Island Pond Baptist Church

05/29/2026

Obedience to Christ doesn't save us; it reveals if we truly love Him. It's the evidence of salvation, not the means to it.

05/29/2026

You can be in church, read scripture, and be surrounded by God's presence, yet still be spiritually stagnant. This passage warns those who have heard the truth but stopped truly listening. It's a chilling reminder of where spiritual danger lies.

05/28/2026

Danger in church: Prayed, put up the sign, but no evidence of change? If 1/10/30 years as Christian mean no change, ask: Does the new owner truly live here?

05/28/2026

Spiritual immaturity is dangerous. Don't just hear the Word, let it transform you. Apply it to your life.

05/27/2026

Jesus' words are a stern warning for those with casual faith. If your life didn't change after praying, you may not have truly surrendered to Him.

05/27/2026

Don't settle for spiritual infancy. Build on elementary truths to achieve true maturity. It's time to grow beyond the basics.

05/27/2026

It's possible to be in church, read scripture, and be around God's word, yet still be spiritually underdeveloped.

05/25/2026

Real faith is not merely saying the right words, praying a prayer, or attending church occasionally. Real faith produces real evidence because it comes from a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. In Matthew 4:18–22, Jesus calls his first disciples with the simple command, “Follow me,” showing that true discipleship involves both action and direction. To follow Jesus means obeying what he says, listening to his Word, and loving him above everything else. While Christians will never obey perfectly, there is a real difference between imperfect obedience and no desire to obey at all. This sermon challenges us to get into the Word of God, search our lives for idols, and intentionally seek to honor Jesus in every area of life.

Real faith is not merely saying the right words, praying a prayer, or attending church occasionally. Real faith produces real evidence because it comes

05/24/2026

Join us for this live stream from Island Pond!

05/20/2026

Yesterday, one of our D-Life small groups finished the 52 book lessons and celebrated with a barbecue celebration! The group will be taking some time off for now and will resume in September.

05/20/2026

On a lighter note (or should it be heavier?), which cinnamon roll has the perfect amount of icing?