Island Pond Baptist Church

In 2 Timothy 3:1–9, Paul warns about counterfeit Christianity within the visible church. He identifies four symptoms of fake faith: disordered loves, hollow religion, prideful self-centeredness, and eventual exposure. Counterfeit believers may look convincing outwardly, but their hearts are not transformed by God's power. The solution is not trying harder, but being made new through Jesus Christ. In the end, what matters is not how Christian we appear, but whether we truly belong to him. Sin is fundamentally a worship The post 2 Timothy 3:1-9 – Signs of Counterfeit Christianity appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this passage, Paul reminds Timothy—and all believers—that the Christian life is not about checking religious boxes but becoming a certain kind of person. Using three vivid pictures, Paul shows us what that life looks like: an unashamed workman who knows the truth, a clean vessel set apart for honorable use, and a gentle servant who speaks the truth with love. Christianity is not about winning arguments or appearing impressive, it is about faithfully knowing, living, and speaking the truth The post 2 Timothy 2:14-26 – The Anatomy of a Man of God appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this passage, Paul calls Timothy, and us, to remember the gospel when life feels overwhelming. Writing from prison, Paul doesn't offer new strategies or clever ideas. He points Timothy back to what matters most: Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. This sermon reminds us that the gospel must be so deeply rooted in us that when pressure comes, we don't panic, we remember. When suffering, doubt, or failure hit, the unchained gospel steadies our faith and keeps us moving The post 2 Timothy 2:8-13 – Don't Forget! appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this passage from 2 Timothy 2:1–7, Paul calls believers to live a gospel-focused life marked by endurance, obedience, and hard work. Using the images of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, Paul shows that following Christ requires perseverance in suffering, faithfulness to God's ways, and steady commitment over time. The mission is not just to believe the gospel but to pass it on by making disciples who make other disciples. Though the task is difficult, God does not The post 2 Timothy 2:1-7 – Living A Gospel-Focused Life appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Fear makes it easy to stay quiet about our faith, but silence always costs something. In this passage, Paul shows Timothy that believers can respond to pressure in two very different ways: by being ashamed of the gospel or by standing unashamed. Some abandoned Paul because following Jesus had become risky. Others leaned in, suffered with him, and stayed faithful. Paul reminds us that the gospel is worth defending, worth suffering for, and worth living out because Jesus has saved The post 2 Timothy 1:8-18 – I'm Not Ashamed appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

When life feels out of control, it's easy to freeze, despair, or try to fix everything ourselves. In this sermon from 2 Timothy 1:1–7, we look at how Paul responds to overwhelming circumstances while imprisoned and facing death. Rather than giving in to fear or helplessness, Paul models a better way: trusting God's promises, doing what he can, practicing gratitude, relying on the Spirit, and praying constantly. This message reminds us that even when situations are beyond our control, we The post 2 Timothy 1:1-7 – When It's Out Of Your Control appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this message, we pause to look ahead and clarify where Island Pond Baptist Church is going in 2026. Rooted in Jesus' command in Matthew 28, the sermon reminds us that our mission never changes: we exist to make disciples. From that unchanging mission flows a practical, flexible vision for the year ahead, centered on three priorities—Gather, Grow, and Go. Together, these guide how we worship, mature spiritually, and engage our community so that more lives are changed by the The post Matthew 28:18-20 – Our 2026 Vision appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker, Dave Herring, looks at Matthew 11:25-30 and talks to us about how we are over-resourced and under-committed. 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 The post Matthew 11:25-30 – The Over/Under appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Christmas often comes with stress, exhaustion, and a sense of spiritual breathlessness, but Luke 2 reminds us that God meets us right in the middle of the mess. Instead of announcing the birth of Jesus to the powerful or impressive, God reveals his glory to lowly shepherds, showing that the gospel is for the weary, the overlooked, and the unworthy. Jesus enters the world humbly in a manger, proving we do not have to clean ourselves up before coming to The post Luke 2:8-14 – Glory In The Highest appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In Luke 1, Mary shows us that real praise is bigger than singing songs. Praise begins with faith in what God has said, not just feelings in the moment. Mary trusts God's word when it upends her life, rejoices in “God my Savior,” celebrates God's mercy, strength, justice, and care, and remembers that God keeps his promises all the way back to Abraham. This sermon calls us to respond to Christmas with more than seasonal sentiment, by living a life The post Luke 1:46-55 – The Song Of A Praising Heart appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger, it is the opening move in God's ultimate endgame. In Revelation 5 we see Jesus as both the Lion of Judah and the slain Lamb who alone is worthy to take the scroll, carry out God's final plan, judge evil, and redeem His people. This message calls us to see Christmas through the lens of heaven's worship scene and to respond with deeper repentance, faith, and wholehearted praise. The baby The post Revelation 5:1-14 – Christmas: Endgame appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Isaiah 9 shows a people living in deep spiritual darkness, blind, enslaved, and hopeless, until God shines a great light into their world. That light is a child, a Son, given to us: Jesus Christ, who shatters the darkness and brings joy, freedom, and victory. As the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, he breaks the chains we cannot break ourselves. This sermon calls us to step out of darkness, embrace the Savior who has come, The post Isaiah 9:2-7 – Light Piercing The Darkness appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Following Paul's closing words in 1 Timothy 6:11–21, this message reminds us that the Christian life is not peacetime but a real spiritual war. Believers are called to flee sin, actively pursue righteousness and godliness, and “fight the good fight of the faith” by clinging to the eternal life already given in Christ. Paul also warns against trusting in wealth and urges generous, kingdom-minded giving that stores up eternal treasure. Finally, we're challenged to guard the gospel deposit entrusted to The post 1 Timothy 6:11-21 – Wartime Living appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

This message warns how the love of money can quietly pull our hearts away from Jesus and destroy our lives. Using Paul's words in 1 Timothy 6, we see a profile of false teachers who are driven by pride, controversy, and a desire to use “godliness” as a way to get rich. Paul doesn't say money itself is evil, but that craving it turns it into an idol that leads to ruin. In contrast, believers are called to the freedom The post 1 Timothy 6:3-10 – The Love of Money appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In 1 Timothy 6:1–2, Paul addresses Christian bondservants and shows how even in unjust situations, believers are called to display the gospel with their lives. This sermon explores the different types of slavery in biblical and historical context, then applies Paul's instructions to our modern workplaces, homes, and relationships. Whether under a harsh boss, a difficult family member, or a frustrating situation, Christians are called to honor others, work hard, and serve like Jesus so that God's name and teaching The post 1 Timothy 6:1-2 – The Gospel and Slavery appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Paul urges the church to guard the gospel by how it treats its leaders. In 1 Timothy 5:17–25, he calls churches to honor faithful pastors, confront persistent public sin without partiality, and be patient when appointing new elders. The goal isn't image management but gospel protection, handling accusations wisely, rebuking verified sin openly, and supporting those who lead well. Healthy churches keep the gospel safe by keeping leadership sound. A healthy church guards the gospel through the way it honors, The post 1 Timothy 5:17-25 – Good Pastors, Good Church appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Paul reminds the church that in Christ we've been adopted into God's family, so we must treat one another like true brothers and sisters. Love shows up as gentleness with older men, encouragement, respect for all, and purity, especially toward younger women. He then instructs the church to honor “true widows” (those most at risk) while calling families to care for their own. The church supports widows, and widows, in turn, serve the church through prayer and godly example. Because The post 1 Timothy 5:1-16 – We Are Family appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Paul warns that deceiving doctrines will try to pull believers away from Jesus, so the church must cling to the truth, be trained by Scripture, and persist in godliness. Pastor Kyle shows that truth isn't protected by accident. We block lies, saturate our lives with the Word, and put it into practice. As we pursue daily obedience with hope in the living God, our lives become a model for others and a safeguard for the church. The “pastor's workout plan” The post 1 Timothy 4:1-16 – The Pastor's Workout Plan appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Proverbs 22:6 on parenting our kids and raising them to love God. 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 Southern New Hampshire, The post Proverbs 22:6 – Happy Father's Day appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Paul names the “mystery of godliness” and shows it's not our performance but a person: Jesus Christ, manifested, vindicated, proclaimed, believed, and glorified. The church, as the household of the living God, is called to hold up and guard this truth like a pillar and foundation. When Christ dwells in us, he produces the aroma of true godliness, and that inward reality then shapes how we live together. Behavior doesn't make us godly. Godliness, Christ in The post 1 Timothy 3:14-16 – The Key To Godliness appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Paul outlines God's qualifications for church leaders so the church stays healthy and centered on the gospel. Elders (pastors/overseers) must be men of integrity who can teach, lead, and guard the flock. Their credibility shows up at home and in the community. Deacons lead by serving, meeting practical needs so elders can focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word. Elders lead by shepherding; deacons lead by serving. Sermon Clip   The message notes for the sermon can be The post 1 Timothy 3:1-13 – Elders and Deacons appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Paul addresses order in the gathered church, calling men to replace arguments with intercession and women to pursue modesty and a teachable spirit. He limits the elder/pastor role to qualified men, grounding this not in culture but in creation order (Adam and Eve). Far from devaluing women, the passage invites them to learn and flourish within God's design so the church is unified and the gospel is displayed. “Replace arguments with intercession, and let God reorder our hearts so the The post 1 Timothy 2:9-15 – Directions For Men and Women in the Church appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

When the news feels dark and divided, Paul gives Christians a clear first priority: pray. In 1 Timothy 2:1–7 we're urged to offer all kinds of prayers for all kinds of people — including leaders we dislike — because such prayer pleases God. God desires people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, and there is only one way to Him: one God and one Mediator, Jesus Christ. The stakes are eternal, so the church The post 1 Timothy 2:1-7 – Have You Prayed Today? appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Kicking off “Guardians of the Faith,” this message from 1 Timothy 1:1–20 shows why Paul wrote to Timothy: false teachers were infiltrating the church at Ephesus. Paul counters the counterfeits by centering on the true gospel, the Christ Jesus came to save sinners, and by reminding us that the Law exposes sin but cannot save. The gospel transforms lives (just look at Paul) and the church must wage the good warfare to protect that gospel. We guard the church not The post 1 Timothy 1:1-20 – Guarding Against A Fake Gospel appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

This message explains the biblical difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. At conversion, every believer is baptized by the Spirit… sealed, assured, and brought into Christ's body. The filling of the Spirit is an ongoing, repeatable empowerment for Christlikeness and bold witness as we yield, obey, worship, pray, and live on mission. Scripture also warns us not to quench the Spirit by neglecting these means of grace or pursuing sin. Every Christian has the Holy The post Acts 1:5, Ephesians 5:18 – Holy Spirit Baptism and Filling appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Luke 9:57-62 on three reasons why Christians are scared of commitment 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 The post Luke 9:57-62 – Scared of Commitment appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker, Pastor Rich Clegg, looks at Colossians 4:7-18 and shows us how ministry involves everyone to be involved. Pastor Rich is the pastor of Faithbridge Church in Manchester, NH. 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 The post Colossians 4:7-18 – Ministry is a Team Sport appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Joseph's final chapter (Genesis 50) showcases a faith that obeys, trusts, and hopes. He honors his father's wishes despite inconvenience, forgives his brothers because he trusts God's providence. “You meant evil… but God meant it for good.” Then he dies with confident hope that God will bring Israel home. The message calls us to choose obedience over convenience, to trust God to work good from real evil, and to anchor our hope in Christ and our true home with him. The post Genesis 50 – The Faith of Joseph appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this second-to-last sermon through Genesis, we explore the powerful prophetic blessings Jacob gives to his sons, with a special focus on Judah. Through Judah's prophecy in Genesis 49, we see four vivid images that point to Jesus: the Lion, the Scepter, the Colt and Vine, and the Wine and Blood. Each image reveals a different aspect of Christ's character, including His victory, rule, abundance, and sacrifice. This passage calls us to trust in Jesus, live in His victory, and The post Genesis 49 – The Final Words of Jacob (part 2) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In Genesis 48, we witness Jacob's final blessing. Not just to his own sons, but also his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. In a surprising reversal, the younger is blessed over the older, highlighting God's pattern of grace that doesn't follow human rules. Jacob reminds us to bless the next generation not just materially, but spiritually. Most powerfully, this chapter points us to Jesus… the Good Shepherd who redeems, blesses, and includes the undeserving. Whether you're far from God or a The post Genesis 48 – The Final Words of Jacob (part 1) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker, Dave Herring, looks at Psalm 42 and shows us how we can put our hope in Christ, even after we failed him. 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, The post Psalm 42 – Hope In Christ Again appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In Genesis 46–47, Jacob faces a foreign land when God tells him to leave everything familiar and go to Egypt. Through Jacob's journey, we learn how to follow God when life feels uncertain: by sticking close to Him in prayer and obedience, trusting Him to provide, and choosing to be a blessing wherever we are. As believers, we are all sojourners in this world, and citizens of heaven who are called to walk with our Savior who is always with The post Genesis 46-47 – Following God In A Foreign Land appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker Josh Presley, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Romans 8 on what it looks like to live life in the spirit. 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 The post Romans 8 – Life In The Spirit appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker Eric Lee shares from Hosea 1-3 on God's love even when man is unfaithful. 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 The post Hosea 1-3 – A Story of Restoration appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

When people hurt us, the natural instinct is often revenge. But in Genesis 45, Joseph offers us a better way. One that mirrors the forgiveness and mercy of Christ. After decades of betrayal and suffering, Joseph forgives his brothers and embraces them in peace. This message walks through Joseph's emotional reunion and outlines three steps to move beyond hurt: choosing to forgive, seeing God's hand even in the pain, and becoming a peacemaker. “Forgiveness is not an emotion… Forgiveness is The post Genesis 45 – Living Beyond Hurt appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this sermon on Genesis 42–44, we see Joseph testing his brothers through a series of “final exams” that ultimately reveal their repentance and transformation. The sermon highlights four specific tests: imprisonment, silver returned in their sacks, Benjamin's favored treatment, and Benjamin being framed. The climax comes when Judah offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin, pointing us directly to Jesus Christ, the ultimate substitute who gave His life for guilty sinners. This is the first substitution in the Bible The post Genesis 42-44 – The Final Exam appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Lay pastor Adam Houston, from Island Pond Baptist Church, shares from Ezra 9-10 on the proper response to sin. 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 Ezra 9-10 – The Proper Response To Sin appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this second part of “From the Prison to the Palace,” we see how God's timing is perfect, even when it feels delayed. Joseph waits two more years in prison before Pharaoh's dreams create an opportunity for him to rise. Joseph interprets the dreams, gives wise counsel, and is promoted to second in command. But none of this happens by chance. God uses seasons of waiting and hardship to prepare His people for greater purposes. Joseph's story reminds us that The post Genesis 41 – From The Prison To The Palace (Part 2) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In this sermon on Genesis 40, we explore how God's steadfast love (hesed) was with Joseph even in prison. While imprisoned, Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh's officials, offering both hope and judgment. He models how God's blessings are meant to be shared—even in tough circumstances. Despite being forgotten by man, Joseph shows us that God's faithfulness never fails. We are reminded that Jesus is the ultimate embodiment of hesed, offering mercy and love when others forget or fail us. “The The post Genesis 40 – From The Prison To The Palace (part 1) appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

In Genesis 39, we see Joseph faced with intense temptation. He is alone, far from home, and seemingly without consequences. Yet Joseph refuses to compromise. He resists the seduction of Potiphar's wife, choosing to flee rather than fall. This sermon explores three biblical principles for resisting temptation: knowing God's standard ahead of time, not flirting with sin, and being willing to flee when necessary. But even for those that have given into temptation, there is mercy at the cross of The post Genesis 39 – Joseph and Temptation appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Dr. Paul Kim is the guest speaker on Mother's Day about the vow of a praying mother from 1 Samuel 1:26-28. 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 1 Samuel 1:26-28 – The Vow Of A Praying Mother appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Genesis 37 kicks off the story of Joseph, a narrative filled with betrayal, hardship, and divine purpose. Though Joseph is betrayed by his own brothers, thrown into a pit, and sold into slavery, we see that God never abandons him. This chapter highlights a dysfunctional family, unjust suffering, and God's sovereign hand working through it all. Joseph's story also serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus—loved by the Father, hated by his own, betrayed, and yet ultimately raised up to The post Genesis 37 – God At Work In The Dark appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Genesis 38 shows us that even in the messiest, most unexpected parts of life, God is still at work. The story of Judah and Tamar is raw, uncomfortable, and often skipped—but it reminds us that God uses broken people and strange detours to accomplish his purposes. Judah's rejection, Tamar's boldness, and the sinful choices of both are not beyond God's reach. In fact, this bizarre chapter is a key link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. God works through the The post Genesis 38 – The Detour That Led to Jesus appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Luke 23:32-43 – A Conversation On The Cross appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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? The post Genesis 35-36 – Two Roads To A King appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Genesis 34 – Worldly Influences, Worldly Results appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Genesis 32:9-12 – A Desperate Prayer appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Genesis 32 – Strength In Weakness appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Genesis 29 – The Greatest Wedding Prank Ever appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post Genesis 28 – Jacob's Ladder appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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 The post 2 Peter 1:5-8 – A Higher Love appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.