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
A Surprising and Disheartening Endorsement Hello Family, I have been praying for you over the last few days, that our Father would enable you to recognize and rejoice in his love. It’s been an interesting week in the world of social media (and this is to say nothing of the endless pre-election barbs that have… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Hope for the Prodigal It’s that time of year—the season of candy and costumes, of harvest fairs and Halloween parties, of fall leaves, and pumpkin-flavored everything. I’m reminded of Pastor John’s challenge to us to use this season as an opportunity to be a witness in our neighborhoods; to… Continue Reading
Thanks to everyone who helped make Mission Week 2016 a success again this year. We heard reports about our cross-cultural mission efforts in places as far away as NE India and as close as Riverside. We hope that the week was encouraging and challenging to those who came, and gave us all an opportunity to… Continue Reading
Hello Family,I hope you’ve found times of refreshment this week. In the spirit of Psalm 62, my prayer for you has been: “Father, enable us to rest in you. Cause us to find hope in you. You are our rock and our salvation; our fortress. Do not allow us to be shaken.” Amid the uncertainties of… Continue Reading