Sermon Notes Weapons of Violence Brandished with a Kiss Matthew 26:47-56 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: The guy who would hand over Jesus to be arrested and killed was not some distant stranger or political zealot, but a friend who walked with Jesus, heard his teaching, enjoyed countless meals with him, someone who was clearly in… Continue Reading
This Sunday, March 25, in Children’s Ministry, we will be celebrating Easter during both services. This will be a special time for crafts, gifts, snacks, and most importantly, we’ll share the account of Jesus’ resurrection. As always, parents are welcome! Continue Reading
The Sorrowful Soul of Jesus Matthew 26:36-46 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: In first century Israel, there was a grove of thick, round trees on the western slope of the Mount of Olives. It was called Gethsemane. It was a place that Jesus regularly visited with his disciples. Though enclosed by walls, and separated from the city… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. Heart Motives A few years ago, I heard a message that changed my perspective on sin and the struggle with sin. Dr. John Henderson gave a talk here at Northpoint to many of our churches leaders, and he started off his remarks with this: “Whatever rules your heart rules your… Continue Reading
Join us for our biannual Women’s Retreat, coming April 20-22, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North, in the quaint seaside city of San Clemente. Our speaker, Melanie Brown, is a Bible study teacher at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Orange County. The theme of our retreat is Refined. Melanie will be speaking to us about how God uses the… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. A Promise-keeping and Preserving God Recently, I had the privilege of accompanying a group from Northpoint to visit Israel and Jordan. The trip was a wonderful experience on many fronts: it was a great opportunity to make… Continue Reading
Thoughts Inspired by Diminutive Heroes Hello Family, I have been praying for you this week, that God would “strengthen you and show you a sign of his favor” (Psalm 86). I have a sister who lives in Middle Tennessee. She and her husband have a house on 27 acres of wooded land, which includes a… Continue Reading
2.23.2018 This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Steve Flood, one of Northpoint’s elders. The Body of Christ – One Body, One Family, One Heart for Each Other To start our conversation, I want to share a few thoughts about my family at home. As the father of three daughters, I have… Continue Reading
The Lord Is Our Banner Dear Family, There’s something spectacular about the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. At least I think so. Friday night, my husband and I tuned in to the opening ceremonies of the XXIII Olympic winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Tom lasted about 5 minutes before turning his attention to his… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes A Purchased Freedom Matthew 20:17-28 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: With his face turned toward the cross, Jesus provides a veritable table of contents for his passion experience: first, the entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the indictment and condemnation by the Jewish and then Gentile authorities. Next would come the mocking and floggings. And finally,… Continue Reading