Behind the Scenes at a Beheading Matthew 14:1-12 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Anger. It is one of the most powerful and vitriolic of emotions. It causes brawls in the bedroom and fights in the middle of the street (hence the well-worn phrase, “road rage”). Unbridled, it can even lead to murder. What is striking about… Continue Reading
Filled with Shame Hello Family, I hope your summer is going well. I’ve been praying for you this week, that God would strengthen your heart and deepen your trust in him so that you will not be afraid of bad news nor the uncertainty of this world (Psalm 112). According to a report in the… Continue Reading
It here! The Northpoint All-Church Picnic is THIS Sunday, July 30, immediately after our 4:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting. We’ll provide hot dogs, drinks, and everything else—except a blanket or a chair! Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Kimani Gathere of Northpoint’s church plant, ReBuild Fellowship-IE, in Riverside. ReBuilding Broken People, One Person at a Time Hello Northpoint Family, As a young believer in high school, I was exposed to many missionary biographies, which I read more out of a lack of options than a choice. I did not have access to many books and… Continue Reading
Get ready kids! The NP K!DS (Grades 4-6) Swim Parties are THIS Friday night, July 21, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The 4th-6th grade girls will be heading to Floods’ home and the 4th-6th grade boys will be at Sherwoods’ home. Don’t miss the fun. Bring a friend! RSVP! Leave a voice message at 951.736.9970 or send an email to tbrown@northpoint.org to let us… Continue Reading
We had a great VBS week this year! Thank you for your prayers and support. Click here to watch the video! Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. VBS Update Hello Family, Our 2017 VBS has been an absolute blast! This year’s theme is Galactic Starveyors. As Galactic Starveyors, our kids are searching the skies and God’s Word to uncover the truth etched in his handwork. The teaching is based upon Colossians 1:15-16: “He is the image of… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Geoff Grant, Northpoint’s Worship Director. A Parent Grace Hello Family, Pastor John asked me to write a little bit about my recent entrance onto the stage of fatherhood. Our son, August Jasper, was born about three weeks ago and so far he is healthy and happy.… Continue Reading
Junior High Drive-in Movie Night is THIS Saturday, July 8, in T202/203, to kick off the new ministry year. We will start at 5:00 p.m. by turning cardboard boxes into “cars” and then watch The Incredibles while eating pizza and popcorn. Just bring $5.00 for the food and a large cardboard box, AND we’ll supply the rest! Hope… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Words to Christian Gardeners Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: Christ employs yet another agricultural parable to assert his Lordship over both salvation and judgment. The work of the Divine Gardener at the end of the age, not our efforts to “make the world a better place,” will purify the kingdom and… Continue Reading