8.2.2018 Christ, the Loving Husband Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,… Continue Reading
I Love Thy Church, O God Psalm 84 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 84 describes a longing to be in the “courts of the Lord,” the place where God’s people gather for worship. The psalmist’s sincere desire to attend worship is illustrated by his envy of the birds who nest there and his appreciation… Continue Reading
At Northpoint Church, we’re providing a place where moms can be inspired, encouraged, and learn about and embrace the journey of motherhood. This place is called MOPS—Mothers of Preschoolers, which includes moms who have at least one child from the age of birth to kindergarten. We meet about twice a month Sept-May, on Fridays, from 9:00 a.m.… Continue Reading
7.19.2018 Hear the Word of the Lord “Again He said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, “O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!”‘ … So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to… Continue Reading
How Firm a Foundation Psalm 77 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 77 describes a time in Asaph’s life when he felt deserted by God. No matter how often he prayed or how long he cried out, the Lord seemed to be far away. He tried to remedy the situation by asking a series of… Continue Reading
When the Whole Church Shows Up! We’ve been having a blast this week at Northpoint’s Vacation Bible School. We had 290 kids from our community officially register (the most in the last 5 years), and as I can attest, they’ve all shown up. What a blessing. Praise the Lord! This year’s theme is Fruit of… Continue Reading
He Will Hold Me Fast Psalm 73 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 73 begins with a brief confession of faith but it also includes a lengthy crisis of faith. Asaph questioned his fundamental beliefs about God when he observed the prosperity of the wicked. Though his doubts were troublesome, Asaph understood that the direction… Continue Reading
“Rejoicing in Our Great God” “When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first begun.” We were made for worship. John Newton penned “Amazing Grace” after God transformed him from a slave trader and self-described “wretch” into an abolitionist and… Continue Reading
Northpoint’s Fruit of the Spirit VBS is NEXT week, July 9-13, when we’ll learn how the Holy Spirit grows the characteristics of Christ in our lives as we grow in him! Register kids here. Also, there is a MANDATORY meeting THIS Sunday, July 8, for all volunteers in Heritage Hall at 12:15 p.m. Lunch and child care provided. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes and Slides Gaining a Heart of Wisdom Psalm 90 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: The only Psalm of Moses found in the Psalter is often recited at funerals. However, the wisdom it contains is better directed to the living than to the dead. For the believer, the life well lived is only possible with… Continue Reading