Eat Some Fat Hello Family, I was so encouraged by our time of corporate worship on Sunday. It feeds my soul to begin the week extolling the perfections of our God with you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I had a friend in Arkansas a few years ago who would pour through a pot of… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes On Turning the Other Cheek Matthew 5:33-42 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Give away our most personal clothing? Offer up our face for a direct smack? What kind of teaching is this? These are some of the most controversial and confusing statements made by Jesus, but in the overall context of the Sermon on… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. A VBS for Scallywags Like You and Me “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8–9 Hello Family, I am so very excited for this… Continue Reading
Moms with infants through preschoolers are invited to join in a fun time of fellowship and encouragement THIS Friday, May 13, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., in Heritage Hall. Bring your gently used children’s, women’s, and maternity clothing as well as toys and books. The more you bring the more you get to swap! To RSVP, text “SWAP” and… Continue Reading
The Serving Seniors are again sponsoring a Hymn Sing and Potluck! The fun happens THIS Saturday, May 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in Heritage Hall. The event is open to anyone who likes to sing the hymns. Please be sure to bring your favorite dish! Questions? Contact Sandra Tront at 951.268.6685.avorite dish! Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Mercy in Marriage (and Divorce) Matthew 5:31-32 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: In Ancient Judaism, particularly in the first century, there was a raging debate as to what behaviors justified divorce. The conservative school had one conviction, to which they held strongly; the liberal school had another. But Jesus, not surprisingly, has a completely… Continue Reading
Choose Your Own Adventure Hello Family, I hope your week is going well. I have been praying for you over the last few days, that God would enable you to be rooted and established in his love, so that the winds of change in our country and our culture would not cause anxiety, trepidation, or… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Let’s Not Pretend This Is Easier Than It Is Matthew 5:27-30 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: When traditions and man-made rules became more important than people, it sparked the ire of our Savior. Jesus was angered by those who were always measuring themselves according to their ability to keep the rules, while showing… Continue Reading
Am I Self-Righteous? Hello Family, In light of the section of Scripture that I’ve been studying this week, in preparation for Sunday’s message, I’ve been praying this way for you (and myself), as of late: “Father, give us the assisting grace that we need to keep us from falling into temptation. Lead us, Lord, away… Continue Reading
During the summer of 2016, Northpoint Student Ministries will be sending over 25 of our youth on student mission teams to Athens, Greece, Tanalian Bible Camp in Port Alsworth, Alaska, and Gabarone, Botswana for a week of serving and spreading the gospel. These short-term mission trips are an incredible opportunity for our youth to grow… Continue Reading