Sermons from 2024 (Page 2)
Matthew 5:31-32 – Jesus Teaches On Divorce
Divorce is one of those things that are not pleasant to talk about. But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches on the very topic. When he gave the words in Matthew 5:31-32 it was to a group of people who thought you could divorce for any reason. Jesus challenges that idea and instead establishes the importance, oneness, and permanence of marriage. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle discusses this idea and also goes over some of the biblical grounds…
Matthew 5:27-30 – The Danger Of Lust
In Matthew 5:27-30 Jesus continues in his great sermon called, “The Sermon on the Mount.” In this section, he teaches on the danger of lust. Most people recognize the problem of adultery. However, many people think, “What’s wrong with just a little lust? How will that hurt anyone?” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains the danger and how we can find freedom. Lust is excessive, selfish sexual desire that is outside of the boundaries God established. Sermon Clip (The teaching…
Colossians 1:9-12 – Praying For One Another
Guest preacher Sam Taylor from the BCNE shares from Colossians 1:9-12 on the importance of prayer. 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!
1 Corinthians 1:26-28 – The Power of Ordinary People
Guest preacher Sam Taylor from the BCNE shares from 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 on how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. 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!
Matthew 5:21-26 – The Danger of Anger
In this section of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus affirms the commandment that we should not murder. But then he takes it step further by stating that we should not even be angry. In fact, if we are angry, we are the same as murderers. But if that is the case, how do we live? Why did Jesus get angry? Pastor Kyle addresses these questions and more. As Christians, we should hate murder and strive for…
Matthew 5:17-20 – What Did Jesus Believe About The Bible?
What should we think of the Old Testament? Is it equally inspired to the New Testament? If so, does that mean we should listen to and obey all of the Old Testament laws? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-20 where Jesus addresses those types of questions and more. Every part of the Bible is important. Just make sure you read it the same way Jesus did. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with…
Matthew 5:13-16 – You Are Salt and Light
Whether we work in the home or out of the home, we all have certain duties that we much carry out. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus gives two of the duties for Christians. He says that we are salt and light to the world. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shares what it means to be salt and light and how we can carry out these duties. We are called to be light to a world in darkness. Sermon Clip (The teaching…
Matthew 5:10-12 – The Persecuted Christian Is Blessed
While a Christian in the United States may experience small types of persecution, there are many people around the world that are going to prison, beaten, or even killed for their faith. Strangely, Jesus says that people who are persecuted for following Jesus will be blessed. How is a persecuted person blessed? Pastor Kyle answers that question and more. We rejoice because of what will come out of the persecution. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of…
Matthew 5:7-9 – How To Find Happiness In A Sad World (part 3)
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the next three beatitudes in Matthew 5:7-9, which are being merciful, a peacemaker, and pure in heart. This are attributes that are only possible through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Kyle shows why these are important and how we can grow them in our own life. We should be merciful to others because God was merciful to us. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be…
Matthew 5:5-6 – How To Find Happiness in a Sad World (Part 2)
In this second sermon through Matthew 5-7, Pastor Kyle looks at the next two beatitudes, which are meekness and hungering for righteousness. Both of these attributes are important for the Christian life and ones that we should seek to develop in our lives. If you do, you will be blessed! Meekness does not equal weakness. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button) Island Pond Baptist…
Matthew 5:1-4 – How To Find Happiness in a Sad World (Part 1)
Matthew 5-7 contains a sermon given by Jesus to his disciples called the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Kyle begins looking at by focusing on the first four verses of chapter five. In these verses, Jesus says tells people how those who mourn and those who are poor in spirit will be blessed. Jesus modeled what it meant to be poor in spirit and to mourn. Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet with the main points of the message can be…
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