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In Genesis 12 we are introduced to a man named Abram (later changed to Abraham). Abraham is one of the most important characters in the Old Testament. In this first chapter on his life, we learn about his calling and the promises that God makes to him.
What the Israelites (as a whole) could not do, the one Israelite, Jesus Christ, DID do!
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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!
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In Genesis 10-11, the world has begun to repopulate but the people once again turn from God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about the pride and idolatry of the people at Babel and how Christ is the one that heals and unifies from pride.
Whereas pride divides, Jesus unites!
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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!
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In Genesis 8-9, the story of Noah and the ark wraps up and they all make it safely out of the boat. Pastor Kyle shares several characteristics that we can learn about God based on his dealings with Noah in these chapters.
Salvation is shown through the story of Noah.
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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!
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Just about any child who was told a Bible story growing up has heard the story of Noah and the ark. But what exactly is the purpose of the flood? And what can we learn from it? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows how the story of Noah can point us to Christ and understand his second coming better.
Don’t get to the end of your earthly life and be surprised when the master returns.
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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!
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Guest speaker Pastor Jonathan Wright, from the First Baptist Church of Lake Butler, FL, shares from Hosea on knowing Jesus Christ.
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!
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In Genesis 4-5, we see the fall of mankind into sinfulness and decay. Just one generation after walking with God, the first person commits murder. After the murder, Cain and his family grow in their depravity. As this is taking place, Adam and Eve were likely wondering if God’s promise of a savior would ever happen. But just when it seemed like nothing would happen, God steps in and sends them a new son, Seth.
What we need to always remember is this: God’s promises always triumph!
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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!
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In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve are deceived by the serpent and eat the fruit that God told them not to eat. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows how Adam and Eve got the point of disobeying and what God did to save them.
How are you currently ruining your life?
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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!
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Genesis 2 focuses on day 6 of creation, which includes the creation of man and woman. Pastor Kyle shows how this very first marriage reveals some principles on marriage and then how it points to Jesus Christ.
Your marriage is a picture of Christ and the church to the world.
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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!
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Pastor Kyle looks at Genesis 1, the very first chapter of the Bible. He then shows how Jesus Christ is linked to passages like John 1 and what that means for us today.
Are you spreading his glory all around the earth?
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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!
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In Psalm 139, the psalmist talks about how we belong with God. He knows us, he is with us, and he made us wonderfully. Knowing this should direct our actions in life. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about why it is so important that we belong with God and what we should do about it.
Since we belong with God, we need to fiercely protect our intimacy with him.
Sermon ClipThe message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button.
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!
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In Psalm 91, we see a number of different fears that a person would experience in the ancient world. Yet in the midst of all those big fears, Psalm 91 shows that God is bigger than each of them. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means for us and then spends time answering a very important question regarding the tension we see between God being bigger than these fears and people still suffering.
My God is able to, but even if he does not, he is still God, and I will still follow him.
Sermon ClipThe message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button.
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!
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In Psalm 84, the Sons of Korah give a similar sentiment, but about being near God. As ones how worked in the temple, they wanted to inspire others to come and be near God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explores this idea and shows that there is truly no place like be at home with God.
Are you keeping your temple clean and comfortable for the Holy Spirit?
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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!
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Guest preacher Sam Taylor shares from Psalm 92 on the importance of praising God. 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. In 2015, Sam became the Director of the Greater Boston Baptist Association.
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!
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Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Psalm 23 on God giving us comfort because he is our shepherd. 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 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!
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Pastor Kyle looks at Psalm 19. In this psalm, we see two ways that God speaks to us. In a more general sense, God speaks through creation. But the primary way that God speaks to us is through his Word.
The heavens declare the glory of God and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
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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!
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Guest preacher Richard Cason from Madison Street Baptist Church in Starke, Florida shares from John 12:30-33 on keeping the gospel message as the main focus of your life.
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!
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In Matthew 7:15-23, Jesus talks about how your life can either produce good or bad fruit. Which type do you want to come out of your life?
Thus you will recognize them by their fruits (Matthew 7:20).
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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!
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Pastor Kyle shares from Acts 2:42-47 which looks at four marks that showed the early church was spiritually healthy. May we have these four marks in our lives and church today!
They held stubbornly onto the gospel!
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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!
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In Matthew 7:12-14, Jesus talks about living out two seemingly contradictory aspects of the Christian life: living with love for others while also living narrowly.
Jesus says he is the only way!
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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!
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In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus talks about the importance of prayer. We should pray persistently and we should pray confidently.
Ask… and keep on asking!
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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!
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In this passage Jesus talks about not judging others. But does he mean that we should never make judgments about other people or does he have something else in mind? Pastor Kyle talks about the three types of judgments that Jesus is telling Christians to avoid: foolish, prideful, and hypocritical judgments.
Jesus prohibits a critical spirit, but does not forbid all use of the critical faculty.
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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!
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In this passage Jesus talks about not giving in to anxiety. Christians are called to seek after God and put him first, not worry about the things of life.
But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness!
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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!
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Guest preacher Sam Taylor from the BCNE shares from Matthew 6:1 on not losing out on the prize that we will get in heaven. Are you living in a way that glorifies God?
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!
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In this passage Jesus talks about the danger of loving money. Christians are called to love God, not money, and you can only serve one.
Where you place most of your treasure indicates where your heart is.
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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!
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In this passage Jesus gives a model prayer for his disciples so that they can learn how to pray. There is much we can learn from this prayer so that we can pray more biblical prayers.
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” -Martin Luther
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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!
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Hypocrisy is a huge turn off to people. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the words of Jesus in Matthew 6 where he talks about three ways religious people can be hypocrites and how we can avoid doing being that way.
A hypocrite is more concerned about how he/she looks on the outside.
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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!
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In Matthew 5:33-48, Jesus talks about how we should live around other people. In particular, how do we shine as Christians to people? Jesus gives the examples of being truthful, loving our enemies, and not retaliating. If we live these out we will be much better witnesses to those around us.
We can’t tell people about the truth of Jesus if they don’t believe us.
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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!
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Jesus is our living hope! In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at 1 Peter 1:3-9 where Peter talks about how the resurrection of Jesus shows we can have a hope that will not go away, particularly in difficult times. Since he rose from the dead, he proved that he is imperishable. Therefore, we can put our hope and trust in him while we are suffering.
Will you allow trials and difficulties to destroy your faith or grow your faith?
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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!
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The king is coming! In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Matthew 21:1-11 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey just days before he would be crucified.
No matter your past or present, Jesus is offering you the chance to have peace with God.
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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!
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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 for divorce.
Marriage is a union created by God that is intended to be permanent.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 peace.
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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!
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In this new series, Pastor Kyle answers the question, “What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?” Answering this question is vital if we are to follow out his command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28). In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle starts at the foundation and talks about how a disciple of Jesus is called by Jesus. He then shows how this goes beyond the first disciples to all people who are followers of Jesus Christ. If you have The post Matthew 4:18-22 – A Disciple is Called appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites had so much potential and promise. They were accomplishing things with God’s help. But by the end of Judges, everything has gone downhill. What happened? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shares one way that the Israelites ruined their spiritual lives and how it can happen to us as well.
We fail spiritually when we only follow God half-heartedly.
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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!
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Daniel 12 is the final chapter of the book of Daniel. This chapter ends with some final words from the angel telling Daniel to continue to wait. Daniel wants to know when God will fix things but the angel does not tell him. Instead, he tells him to, “go your way till the end. And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days.” In other words, “keep pressing on.” In this sermon, The post Daniel 12 – How Long, O Lord? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Daniel 11 an angel tells Daniel what is to happen in the future. It is not a happy future for Israel. At least, not for a long time. But eventually, God will make all things right. How do we live in the meantime? While difficult things still happen. Suffering still takes place. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle expands on this idea and shows us how we can live in difficult times based on future events. A big picture perspective The post Daniel 11 – Learning From The Future appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Daniel 10 and talks about the unseen spiritual battle that is all around us. If we go around pretending that no spiritual battle is raging on then we will be in trouble down the road. Pastor Kyle gives several ways to prepare for the battle and ensure that you are not devoured by the enemy. There is an unseen spiritual battle raging around us. Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an The post Daniel 10 – The Unseen Battle appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In the second part of chapter 9, the angel Gabriel describes a vision about 70 weeks. While this is a difficult passage to interpret, the takeaway is that there will be bumps along the road but Jesus is ultimately going to win. Things do not happen in our time frame, but in God’s. However, we can have confidence to know that God will carry it to completion. A “no” or “wait” from God always results in something better later on. The post Daniel 9:20-27 – Going Through Dark Times appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Pastor Kyle preaches from Daniel 9:1-19. In this passage, Daniel prays for his own people. Do you want to get better at praying? This passage shows us how we can pray more for our family and nation. Additionally, Pastor Kyle answers the questions, “Why should we pray if God already knows the future?” Are you using your heavenly access? Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also The post Daniel 9:1-19 – Are You Praying? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest preacher Dave Herring, former pastor of Cornerstone Church, shares from Galatians 2:20 on how our identity impacts our potential. 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! The post Galatians 2:20 – A New Identity & New Potential appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest preacher Sam Taylor from the BCNE shares from Lamentations 3:22-23 on, “When God’s People Forgot Happiness.” 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! The post Lamentations 3:22-23 – When God’s People Forgot Happiness appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In chapter 8, Daniel has another vision. This vision has to do with Daniel’s future time, but is it in our future as well? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what the vision means. As we will see, there is a lot we can learn from the vision and how we can apply it to our lives. The lamb is victorious in the end! Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds The post Daniel 8 – The Ram, The Goat, and The Lamb appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Starting in this chapter, Daniel 7, the book takes a dramatic shift from stories about God working through Daniel and his friends to Daniel’s visions. These visions are considered apocalyptic literature, which is a unique style of writing that uses a lot of symbolism to talk about the future. While this chapter is full of beasts and fear, it is also clear that Jesus will be victorious in the end. It may hurt now but it will be worth it The post Daniel 7 – Signs of the Future Times appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Daniel 6 contains one of the most popular stories in the Old Testament. Daniel is thrown into a den of lions because he refused to stop praying to God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about the implications of this story for us today. The king had good intentions. Daniel had good convictions. Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church The post Daniel 6 – A Good Night’s Sleep appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Daniel 5, there is a new king in town. However, the same problems come up. The new king, King Belshazzar is full of pride and only wants to impress his followers by having a big, sinful party. In doing so, he intentionally insults God. This leads to his own downfall as well as the downfall of the nation. Don’t be impressed with shiny objects. Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just The post Daniel 5 – New King, Same Problem appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar tells about a time when he let pride get the best of him. It led to his downfall. Yet in that downfall the king was able to humble himself and look up to heaven, focusing on God. This then turned a downfall into a new life. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains the story and shares what we can learn from the king so we don’t make the same mistakes. No matter how impressive your The post Daniel 4 – Pride Comes Before Destruction appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Daniel 3 tells one of the popular stories found in a children’s Bible about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. While many know the basic story there is so much more than what a few pictures can convey. In this passage, Pastor Kyle explains the story and also talks about what we, as modern readers, can learn from it. In the midst of this passage is a story about not bowing down to idols. Even more, we find the message of Jesus Christ coming through loud and clear.
Is your current home or real home influencing your reasoning?
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Starting in Daniel 2:24, Daniel meets with the king and gives him the dream and its interpretation. The dream comes off as strange to 21st century readers, but the basic idea has powerful implications that extend to today. With all the craziness going on in life, God is still in control. Even more, God is stronger than any other kingdom out there. Pastor Kyle talks about the implications of this and how we can live in light of the dream.
In humility, realize you can’t. In faith, realize God can.
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It the midst of the long passage in Daniel 2 comes a short account of what happens after God gives Daniel the interpretation he needs. Daniel stops and blesses God! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at what it means to bless God and why it is so important for all Christians to be doing it.
Is your life showing that blessing God is essential?
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What do you do when life gets out of control? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the first part of Daniel 2. Daniel had gone through a lot during chapter one faces an even worse trial in chapter 2 where he is almost executed. Daniels responds in a way that is worth us looking at more in depth. However, the only reason Daniel is able to do what he does is because he knew God was in control.
Daniel does not respond this way because he is some amazing guy. He responds this way because he follows an amazing God.
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This is a new series through the book of Daniel (focusing mostly on chapters 1-6). In chapter 1, Daniel and several of his teenage friends are ripped out of Judah and taken to a foreign land as servants of King Nebuchadnezzar. Through this chapter, Pastor Kyle shows us what we can learn from a chapter like this, focusing on how we as Christians are also living in a foreign world since we are from the heavenly kingdom.
This is not a story about “being like Daniel.” This is a story of trusting in the faithfulness of God.
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Lay Pastor Adam Houston preaches from several different texts with the message that only Jesus can truly cure an addiction. Before this sermon, several adults from Adult and Teen Challenge shared testimonies of finding freedom from drugs through Jesus Christ. You can view those testimonies at this link.
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Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Matthew 8:1-3 on how Jesus not only loved but also touched the untouchable. Mark is an evangelist in New England through Reliant.
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In this last sermon in the series, Pastor Kyle looks at John 21. This chapter takes place after The Week but was only possible because of what happened from the death and resurrection of Jesus. Peter had messed up big time. But in this chapter, Jesus helps Peter see that he is forgiven and now has a mission. It is out of this chapter that Peter finally understands that he is a new creation in Christ.
If you are a Christian, you have a mission.
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Happy Easter! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at John 20. From the moment Mary sees the empty tomb in verse 1 to a week later when Thomas is told Jesus is alive, Jesus’ followers doubt. They don’t believe until they actually see Jesus. Is it ok to doubt? What does Jesus do about our doubt? Pastor Kyle explores these subjects and more.
At its core, being a Christian means having a personal relationship with God.
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What’s the big deal with the crucifixion? Why do Christians have the cross — a method of capital punishment in the first century Roman Empire — as a symbol of the religion? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at John’s account of the crucifixion in chapter 19. A closer look at the passage shows some of the reasons why the crucifixion is so important to Christians and how Jesus dying on the cross impacts all of us.
In that one word, he was declaring that his mission was complete. That what he came to do… HE DID!
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In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at parts of John 18 where Jesus is arrested and then Peter denies him three times. Through these verses, we see how man is at his worst by betraying, denying, or abandoning Jesus. However, even while man is at his worst, Jesus is at his best by showing love for those that follow him and then shortly after going to the cross.
We should never let past victories be a predictor of future results.
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In this new series, Pastor Kyle looks at the last week of Jesus’ life. It was a week that changed everything. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on Jesus’ time with his disciples at the Last Supper. During the supper, while the disciples are fighting with each other over who is the greatest, Jesus shows his love for them and washes their feet. In love, he served them. We should do the same to others.
Before Jesus died, he served.
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In Philemon 8-25, Paul asks Philemon to treat the runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ. Through these verses we see several ways that the “Gospel Principle” comes out. What is the “Gospel Principle”? Pastor Kyle explains what it is and how it plays out in the context of our modern day lives.
The gospel principle is seeing life through the power of the gospel.
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In Philemon 4-7, Paul says that he has been praying for Philemon. While this sounds fairly mundane, the reality behind it can be life changing. What if we were to start praying for difficult situations we were in? What if, instead of focusing on our own efforts, we looked to God for help? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines how we can put God in charge through prayer.
While God can work in any situation, when we need his help, he tells us to ask him.
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What do you do when a fellow Christian does not agree with you? How can you handle conflict with other believers? In this new series, Pastor Kyle looks at a very small letter, Philemon. In these 25 verses, the apostle Paul is writing to Philemon about an issue about a runaway slave. In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at verses 1-3, which reveal the identities of the people involved. How does one’s identity impact how you interact with them?
In Christ, other Christians are fellow workers.
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Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Colossians 3:4 on the importance of keeping Christ at the center of your life. Mark is an evangelist in New England through Reliant.
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Guest speaker Pastor Aaron Cockrum preaches from Leviticus 26 on the promises of God. Aaron is the church planter and pastor of Fellowship Church – Granite State in Hooksett.
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In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the fifth step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Looking at 1 Peter 2:9-10, we are told who we are, what we should do (in light of who we are), and why we should do it. Because we are God’s chosen people, we are called to proclaim God’s love to others. When you do, not only will others hear about Jesus, but your potential for spiritual growth will rise dramatically.
We are either a missionary or an imposter.
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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!
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In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the fourth step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting sin out of your life. Looking at Matthew 5:29-30, we see Jesus tell everyone to take the necessary steps to cut the sin off. When you do, your potential for spiritual growth will rise dramatically.
You must take sin seriously or it will destroy you!
Sermon ClipWant to learn more? Kyle Lewis’ book Ignite Your Faith is now available on paperback or Kindle on Amazon.
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!
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In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the third step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting involved in a good, biblical church. Looking at Hebrews 10, we see the author encourage us to not neglect meeting together. There are so many benefits to be part of a church and it is key to igniting your faith.
Community makes a difference!
Sermon ClipWant to learn more? Kyle Lewis’ book Ignite Your Faith is now available on paperback or Kindle on Amazon.
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!
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In this series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five steps to take to grow spiritually. In this sermon, which is the second step, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of getting Scripture in your life. Looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 4, we see how Jesus was tempted and avoided temptation by using Scripture.
Consistent Bible reading is powerful!
Sermon ClipWant to learn more? Kyle Lewis’ book Ignite Your Faith is now available on paperback or Kindle on Amazon.
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!
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In this new series, Pastor Kyle focuses on five things to do to grow spiritually. The first step, which he discusses this week, is to give your life to Jesus Christ and then to keep your life with Jesus. Looking at 2 Corinthians 4:4-7, we see the danger of being an unbeliever and the necessity to continue following Jesus. Let’s make 2023 a year of spiritual growth!
Christ’s salvation happens one time, but it is the start of a process that lasts a lifetime.
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2023 is now upon us! In this new year, what will we focus on? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Jesus’ last words in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus tells us what to focus on as individuals and as a church. Go and make disciples! There are a lot of other things we can do, but we need to make sure we keep the most important the most important. Yes, it’s a new year, but we have the same mission.
If Jesus wants Christians to make disciples, then making disciples ought to be Island Pond’s highest priority.
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In this Christmas Day service, Pastor Kyle looks at two short verses in Galatians 4 where Paul talks about Jesus coming as a baby. In these verses Paul shows us how Jesus is the perfect gift. He came at the right time, was the right fit, and was the ultimate solution.
Jesus is the perfect gift!
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This is the Christmas Eve service at Island Pond! In this message, Pastor Kyle looks at Mary’s declaration of praise in Luke 1. Mary is going through a lot a difficult time when she finds out she is pregnant as a young, unmarried woman. Yet in the midst of the challenges, she chooses to praise. There is a lot we can learn from her about this.
In the midst of problems, praise!
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Luke 2 is the amazing story of Jesus coming to this earth as a baby. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at the proclamation of joy for all people. Because Jesus made a way for us to be saved, we can have true joy. Not momentary happiness, but long lasting, deep joy.
Joy is dependent on the situation. It just comes from a different situation… Jesus.
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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!
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Luke 2 is perhaps one of the most well-known passages related to the Christmas story. An angel proclaims the good news of Jesus to the shepherds. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on the message that is proclaimed and how it brings peace to us. But what exactly does it mean to have the “peace” that is proclaimed by the angels? How do we get it? Listen on to find out.
The peace of God is an internal reality in the midst of external chaos.
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The Christmas season is upon us! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at one of the most well-known prophecies of Jesus coming to this earth in the Old Testament. The prophecy focuses on what Jesus will do when he comes to the earth. He will be the wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, and prince of peace. Knowing this should give us hope! Pastor Kyle examines the theme of hope from Isaiah 9 and what we can do while we wait for this hope to be realized.
Patient hope can grow our faith.
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In this final sermon on the book of Job, Pastor Kyle looks at chapters 38-42 where God finally speaks. After almost an entire book of other people speaking about God, God speaks to Job. However, he doesn’t explain why Job went through all the suffering. Instead, God makes it clear that he is in charge and Job is not. Pastor Kyle explains what we can learn from this and how this impacts our life on a regular basis. God has The post Job 38-42 – God On Trial appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Pastor Kyle looks at the entire group of conversations between Job and his three friends. The main theme throughout the discussion is on the topic of God’s fairness. By the end, a new person appears and reprimands Job and the three friends for not trusting in God the way they should. In this sermon, we will look at the idea of God’s fairness. Is he fair? And if so, how does that impact our lives? Knowing that God is fair The post Job 4-37 – Is God Fair? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Dr. Phil Wilkes preaches from Genesis 13:5-13 on loving God in the midst of a sinful world. Dr. Phil recently retired from full-time pastoring in Massachusetts. 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 The post Genesis 13:5-13 – First Class, Wrong Flight, What A Situation appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Job 4-7, Job’s friend Eliphaz speaks up and tells Job that he is suffering because he is sinning. Job doesn’t know what he did, but by the end of chapter 7, he is asking God why he won’t forgive him for whatever he did. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle answers the question that Job and Eliphaz discuss. Does God punish us because we sin? There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! Sermon Clip The post Job 4-7 – Sin and Suffering appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In chapters 1 and 2, Job went through an enormous amount of suffering. His children died, he lost all his wealth, and his health was in bad shape. His wife and friends acted as if he is dead. Because of everything he went through, he declares in chapter 3 that he wishes he had never been born. Based on Jobs words, Pastor Kyle examines the subject of suffering and suicide through the lens of Jesus Christ. If he tells us The post Job 3 – I Just Want To Die appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In chapter 1, Job experienced a lot of external suffering. But in chapter 2, he experiences a direct attack from Satan. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle walks through the events of this chapter and focuses on the idea that Satan is out to destroy and would like to attack anyone he can. However, if you are in Jesus Christ, his attack is only effective when you let it. God is greater and more powerful than Satan. Sermon Clip The The post Job 2 – Satan’s Attacks appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
This is the first sermon in our series through the book of Job. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Job 1, where we get an introduction to Job’s life and the disaster that strikes. Even though Job went through an enormous amount of suffering, he reacted in a way that we should all look at and learn from. God’s ways are often mysterious to the human mind. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded The post Job 1 – When Do You Bless The Lord? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question, the last in the series, is “Why Do I Still Feel Shame As A Christian?” Looking at a story of Jesus in Luke 8 where he heals two people in very bad shape, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining how being unclean is very similar to modern day shame and how Jesus healed the unclean. Jesus cleans the unclean! Sermon Clip The message The post Luke 8:40-56 – Why Do I Still Feel Shame As A Christian? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “Why Does God Not Heal Me Of My Depression?” Looking at the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining why God lets us suffer at times. While the focus of the message is on depression, it is applicable to anyone going through any type of suffering. Remember that our ultimate home is heaven, not this earth. Sermon The post 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Why Does God Not Heal Me Of My Depression? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “Are Christians Required To Tithe?” Looking at the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining about the freedom we have in Christ but also the importance of living a generous life. God has been generous to us so let’s model that to others. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking The post 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 – Are Christians Required To Tithe? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “Is it possible to be a gay Christian?” Looking at the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining about who is and is not righteous and how that impacts the answer to the tough question. In Christ you have a new identity and are a new person! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can The post 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 – Is It Possible To Be A Gay Christian? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “What is hell like?” Looking at a parable that Jesus gives in Matthew 13, Pastor Kyle explains what hell is like and how it should impact our lives in the present. Knowing where you were headed (and would have ended up without Jesus) should give you a greater appreciation. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on The post Matthew 13:47-50 – What Is Hell Like? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. This first one, while not so “tough,” is an important one to discuss: What is heaven like? Looking at Revelation 21, Pastor Kyle explains what heaven is like and how this should impact our lives in the present. Heaven will be a place where everything is made right again. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. The post Revelation 21:1-8 – What Is Heaven Like? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Matthew 28:18-20 on the idea that God should be the focus of our church and witness. 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 The post Matthew 28:18-20 – Is God an Active Member of Your Church? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from Psalm 40 on the importance of waiting on the Lord. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys. 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, The post Psalm 40 – Waiting on the Lord appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In the last part of chapter 16, Paul gives two final statements. First, he talks about the importance of avoiding divisive people who try to deceive Christians from following the gospel message. Second, he describes who God is and ends the chapter by praising him. Pastor Kyle explains the importance of these two things and shows how we can do these in our own lives as well. Avoid the ones who will negatively influence you but engage the others. Sermon The post Romans 16:17-27 – Don’t Lose Focus (part 2) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this final chapter of Romans, Paul has a number of last words for the churches in Rome. All of it can be summed up with this statement: don’t lose focus. Paul starts out in verses 1-16 by giving a number of greetings. What can we learn from greetings like this? Pastor Kyle gives two things to think about based on this passage. We can only hand out the truth if the other person is close enough to receive it. The post Romans 16:1-16 – Don’t Lose Focus (part 1) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from Amos 5:18-27 on the importance of not just going through the motions. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys. 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, The post Amos 5:18-27 – Going Through The Motions appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Paul is known as one of the greatest missionaries of the New Testament. He had a passion to make Jesus known, particularly to those who had never heard about Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in the second part of Romans 15, which give us a behind-the-scenes look at what made Paul such a great missionary. Will you be a Californian Christian or a Carpathia Christian? Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can The post Romans 15:14-33 – The Great Commission Christian appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Last week’s sermon, looking at the end of chapter 14, dealt with letting our conscience guide us on disputable matters. Paul looks at things from a different perspective at the beginning of chapter 15 and emphasizes the importance of putting the needs of the weak over the strong. Paul, who called himself strong, said that he should look past his own desires and seek to live in a way to build others up. As we do that we will glorify The post Romans 15:1-13 – For The Glory of God appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
How does one deal with disputable matters? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle continues talking about how we navigate issues that aren’t clear in Scripture but that people have strong opinions on. In the passage, we see that we are to let our spirit-guided conscience guide us on disputable matters and to put love over liberty. That is the mature way. A spiritually mature person asks, “How do I glorify God in this situation?” instead of “What will benefit me the The post Romans 14:13-23 – The Mature Way appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Romans 14 deals with Christians who have different opinions. In Paul’s situation, the church did not know how to address those that disagreed over food and the correct day to worship. Paul encourages them to stay focused on the most important thing… Jesus Christ. With the minor issues, let your conscience be your guide and be ok with differences. While these are not issues we struggle with today, there is still a lot we can learn. Make the most important The post Romans 14:1-12 – When Christians Have Different Opinions appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
God loves to use unqualified people! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Paul talks about how he was used by God even when he was no qualified or highly skilled. What was the reason for his success? Jesus Christ. Even if you think you are not qualified, God can still use you! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist The post 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – Wanted: The Unqualified appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Christians are called to love those around them. In fact, it is a foundational part of being a Christian. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains Paul’s words on why love is so important and how we can begin to live this out. Are we living like time is short to love those around us? 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 The post Romans 13:8-14 – All You Need Is Love? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
It is easy for people in America to take things for granted because we have been blessed with so much. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle challenges Christians to not let the blessings of our culture prevent us from being thankful toward God. We have so many reasons to be thankful to God, so let’s make sure we tell him! God calls us to honor our leaders. Not because they are worthy of it but because God wants us to love The post Luke 17:11-19 – Have You Thanked God Recently? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Here’s the problem: As Christians, we are citizens of heaven. But at this time we are not living in heaven. So how do we, as heavenly citizens operate under an earthly government? What does God call us to do (or not do) while living on earth? Is there ever a time when we should not obey our leaders? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle addresses these questions. God calls us to honor our leaders. Not because they are worthy of it The post Romans 13:1-7 – Heavenly Citizens In An Earthly Government appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
What does it look like to love your enemy? How do we, as Christians, love someone who is persecuting us? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle continues looking at Romans 12:9-21. Verses 9-13 focus on loving fellow believers. Starting in verse 14, Paul transitions to talking about what it looks like to love your enemy. Because Christ loved us when we were an enemy to him, we can love others who are enemies to us. Love is often doing the opposite The post Romans 12:9-21 – Love In Action (part 2) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Romans 12:9, Paul starts out this passage by telling us to have genuine love for each other. But what does that look like? How does one love another? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle focuses on verses 9-13, which talk about loving fellow Christians. He points out five different attributes of love that Paul mentions and how we can use them in our own life. Christians are to have genuine love for each other and the world. Sermon Clip The post Romans 12:9-21 – Love In Action (part 1) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
How would you live differently if you knew you knew you were part of something bigger? How might the church be different if it operated like it was a body? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Romans 12:3-9 and shows us that Christians are a small member of the larger body. Knowing the implications of this should challenge us to live in a way that puts the body first and the members second. We all have different gifts and The post Romans 12:3-8 – Many Members, One Body appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Romans 12 is the start of a new section of the book. Paul has just spent 11 chapters focusing on some awesome, yet heavy, theology. Now he moves on to the application. In this first sermon in the application section, Pastor Kyle shows two keys to “blasting off” (or growing) as a Christian. If you want to grow as a Christian, then you must have the right actions and beliefs. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can The post Romans 12:1-2 – Blasting Off As A Christian appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Sam Taylor preaches from Psalm 92:12-14 on the idea that God can still use you even when you think you are not good enough. 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 The post Psalm 92:12-14 – God’s Not Finished With You! appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 on three important parts of the gospel message. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys. 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, The post 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – The Three-Piece Gospel appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this Easter 2022 message, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus. He begins by talking about Paul’s passage in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 where he explains what life would be like if there was no resurrection. Then in the second half of the sermon, Pastor Kyle gives three evidences for the resurrection and talks about what it means for us. You may not agree with the implications of the empty tomb but you are ignoring strong The post 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 – The Resurrection appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In Romans 11, Paul finishes the topic that he started on in chapter 9, answering the question, “Has God forgotten Israel?” Paul explains why God has definitely not forgotten Israel and what this means for future Jews. While most people at Island Pond are not Jewish, Pastor Kyle explains several applications that we can take away from a passage like this. Knowing that Jesus is the beginning and the end can give us hope in the middle! Sermon Clip The post Romans 11:1-36 – God’s Amazing Plan appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In John 1:35-49, we see the story of people meeting Jesus and then inviting others to meet Jesus. One life makes a big difference because that one can reach others. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle challenges everyone to live on mission to reach one person at a time. You may not be a great evangelist, but you never know what the one you witness to may become. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by The post John 1:35-49 – One Life Changing Many appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
After spending most of chapter 9 talking about God’s sovereignty and his election of people, Paul transitions into something that seems to be contrary to what he just talked about: man’s responsibility. Paul says that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. With that in mind, we as Christians are called to proclaim the message of Jesus to people around us. Paul was willing to step outside of his comfort zone, traditions, and customs in order to reach people. So The post Romans 9:30-10:21 – Our Responsibility appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Romans 9 is one of the most difficult chapters in the Bible to understand. We learn that God elects some for salvation, but does that make him unfair toward the others? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle walks through the passage and then explains what it means for us today. The fair thing would be for God to allow us to go straight to hell. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the The post Romans 9:1-29 – Is God Unfair? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this last part of Romans 8, Paul shows us that we are secure in Christ. There is no one more powerful that will thwart God’s plans. We don’t have to worry about losing our salvation because of our sin. Because of this wonderful truth, we should live with boldness and courage as we seek to be an ambassador for Jesus. God accomplishes his plans 100% of the time! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be The post Romans 8:28-39 – In Christ I Am Secure appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
Paul experienced a lot of suffering in his life. But in the midst of all the pain, he still had hope. How is that possible? In this passage, we see some of Paul’s thinking behind it. We see that we should put our hope in the future, not the present. We remember that the Holy Spirit will help us. Lastly, we remember that God has a plan for our life. This world stinks, but we can still live with hope. The post Romans 8:18-30 – In Christ I Can Have Hope appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
In this next section of Romans 8, Paul talks about how those who are in Christ are adopted into his spiritual family. We all love to listen to a good adoption story, but in this passage Paul says that WE are part of an adoption story from God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what that means for us and how we should live out this idea.
If you have been saved by Jesus, then you are part of an adoption story!
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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!
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Romans 8 is a very important chapter in Romans. In this first sermon through the chapter, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in verses 1-13. Paul says that in Christ we are not condemned. That is a legal phrase that points to a judge looking at the facts and then declaring, “not guilty!” How amazing is it to see that he declares us not guilty through Jesus Christ!
We are set free in Christ to walk “according to the spirit,” NOT “according to the flesh.”
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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!
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Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from Haggai 2:1-9 on the the restoration of the temple and things we can learn from it about hope in God. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys.
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!
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Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from 1 Samuel 17 on the differences between David and Saul when encountering Goliath. Mark is a missionary in New Hampshire for Reliant Mission. He works to share Jesus with people all around New England through one one one evangelism at the beach, subway, college campus, and many other places.
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!
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Paul writes about his own failings in Romans 7. He wants to do one thing but instead does another. Can you relate to that? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what we can learn from Paul and how we can keep pressing on in midst of failing at times.
The answer to your sinfulness is not to try harder, but to hold more tightly to Jesus Christ.
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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, 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!
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In Romans 6:15-23, Paul writes the church to tell them about the difference between being a slave to sin and a slave to righteousness. While a person’s identity is made through faith in Jesus Christ, a person’s identity is SHOWN through obedience to your master. So your actions play a very important role in showing who you belong to. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means and how this applies to us today. As the text shows, true life is not found in following sin but in obeying Jesus Christ.
True life is found IN obedience.
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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, 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!
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In Romans 6:1-14, Paul wants us to see two things about being a follower of Jesus. First, we are dead to sin. Second, we are alive in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what it means to be both of these things and then shares some implications and action steps we can take in light of being dead to sin and alive in Christ.
To be “dead to sin” means that the power of sin has been broken in your life.
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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!
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In this passage, Pastor Kyle explains that there are two teams or representatives. We all begin in the first one (Adam), and we all have the choice to move to the other one (Jesus). Paul, the writer of Romans, also writes about the importance of having Jesus as your representative but then he also shares how we should live in the light of being on Jesus’ team.
If Jesus is your federal head, then it is not necessary to earn righteousness through effort.
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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, 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!
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In chapters 1-4, Paul has established the “how” and “why” of justification. But in chapter 5, Paul begins to explain the benefits of it. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at four benefits of being justified. This message looks at those benefits and explains why these are so important to understand and have in your life.
Since he saved us when were his enemy, what do you think he will do now that we are part of his family?
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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!
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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.
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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, 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!
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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 the successful, good looking, or popular. He is gathering the lost!
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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!
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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 sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at this prophecy and talks about what it means for us.
Thanks to Jesus, there is hope in the midst of fear.
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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!
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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. 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!
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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, 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!
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