Northpoint Corona Church

The Gospel in Job

     God has always been at work giving His good news to mankind.  Though Job lived more than a thousand years before Christ was sent, and the book bearing his name is commonly understood to be the oldest book in the Old Testament,  God had already begun the process of passing on His Good News to Job. ·         He knew that God was the Creator and that He was sovereign (2:10) ·         He knew to fear the Lord (1:8) ·         He knew there would be judgment for sin(19:29) ·         He knew that sin demanded death (1:5) ·         He knew to repent (42:6) ·         He knew that having a relationship with God resulted in an obedient and righteous life (1:8) ·         He knew that he was to stand humbly and submissively before Him (40:4) ·         He knew to trust the Lord (1:21) ·     ... Continue reading...

No Wrong

     As we wrapped up our study through 2 Corinthians, we came upon 13:7.  It starts with a very simple and very powerful command. "Now we pray to God that you do no wrong" What about this simple thought can be so revolutionary?  Can we, as men who find all of our identity and hope in the Cross of Jesus really be helped by such simple teaching?  Yes... deeply! Give this a try and see what it does to you.  On a sticky pad, write the following. "Good only in Jesus. Do no wrong."Stick it on your dashboard and as you get into the car, before turning on your radio. Talk to the Lord about this.  "Good only in Jesus" reminds us of the context of the book of 2 Corinthians. "Do no wrong" is a simple command from God to you.  Commit your way to the Lord on the way to work and the way home a... Continue reading...

Book Look: Gospel Powered Parenting 3 of 3

     Here is our last look at William Farley's Gospel Powered Parenting.  I would highly encourage this book for any parent, grandparent or anyone else who would like to learn much about their own soul. "The fear of God equips parents to overcome the fear of their children.  They can disappoint their children, but they dare not disappoint God.  Why?  They believe that God is sovereign over thier children's hearts.  God holds all the strings.  He is in control.  Those who really believe this are free to be God pleasers rather than child fearers.  Parents lacking this confidence will often be slaves to their children's approval.  Parents who fear God have only one audience: God." p.172 "Christians parent with one eye on eternity.  their children will live forever. This is a staggering thoug... Continue reading...

The Relief of Grace

     Today Ena Zizi was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed Hatian church.  At age 69, she had been trapped in the wreckage of the building for one week without food or water while every living voice ceased around her over the first days of her entombment. Her words following her rescue were full of gratitude, joy and thankfulness.  The burden of tons of concrete were lifted and the fresh air and water gave her life. How long has it been since you felt wrecked by sin, desolation, guilt,  loneliness, fear and hopelessness?  Can you remember the joy of freedom you experienced that day?  Are you 'in touch' with the desperate reality of your plight that Christ plucked you from.  Do you vividly remember your rescue? If not, and, if you must, go grab your journal or start one to r... Continue reading...

Haiti Relief at Northpoint

     We are burdened and broken hearted for the people of Haiti.  Please be in prayer for them.  Northpoint will is partnering with the Evangelical Free Church of America  to assist the people of Haiti.  If you would like to financially help the Haiti relief cause, you can make a check out to Northpoint with "Haiti" in the memo line or you can follow the link HERE to the EFCA website and make an online donation to the cause.  Please be praying for the people of Haiti and for the thousands of Christ's children who are personally trusting the Lord now while they attempt to represent Christ and extend His grace to a devastated world.... Continue reading...