Paul has shown us in 2 Corinthians 4 how God’s power works in the world. Now he’s going to tell us how to experience that power in our day to day lives. And it all has to do with setting our hearts on God’s glory. 2 Corinthians 4:16 says, “Though our outer self is wasting… Continue Reading
Here are a few photos from the 2012 Northpoint Women’s Retreat at the Ayres Hotel in Manhattan Beach. Click here for more. Continue Reading
Session 1: Holy Living in an Unholy World Our unholy world: immorality is rampant. Pornography is a click away. The Bible no longer has the authority of being God’s Word. Wrong is applauded. Churches are no longer influential in the community. Many who call themselves Christian resemble the world more than the Lord. God’s will… Continue Reading
Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure… Continue Reading
So What? What difference does all this make? 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, “So, my dear brothers (sisters), be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” That word for steadfast means motionless. If you have ever tried to get your teenager out of bed, you know what this word is. Immovable, firm, unshakeable.… Continue Reading
There are two main principles I’ve picked up over the years as they pertain to cultivating the type of faith that moves mountains. The first is this: Faith comes by looking at God, not at the mountain. Some years ago a member of our church’s vocal team and I were invited by a Christian leader… Continue Reading
It’s time to walk again!! Relay for Life is May 19-20th We are already building the Northpoint team to participate in the American Cancer Society’s 2012 Relay for Life, a twenty-four hour event coming May 19-20, at Santana Park in Corona. Come be a part of the Northpoint team. Click here to join the Northpoint… Continue Reading
1 Corinthians 14 is the third and final chapter in Paul’s discussion of spiritual gifts. Let’s review where we’ve been and see where we’re going. Chapter 12 tells us that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to every believer for the common good. We put out the challenge for you to prayerfully discover just how… Continue Reading
The Corinthians’ selfishness blinded them to what their real motivation was supposed to be. At the end of Chapter 12, Paul says, “… let me show you a still more excellent way.” If we don’t start with this last phrase from Chapter 12 when we begin to read Chapter 13, we will misunderstand the entire… Continue Reading
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven – Matthew 6:10 Here’s the rub! The God of heaven and earth opens His arms to all who do His will, but we His creation stand in opposition to Him and insist on only what we want. Warm fellowship with the… Continue Reading