I want to thank everyone who has participated in the Adopt Akaki ministry over the last several years. The money that has been raised has helped over a thousand students attend the Akaki School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and receive a quality, Christian education. By mutual agreement, the Akaki School has been exploring and has… Continue Reading
Are you interested in helping with Northpoint’s church plant, ReBuild? Or maybe you have questions about what’s going on? If so, plan to gather with the ReBuild team after second service THIS Sunday, August 28, at 12:15 p.m., in T100, for updates and to pray the days ahead. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Beyond Lip Service Matthew 7:21-29 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: As he concludes the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leaves his disciples and the others in attendance with words of warning. Those who recognize in Jesus’ teaching divine authority and confess him as Savior do well. But the kingdom of heaven is denied to… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Golden Moments Don’t Always Involve a Medal Hello Church Family, So I decided to follow Pastor John’s advice and watch the Olympics this week. Okay, I admit it: I would have watched them anyway, but my viewing was much more guilt-free after reading his last blog. Thanks John! On… Continue Reading
Have you ever wanted to sing in the NP choir? If so, the Annual Celebration Choir Kickoff happens THIS Friday, August 19, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., and again the next morning, Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Come and you’ll learn new music, meet other members, and have fun! Contact Sarah Pate at spate@northpointcorona.org for more. Continue Reading
Five Reasons You Should Watch the Olympics Hello Family, What an encouraging day of worship we enjoyed last Sunday! From the singing of such powerful songs as He Will Hold Me Fast, to the corporate recitation of the Apostles’ Creed, there was so much to nourish the soul. I’m already looking forward to this Sunday.… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Judging People Matthew 7:1-11 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: “It’s not my place, or yours, to tell someone else what is right or wrong! Hey, we’re all sinners.” So goes the claim often marshaled against anyone who offers correction. It sounds good … but is it true? Well, yes, we’re all sinners. But, despite… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Sent Selected Scriptures Pastor John Sloan Introduction: In one of the most moving prayers of the Bible, Jesus pleads with God to watch over those who belong to him. To his Father, as he reflects on his looming death, Jesus says: “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world.… Continue Reading
7.28.2016 Rest for the Wicked Hello Church Family, I’ve been enjoying some extended time over the last two weeks, while on vacation, reading simply for spiritual nourishment rather than reading for teaching. (If you do any teaching you know the difference I’m referring to.) And as I’ve been taking in the Gospel of Luke, I… Continue Reading
The Opposite of Faith Matthew 6:25-34 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: Today we consider the least heeded of Christ’s admonitions: Not to be anxious about your life. Our anxiety level as Christians tells us more than we like about our faith, yet our willingness to embrace the priority of the kingdom can have a transformative effect… Continue Reading