Sermons from 2026
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…
2 Timothy 1:6-7 – Fan The Flame
Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from 2 Timothy 1:6-7 on the importance of using your gifts in the church. 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…
Romans 12 – God’s Job Fair
Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Romans 12 on the importance of being an active member of the body of Christ. Eric is a former church planter and current member of Island Pond Baptist Church. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just minutes from Atkinson, 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…
Acts 1:6-11 – You Are A Witness
In Acts 1:6-11, Jesus gives his disciples one clear mission before ascending into heaven: they are to be his witnesses. Instead of letting them focus on times, seasons, or speculation about the kingdom, Jesus redirects them to the Spirit-empowered work of testifying about him. This sermon reminds us that witnessing is not about having every answer or winning every argument, but simply sharing the truth about who Jesus is and what he has done. Christians are called to testify locally,…
Hebrews 10:19-26 – Don’t Be A Loner
*Live picture starts at around 30 seconds. Real faith is not meant to be lived alone. In Hebrews 10:19–25, we are reminded that Jesus has opened the way for us to draw near to God with confidence, hold fast to our hope, and help one another keep going. Because Christ has given us full access to God, we should not live at a distance from him or from his people. Christians need one another to grow, endure, be encouraged, and…
John 15:1-11 – Abiding In Christ
In John 15:1-11, Jesus teaches that he is the true vine and his followers are the branches. Real faith is not merely knowing about Jesus, attending church, or being near spiritual things. Real faith abides in Christ. As believers remain connected to Jesus through his Word, obedience, love, and dependence on him, his life begins to produce fruit in them. This sermon calls us to examine what our lives are producing, turn from the bad fruit of sin, and look…
Revelation 21:8 – Fear
Guest speaker, Sam Taylor, looks at Revelation 21:8 and not being overcome with fear. Sam Taylor is a former missionary and pastor and currently services with the Baptist Churches of New England. 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,…
Romans 12:1-2 – Living A Life Of Worship
Real faith does not reduce worship to singing, church attendance, or a Sunday morning feeling. In Romans 12:1-2, Paul shows that true worship is a whole-life response to the mercy God has shown us in Christ. Because Jesus gave himself for us, Christians are called to offer their bodies, minds, habits, choices, and daily lives back to God. This kind of worship requires both renewing our minds with God’s truth and guarding our minds from the patterns of the world.…
Matthew 4:18-22 – Real Faith Follows
Real faith is not merely saying the right words, praying a prayer, or attending church occasionally. Real faith produces real evidence because it comes from a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. In Matthew 4:18–22, Jesus calls his first disciples with the simple command, “Follow me,” showing that true discipleship involves both action and direction. To follow Jesus means obeying what he says, listening to his Word, and loving him above everything else. While Christians will never obey perfectly, there is…
Hebrews 5:11-6:3 – Why So Many Stay Stuck
Spiritual growth does not happen automatically. In Hebrews 5:11–6:3, the author warns believers who had become “dull of hearing.” They had been around God’s Word for a long time, but they were not truly receiving it or growing from it. This sermon challenges us to examine whether we are maturing in Christ or remaining spiritually childish, still needing milk when we should be ready for solid food. Spiritual immaturity shows up when we cannot feed ourselves from Scripture, explain the…