith

In Romans 4, Paul moves from telling us what the good news is to giving us an example of how it was practiced. Abraham was not a perfect man. He messed up a bunch, including trying to give away the very woman who was supposed to have his son! Yet through it all, he was called righteous. Why? Because he had faith in God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains this idea and what it means for us today. Faith…

Romans 3:21-31 – The Righteousness of God

Verses 21-26 are viewed my some scholars and pastors as the most important part of Romans. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle says that if we truly understand the righteousness of God and how Jesus Christ has made a way for us to be made righteous, then it will impact how we live out our life. We should aim to be more humble, focus on faith instead of works (in terms of salvation), and pursue unity in the church. The reason…

1 Samuel 13:1-13 – God Knows What He’s Doing

Guest speaker Dr. Michael McDill preaches from 1 Samuel 13:1-13 on God knowing what he is doing. Dr. McDill is a professor at Northeast Baptist College. in Bennington, VT. 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…

Romans 3:1-8 – Wrong Thinking About The Good News

After speaking about the good news, Paul stops to answer some common objections that people likely gave him as he traveled around. In this message, Pastor Kyle shares four objections (or wrong thinking) from this passage and how we should instead be thinking. People’s unfaithfulness does not negate the faithfulness of God. Sermon Clip   The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead,…

Revelation 5 – The True Jesus: Both Lion and Lamb

Guest speaker Jonathan Wright preaches from Revelation 5 on Jesus being the lion and the lamb. Jonathan is the Youth and Family Pastor at First Baptist Church Lake Butler in Lake Butler, Florida. He is also a PhD student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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,…

Romans 3:9-20 – The Bad News: You Stink!

None of us like to hear bad news. But sometimes bad news is necessary so that we can find a solution. If we have a big booger on our nose, we need to be told the bad news so that we can then get that booger off! In Romans 3:9-20, Paul gives some very bad news. That news is that we all stink. We all are so sinful that we cannot make ourselves righteous enough to be with God. This…