Sermon Notes The Coming Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Pastor Scott Williams Introduction: Although this newly founded church at Thessalonica had a growing faith and demonstrated compelling love for one another, they were a group of struggling believers. They were struggling with loss. A number of people in their church family had died, and they were… Continue Reading
An Update from the Elders: Hard work, Patience, Prayer, and Love Hello Church Family, As God continues to work His will and purposes here at Northpoint, it’s a good time to thank Him for providing for us and to pray for His continued guidance and direction. That’s something we can be so thankful for here; … Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Can Our Church Please God? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Taylor Mendoza, Student Ministry Director Introduction: Can a believer please God? Or can a church bring delight to God? Many people don’t think so. A. W. Tozer once said, “From a failure to properly understand God comes a world of unhappiness among good Christians even… Continue Reading
Rehearsing the Gospel Hello Church Family, Chelsea and I enjoy canoeing more than any other hobby. There is something serenely beautiful about being on the water, slicing the calm with the paddle, hearing the ripples skirt along the boat. As much as Southern California allows us, we try to get out and keep our strokes… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Encouragement in Distressing Times 1 Thessalonians 3 Pastor Scott Williams Introduction: A piece of Paul’s heart was left with the church in Thessalonica. You can see this in how much he longs to see them again and to be an encouragement to them as they face harsh persecution. Since he can’t be there,… Continue Reading
The Northpoint Men’s Ministry Deep Sea Fishing Trip happens NEXT Saturday, May 12. We’ll head out of Dana Wharf aboard the Reel Fun for a 3/4 day (5 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). The cost is $75.00 (plus $35.00 if you need tackle and a fishing license). Sign up in the Foyer THIS Sunday. For more information, contact Mark Norland.… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Our Glory and Joy 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: The apostle Paul demonstrates his great affection for the Thessalonian church, praising their reception of the Word of God, and their endurance under persecution and suffering. In their example, we see the power of God’s Word at work in the heart of… Continue Reading
Northpoint Family, As we continue to work through the transitions that have come to us since Pastor Sloan resigned, we have talked with many of you. We have heard sorrow, confusion, grief, disappointment, understanding, and resiliency. And we see people trusting in God and desiring to pray and serve. Many have defined this as a… Continue Reading
The Syrup on the Mount men’s event scheduled for this Saturday, April 28, has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Models Worth Imitating 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Pastor Scott Williams Introduction: In chapter one, Paul remarks that the church in Thessalonica became “imitators of us and of the Lord” as they took their first steps in their Christian journey. Here in this chapter, Paul expands upon how he and his cohorts displayed all the… Continue Reading