Sermons from 2025
Luke 23:32-43 – A Conversation On The Cross
One conversation can change everything. In Luke 23, a dying criminal has a life-altering exchange with Jesus while hanging on a cross. This message walks through that powerful conversation and the shocking promise: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” We’re reminded that salvation isn’t about earning our way to heaven—it’s about trusting the One with the authority to offer it. Whether you’re someone who’s wandered or someone who’s never believed, Jesus is still extending grace today. Just like…
Genesis 35-36 – Two Roads To A King
We often gravitate toward the flashiest option, but the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry challenges us to think differently. In Genesis 35–36, we see two lines: one from Jacob, whose kings would come slowly but endure, and one from Esau, whose kings came quickly but faded. Jesus, the true King, comes from Jacob’s line. Not with military might, but humbly riding on a donkey. Will we follow the fast and flashy kingdom, or the humble King who brings lasting peace?…
Genesis 34 – Worldly Influences, Worldly Results
Genesis 34 is a powerful and painful reminder of what happens when worldly influences creep into our lives through spiritual “cracks.” Through the story of Dinah, Shechem, and Jacob’s sons, we see the destructive results of loving the world, giving in to fleshly desires, uncontrolled anger, fear, and trying to earn God’s favor through works. Pastor Kyle unpacks these themes and points to the only true solution: a heart transformed by Jesus Christ. Jesus came for spiritually cracked people—and instead…
Genesis 32:9-12 – A Desperate Prayer
When Jacob found himself caught between an angry uncle and a furious brother, he turned to God in prayer. Though he wasn’t known for being deeply devout, Jacob gave us a powerful example of how to pray when life feels overwhelming. He approached God humbly, reminded Him of His promises, and trusted in the covenant God had made. In the same way, we can come boldly to God—not because we’ve earned it, but because Jesus made a way. When trouble…
Genesis 32 – Strength In Weakness
Genesis 32 captures Jacob at a turning point—facing fear, clinging to self-reliance, and ultimately wrestling with God. Throughout the chapter, we see Jacob swing between faith and fear, confidence and control. But in the end, God meets him in his weakness, wounds him, and renames him. The limp Jacob receives becomes a symbol of spiritual strength—a reminder that God’s power is made perfect not in our strength, but in our surrender. This message challenges us to stop striving in our…
Genesis 29 – The Greatest Wedding Prank Ever
Continuing our Genesis series, we explored Genesis 29, where Jacob, fleeing from his brother, arrives at his destination and falls for Rachel. But instead of a love story without complications, Jacob is deceived into marrying Leah first, showing that the trickster has met his match in Uncle Laban. Yet, even in this mess of deception and polygamy, God is at work. He uses Leah, the overlooked sister, to continue the lineage of Jesus through Judah, showing that God loves and…
Genesis 28 – Jacob’s Ladder
We’ve returned to our Genesis series, diving into Genesis 28, where Jacob, fleeing from his brother Esau, has a significant dream about a ladder reaching to heaven. This vision isn’t just about Jacob—it’s a powerful symbol pointing to Jesus as the true connection between God and man. While the people of Babel tried to build their own way to heaven, Jacob’s dream reveals that God is the one who comes down to us. Jesus confirms this in John 1:51, saying…
2 Peter 1:5-8 – A Higher Love
Guest speaker, Sam Taylor, talks about the higher love that we have through Jesus Christ. Sam served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of IMB missionaries helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe. He now serves as the Global Missions Mobilizer for the Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE). Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also…
Mark 4:25-41 – Jesus Calms The Storm
Guest speaker, Dwight Knight, looks at the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:25-41. Dwight is Co-founder and Executive Director of Challenge Ministries International (CMI). He and his wife, Stephane, are in full-time ministry focusing on discipleship, teaching and counseling. 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,…
Genesis 27 – A Tricky Family
Have you ever been tricked into thinking something was better than it actually was? In Genesis 27, we see an entire family—Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob—all trying to manipulate their way to what they want. But in the end, God’s plan still stands. This passage reminds us that God’s blessings don’t depend on our goodness, and His will cannot be outsmarted. Instead of resisting Him, we’re better off trusting and submitting to what He’s already planned. If God can bless…
2 Corinthians 4:4-7 – From Blindness To Seeing
As we step into the new year, many of us have already broken our resolutions, including spiritual ones. This sermon addresses the challenge of spiritual stagnation and how to reignite faith by surrendering to Jesus Christ. We look at 2 Corinthians 4:4-7, which highlights how true spiritual growth begins with giving our lives to Christ and continues by allowing him to lead us daily. If you’re feeling spiritually dry or seeking direction, this sermon will guide you toward renewing your…
Genesis 22:1-19 – The Lord Will Provide
What happens when God gives you a test you never saw coming? In this sermon on Genesis 22, Pastor Kyle explores Abraham’s greatest test—being asked to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. Why would God command this? How does it fit with his character? And ultimately, how does this story foreshadow Jesus Christ and the gospel? Join us as we uncover how God provides, why obedience matters, and how Abraham’s journey points us to the ultimate sacrifice—Jesus, the Lamb of God.…
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