7.26.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets The Stone that the Builders Rejected Mark 11:27-12:1-12 David Gantenbein, Executive Pastor Candidate Overview: This passage shows us Jesus repeating himself. The repetition of themes in Mark is not a lack of imagination on the author’s part. Rather, it conveys a very important lesson for us. Jesus has… Continue Reading
David Gantenbein, Northpoint’s Candidate for Executive Pastor, is preaching during our 9:00 a.m. live stream service. Watch on on Facebook and YouTube. On Sunday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m., we’ll gather on Facebook and YouTube and on campus, for our Congregational Meeting. There, we’ll be able to ask questions of the Pastor Search Committee and the Leadership Team in preparation for Executive Pastor Vote that will… Continue Reading
A Change to be Considered: Northpoint EFC Constitution To modify our Constitution to clarify our rules for calling a pastor. The Issue: An inconsistency between the requirements of our Constitution (the church bylaws) and our actual practices has been identified. Here is the specific text, extracted from the Constitution as it was drafted and approved in… Continue Reading
7.19.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes He Went into the Temple Mark 11:1-26 Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem signals an opportunity for Israel to receive her Messiah, yet it quickly leads to confrontation instead. In accordance with Old Testament prophecy and accompanied by great fanfare, Jesus humbly… Continue Reading
7.12.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes The Son of Man Came to Serve Mark 10:17-32-52 Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: As Jesus continues His journey towards Jerusalem, He informs the disciples about His reception as it relates to His mission. Instead of being received as the promised Messiah, Jesus will be… Continue Reading
THIS Sunday, we’ll gather on Facebook and YouTube, at 9:00 a.m., to live-stream our service. Pastor Tony Chute will continue with our study in Mark: The Lord Said to My Lord, Mark 12:35-44), where we’ll see Jesus reveal his exalted status as David’s Lord while also noting His concern for the lowly. Can’t make the live-stream? Watch it at your leisure HERE. Continue Reading
7.5.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life? Mark 10:17-31 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: As Jesus continues His journey to Jerusalem, He is approached by a man whose life is fulfilled but whose soul is empty. The man enjoys the blessings of youth, success,… Continue Reading
6.28.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes He Took Them in His Arms Mark 9:42-10:16 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Jesus provides a series of warnings about sin that serve as sobering but necessary reminders of the disorientation of the human heart when it comes to the things of God. Sin finds… Continue Reading
6.21.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes Total Allegiance to Jesus Mark 9:14-41 Tamene Menna, Director of Outreach and Care Overview: Throughout the first half of the Gospel of Mark, the disciple’s initial response to Jesus was very favorable as the core message of Jesus’ ministry was His proclamation of the arrival… Continue Reading
6.14.2020 Click HERE to download Sermon Notes, Slides, & Song Sheets Sermon Notes You Are the Christ Mark 8:27-38 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The midpoint of Mark’s gospel is also a turning point in the ministry of Jesus as His identity and mission are clearly enunciated but initially underappreciated. His wonderful teaching and powerful miracles generated considerable… Continue Reading