2.4.2018 Begrudged Generosity Matthew 20:1-16 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Five times in one day, a vineyard owner circles the marketplace looking for, and eventually hiring day laborers. And he agrees to pay them a fair wage for their efforts. First at 6:00 a.m., then at 9:00 a.m., noon, and 3:00 p.m., and finally at 5:00 p.m.,… Continue Reading
Waiting is the Hardest Part Hello Family, Not long ago, Jenine and I walked into a local Jack in the Box, and we were surprised to see a separate kiosk from which a patron could order if he didn’t want to wait in line to talk to an actual person. (I know what you’re thinking:… Continue Reading
Please join us THIS Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m., in Heritage Hall, for a Northpoint prayer gathering, where we will ask the Lord’s blessing on our various ministries, and our efforts to make disciples who make disciples in 2018. Child care will be provided. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Easier for a Camel Matthew 19:23-30 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Hiking to the top of a formidable mountain. Completing a marathon. Recovering from invasive surgery. Some of life’s hurdles are known to be so difficult they’re considered virtually insurmountable. Nevertheless, with a well-devised plan, a steely resolve, and the help of friends, such… Continue Reading
1.25.2018 This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. A Clean Heart “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, Pastor John told us about Benji Morris, the young son of Peter and Melanie Morris, our EFCA Reach Global missionaries to Costa Rica, who was recently diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a very serious and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A GoFundme site, a Caring Bridge, and as well as a prayer group have been started for Benji; to… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Why Human Life is Important to God Hello Church Family, This week, we will commemorate Sanctity of Life Sunday, affirming our stand for the dignity and worth of human life, and against the practice of abortion. The sanctity of… Continue Reading
What God Has Joined Together (Part 2) Matthew 19:7-15 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Jesus’ words on marriage and divorce represent some of his most controversial sayings. One woman and one man united together for life? It seems so antiquated, people retort. Because Jesus’ teaching is so counter-cultural and addresses a subject, particularly divorce, that brings… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last Sunday evening at the Golden Globes Awards, Oprah Winfrey received the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. Her impassioned and inspiring acceptance speech… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes What God Has Joined Together (Part I) Matthew 19:1-6 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Some questions don’t really deserve an answer. Either because they are asked insincerely, or with a desire to gather ammunition against the one being questioned. But to the Pharisees ill-devised inquiry, Jesus offers some of the clearest and pointed instruction… Continue Reading