He Leads Us 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: The alternate paths of the sons of Eli and the son of Hannah provide a marked contrast in how ministers should conduct themselves. Hophni and Phinehas ignored the Lord’s instruction and used their position as priests to benefit themselves. Because they themselves did not… Continue Reading
Our NP Elders have been working through a plan for finding God’s will for the future of our church: Restore + Rediscover + Rebuild. As we conclude the Rediscover phase, we’re having the last informal “listening” meeting NEXT Wednesday, August 22, in Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m. (This is a change of location from Tim East’s… Continue Reading
He Leads Me 1 Samuel 3 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: 1 Samuel 3 focuses on the Lord’s call to Samuel, marking a transition away from the sons of Eli whose stubborn refusal to honor the Lord resulted in God’s judgment. Samuel’s initial confusion regarding the voice of the Lord was understandable and his sincerity… Continue Reading
I Do Not Cease Giving Thanks for You Hello Church Family, For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. … – Ephesians 1:15-16 I want to stop for a moment and give thanks for the many… Continue Reading
I Shall Not Want 1 Samuel 1-2 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: 1 Samuel narrates the beginning of the monarchy in Israel with specific attention given to David’s ascent to the throne. The opening chapters reveal that this important period in Israel’s history was preceded by the prayers of Hannah, a childless woman who pleaded… Continue Reading
8.2.2018 Christ, the Loving Husband Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,… Continue Reading
I Love Thy Church, O God Psalm 84 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 84 describes a longing to be in the “courts of the Lord,” the place where God’s people gather for worship. The psalmist’s sincere desire to attend worship is illustrated by his envy of the birds who nest there and his appreciation… Continue Reading
At Northpoint Church, we’re providing a place where moms can be inspired, encouraged, and learn about and embrace the journey of motherhood. This place is called MOPS—Mothers of Preschoolers, which includes moms who have at least one child from the age of birth to kindergarten. We meet about twice a month Sept-May, on Fridays, from 9:00 a.m.… Continue Reading
7.19.2018 Hear the Word of the Lord “Again He said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, “O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!”‘ … So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to… Continue Reading
How Firm a Foundation Psalm 77 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 77 describes a time in Asaph’s life when he felt deserted by God. No matter how often he prayed or how long he cried out, the Lord seemed to be far away. He tried to remedy the situation by asking a series of… Continue Reading