A Thousand Hills’ Worth of Cattle Dear Family, I have been praying for you this week, that God would unite us together in his love. At one of our year-end congregational meetings not too long ago, someone made a very helpful comment. This gentleman asked, “Can you give us occasional updates on how we’re doing… Continue Reading
The Tiny Tea: An Evening of Musical Whimsy will be an entertaining variety show that includes show tunes, comedy, delightful musical selections, scones, tea, and treats! It happens Saturday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. This is for ladies, men, children—all are welcome! Tickets are $10.00 each and are on sale in the Foyer THIS Sunday. Proceeds… Continue Reading
Maundy Thursday Hello Family, There was a house in ancient Jerusalem, near the center of town, which had a large upper-story guest room. The room was well furnished and perfectly suited for a private gathering. We don’t know much else about the house, and nothing really about the owner, but it was at that house,… Continue Reading
The Northpoint Good Friday services are TOMORROW, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. (child care through kindergarten this service only), and 7:30 p.m., in the Northpoint Auditorium. Our Easter Celebrations are THIS Sunday, March 27, at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. Child care through kindergarten. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes A Strange and Glorious Move Matthew 4:12-25 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: The early days of Jesus’ ministry were filled with unexpected twists, starting with the location of his “home base.” Certainly, had Jesus consulted a church-growth specialist concerning the most strategic launching point for an effective ministry in Israel, he would’ve heard: “Go… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Palm Sunday Reflections Palm Sunday is typically a time for reflection on Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The narrative as recounted in all four Gospels is the heart-warming stuff of Sunday school flannel graphs. We can imagine Jesus waving beatifically from astride his donkey, much like the pope coming… Continue Reading
The NP Celebration Choir is set to offer their concert, I Will Sing of God’s Great Love, THIS Sunday, March 20, at 6:00 p.m., in the Auditorium. Back by popular demand will be a “Jukebox Concert” portion, where the audience can select favorite songs to be sung. This will be a fundraising event for the NP team traveling to Botswana… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Testing Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: You notice a woman drop a $20.00 bill on the sidewalk as she hastily disappears into Walgreens. What do you do? You check into a hotel and discover that a premium channel is free, and it’s featuring an explicit, yet critically praised, television show. How… Continue Reading
Helping Children See Jesus Hello Family, My prayer for you this week has been patterned after Jesus’ own intercession in John 17: I’ve asked God to “keep us from the evil one” (verse 15), and to “sanctify us in the truth” (verse 17) in order that we “may all be one” (verse 20). I had… Continue Reading
The Inner Life of God Matthew 3:13-17 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Despite John’s protestations, Jesus is baptized by the Baptizer. And as soon as Jesus emerges from the water, two incredible things happen: First, the Spirit of God descends and, second, the voice of the Father pronounces his divine pleasure with the Son. As remarkable… Continue Reading