12.1.2016 A Great (But Neglected) Gift Hello Family, As Johnny Mathis once famously crooned “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” And while I wasn’t quite ready to appreciate the October onslaught of ornaments and festive music in department stores, it’s nice now to see the lights and decorations that signify the official arrival of… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes A Greater Feat Matthew 9:1-8 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Imagine how you’d feel if you went to the doctor’s office for a severely sprained ankle and he (or she) said to you, with no explanation, “I’m giving you some beta blockers to slow down your cardiac output and some anticoagulants to thin your… Continue Reading
11.23.2016 This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Ho Ho Ho Dear Northpoint Family, Do you ever wonder where some of our holiday traditions come from? Like, who decided green bean casserole should be on every Thanksgiving table? Don’t get me wrong! Any side dish recipe that requires you to open a couple cans, stir and heat… Continue Reading
Thank you Northpoint! The Christmas in Corona celebration this past week was again a great success: the gospel was presented, Christ was worshiped, and over 475 families were encouraged with the love of Jesus. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes What Demons Fear Matthew 8:28-34 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: After sailing from the scenic coastline of Capernaum to the rough, craggy cliffs of the eastern shore, Jesus meets two men who are possessed by evil spirits. Oddly enough, as they tend to do throughout the Gospels, these demons approach Jesus, using the men… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. What Are You Thankful for This Year? Over the next week, Christians around our nation will take time to reflect on things for which they are thankful. This is a wonderful exercise and one that should not be confined to a… Continue Reading
Time is running out to set up a time to get your family photos taken at our annual Student Ministry Photo Shoot Fundraiser! It happens THIS weekend, November 18-20. Use your photos in Christmas cards. For a donation of any amount, you will receive professional-quality photos delivered to you on a CD to keep. Call Colin Cordill… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Powerful Connection Mark 9:14-29 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: From the moment we enter the world we are cajoled by caring parents and well-meaning teachers that there’s nothing we can’t do if we just try hard enough and never give up. It sounds good, and makes for great motivational books but, sadly, it’s not… Continue Reading
The Payoff of Persistence Hello Family, I hope you’ve had a restful week in the Lord. When I was in the television industry and trying to move to a bigger market, I sent my resume tape to a prominent NBC station. In television, market size is everything. If you’re able to break into the business,… Continue Reading
GriefShare will be showing the video, Surviving the Holidays, to help the grieving deal with the emotions of the holidays, NEXT, Tuesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m., in the Music Room. Please call the Church Office at 951.734.1335 to reserve a spot. Continue Reading