Catch, (Train), and Release Dear Church Family, After the Apostle Paul planted the church at Ephesus, he sent Timothy, his young protégé, to oversee the doctrine and the growth of this fledgling congregation. But lest Timothy be inclined to “protect his territory,” lead every ministry, or do all the teaching, Paul instructed him rather forcefully:… Continue Reading
5.24.2015 Print PDF Sermon Notes Redemption Song Hosea 2 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Israel, God’s bride, has abandoned Him, bowed down before other gods, even adorned herself with the clothing of other lovers. What does God conclude when He sees His wife hanging on another man? Does He decide to destroy her? Does He determine… Continue Reading
Is Guilt from God? Dear Church Family, I’ve been praying much for you this week. And by God’s grace, I’ve also seen some incredible answers to prayer, as well. We say it all the time, but it’s true: God is so good. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had a number of conversations about… Continue Reading
Come enjoy the final concert of the 2014/2015 season, as the Celebration Choir presents Mass Praise. Mass Praise is a concert featuring the five sections of the traditional Mass format, but done using classical, traditional and contemporary pieces. Through music, we will walk through the historical structure for worship that guides us even today. Join… Continue Reading
5.17.2015 Print PDF Sermon Notes Arranged Marriage Love Undeserved [A Study through the Book of Hosea] – Hosea 1 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: A nation in the middle of relative financial prosperity suffers from complete spiritual depravity, and into the mix comes a preacher. A prophet named Hosea. But people aren’t eager to hear a… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Following Jesus Does the worship of God in our generation ever strike you as tame and predictable? Has it ever occurred to you to wonder whether this is what Jesus had in mind when He preached the gospel to His followers?… Continue Reading
Why One Famous Atheist Denied God (and Other Musings) Dear Church Family, When asked why he so strongly rejected Christianity, famed atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche replied, “I never saw the members of my father’s church enjoying themselves.” Nietzsche could never have said such a thing about Northpoint. I am so glad to be a part… Continue Reading
5.3.2015 Print PDF Sermon Notes Neighborly Love Luke 10:25-37 God & Sex [The Divine Purpose Behind Human Sexuality] – Pastor John Sloan Introduction: People like us are easy to love. Though we would never say it, that’s often our mindset. And it’s subtle. We have no problem showing compassion and care toward people who look,… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. A Prayer for a Change of Heart A little after 7:00 in the morning a few weeks ago my cell phone chimed that familiar high-pitched ding. It was an email from a gal in Women of the Word (WOW). “My husband at long last accepted the Lord.… Continue Reading
04.26.2015 Print PDF Sermon Notes Sex Lies 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Pastor John Sloan God & Sex [The Divine Purpose Behind Human Sexuality] – Pastor John Sloan Introduction: It’s fairly easy, when we look around and take note of the ethical climate of our day, to conclude about this post-everything landscape: The world has never been… Continue Reading