Sermon Notes Two Strolls on a Furious Lake Matthew 14:22-33 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: The term “storm” has become a metaphor for difficult times in our lives. And rightly so. When tragedy strikes it can feel like we’re being tossed around, beaten by the waves of change, and nearly submerged by unexpected pain. When a… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Mark Kiker, Northpoint’s Elder Chairman. An Update from Our Elder Chair Dear Church Family, As John shared last week via the all-church email, the elders have been crafting a new vision for our music ministry. We have been working on this for some time; it began when we were looking for a Pastor of… Continue Reading
8.6.2017 Sermon Notes Wilderness Feast Matthew 14:13-21 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: “Are you sitting down?” This is the question typically asked by the bearer of really bad news. There’s an understanding that the reception of calamitous information can have a physical and emotional impact on the hearer. Well, when Jesus heard about the death of… Continue Reading
Changing Seasons Hello Family, I’ve been praying for you this week, specifically that God would satisfy the longings of your soul and deliver you from your distress (Psalm 107). Several years ago, I was counseling a young couple that was struggling in their marriage. The wife in this relationship wrestled regularly with anxiety. Sometimes the… Continue Reading
One of the best ways to get plugged into Revolve (NP’s college and young adult ministry) is to attend a retreat. This year, our Summer Retreat is NEXT week August 6-10, in Palm Springs. The cost is $160. Contact Taylor Mendoza or Carolee Jefferson. at 951.281.2818. Continue Reading
Get Connected Ministry Fair is almost here! Northpoint offers a wide variety of opportunities for you to connect with, and serve, your church family. Be sure to visit the various ministry tables on the Heritage Patio THIS Sunday, to learn more, and to sign up. Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes at a Beheading Matthew 14:1-12 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Anger. It is one of the most powerful and vitriolic of emotions. It causes brawls in the bedroom and fights in the middle of the street (hence the well-worn phrase, “road rage”). Unbridled, it can even lead to murder. What is striking about… Continue Reading
Filled with Shame Hello Family, I hope your summer is going well. I’ve been praying for you this week, that God would strengthen your heart and deepen your trust in him so that you will not be afraid of bad news nor the uncertainty of this world (Psalm 112). According to a report in the… Continue Reading
It here! The Northpoint All-Church Picnic is THIS Sunday, July 30, immediately after our 4:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting. We’ll provide hot dogs, drinks, and everything else—except a blanket or a chair! Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Kimani Gathere of Northpoint’s church plant, ReBuild Fellowship-IE, in Riverside. ReBuilding Broken People, One Person at a Time Hello Northpoint Family, As a young believer in high school, I was exposed to many missionary biographies, which I read more out of a lack of options than a choice. I did not have access to many books and… Continue Reading