An Act of Grace Hello Church Family, I hope you’ve been able to rest in God’s grace this week. What an amazing Easter weekend! We had two Good Friday services, which focused on the death of Jesus for our sins (with a good balance, I thought, of contemplation and hopefulness); and we had three services… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Easter and the Christian Hello Church Family, The resurrection is the great hope of the believer. Without the resurrection of Christ there is no victory over sin and death and, therefore, no reasonable expectation that we will be raised some day.… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Steve Flood, one of Northpoint’s elders. Grace, Cheer, and Giving Hello Church Family, The Easter season gives us a chance to reflect on the defining act of God in all of human history. Thoughts of amazement and thanksgiving occur when we meditate on the life and sacrifice of Christ. In addition,… Continue Reading
(An Evening of) Prayer for Easter Hello Church Family, Every year at this time I start thinking about how to best attract people to our church on Easter Sunday. While we don’t embrace an “attractional” model of ministry, per se, we do want to take advantage of days and seasons when unchurched folks are willing… Continue Reading
When Women Unite Hello Church Family, I hope you’ve had a good week. I’ve been praying for you, that God would enable you (and all of us at Northpoint) to comprehend the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of God for us in Christ (Ephesians 3:18-19). Tomorrow begins an exciting and… Continue Reading
God & Sex Hello Church Family, I hope you’ve been strengthened by the joy of the Lord this week. A little over a year ago, I started writing this weekly article called Through A Glass Darkly (a title that comes from 1 Corinthians 13) as part of the all-church email in which this column is… Continue Reading
‘Sorry’ is Hardest Word Dear Church Family, What a beautiful week we’ve enjoyed. When I see the Facebook-plastered panoramic pictures of white-limbed trees and Midwestern whiteouts, I almost miss the snow. I did say, almost! If you watched any college basketball this week you saw a beautiful example of conflict resolution. We hear so many… Continue Reading
Songs of Meaning Dear Church Family, I can hardly wait to worship God with you on Sunday. On this coming Lord’s Day, we’re singing two songs that address one common theological theme: the victory over sin enjoyed by those who are in Christ. One song, Rock of Ages, says so beautifully, “Let the water and… Continue Reading
When You Feel Most Alone Hello Church Family, I hope you’re having a great week. I pray that you’ve been able to see God’s grace in new and encouraging ways. If you are reading through the Bible this year as part of a daily schedule, you’ve likely already encountered this phrase multiple times: “And God… Continue Reading
1.25.2015 Click here for PDF Sermon Notes What Our Words Say About Us James 3:1-12 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: A strong 2,000-pound stallion is easily led by a tiny device weighing only a few ounces. A high-powered ocean vessel glides upon the water, cutting back and forth through the waves, and is controlled by a… Continue Reading