Sermon Notes A Purchased Freedom Matthew 20:17-28 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: With his face turned toward the cross, Jesus provides a veritable table of contents for his passion experience: first, the entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the indictment and condemnation by the Jewish and then Gentile authorities. Next would come the mocking and floggings. And finally,… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Geoff Grant, Northpoint’s Worship Director. Why Choir? Hello Family, Last fall, the Northpoint elders made the decision to apply some philosophical changes to the Northpoint Choir (for a summary of those changes, click here). Since then, the Northpoint Choir has been gathering and working to apply… Continue Reading
Northpoint is going back to Houston to help in recovery efforts April 29 through May 5. We need able-bodied people willing to put in a hard day’s work. Interested? Then please do these two things: 1. Confirm your interest HERE, 2. Attend the Information Meeting on Sunday, March 11, at 12:15 p.m., in the Tower Room. Need more? Then talk to us… Continue Reading
2.4.2018 Begrudged Generosity Matthew 20:1-16 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Five times in one day, a vineyard owner circles the marketplace looking for, and eventually hiring day laborers. And he agrees to pay them a fair wage for their efforts. First at 6:00 a.m., then at 9:00 a.m., noon, and 3:00 p.m., and finally at 5:00 p.m.,… Continue Reading
Waiting is the Hardest Part Hello Family, Not long ago, Jenine and I walked into a local Jack in the Box, and we were surprised to see a separate kiosk from which a patron could order if he didn’t want to wait in line to talk to an actual person. (I know what you’re thinking:… Continue Reading
Please join us THIS Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m., in Heritage Hall, for a Northpoint prayer gathering, where we will ask the Lord’s blessing on our various ministries, and our efforts to make disciples who make disciples in 2018. Child care will be provided. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Easier for a Camel Matthew 19:23-30 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Hiking to the top of a formidable mountain. Completing a marathon. Recovering from invasive surgery. Some of life’s hurdles are known to be so difficult they’re considered virtually insurmountable. Nevertheless, with a well-devised plan, a steely resolve, and the help of friends, such… Continue Reading
1.25.2018 This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. A Clean Heart “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, Pastor John told us about Benji Morris, the young son of Peter and Melanie Morris, our EFCA Reach Global missionaries to Costa Rica, who was recently diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a very serious and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A GoFundme site, a Caring Bridge, and as well as a prayer group have been started for Benji; to… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Why Human Life is Important to God Hello Church Family, This week, we will commemorate Sanctity of Life Sunday, affirming our stand for the dignity and worth of human life, and against the practice of abortion. The sanctity of… Continue Reading