Gentlemen, Syrup on the Mount, our annual men’s morning “in the wilderness” will be happening THIS Saturday, April 17. We’ll share a meal, worship together, hear testimonies, listen to a message from our guest speaker, Don Murray, lead pastor at Mountain Gate Fellowship in Norco, and have a great time together. Check in or sign up at… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Salt/Light Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: “Come closer.” Surrounded by peasants, the religious brass, and curious observers, Jesus beckons for his disciples to lean in and listen. When they do, he gives this group of fairly new believers two lasting metaphors for the type of influence that his followers will have in… Continue Reading
Stop Working So Hard Hello Family, It has been my delight to pray for you this week. Not only have I brought your name before the Lord, asking him to increase your joy in him, but I have also repeatedly thanked God for you and the privilege of serving as one of your pastors. Over… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Thy Kingdom Come … in Our Hearts and Lives Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: Our familiarity with the Beatitudes can blunt the radical nature of the teaching behind them. Jesus is not only offering up the most impossible of ethical and moral standards for us to follow, but he attaches to it… Continue Reading
A Thousand Hills’ Worth of Cattle Dear Family, I have been praying for you this week, that God would unite us together in his love. At one of our year-end congregational meetings not too long ago, someone made a very helpful comment. This gentleman asked, “Can you give us occasional updates on how we’re doing… Continue Reading
The Tiny Tea: An Evening of Musical Whimsy will be an entertaining variety show that includes show tunes, comedy, delightful musical selections, scones, tea, and treats! It happens Saturday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. This is for ladies, men, children—all are welcome! Tickets are $10.00 each and are on sale in the Foyer THIS Sunday. Proceeds… Continue Reading
Maundy Thursday Hello Family, There was a house in ancient Jerusalem, near the center of town, which had a large upper-story guest room. The room was well furnished and perfectly suited for a private gathering. We don’t know much else about the house, and nothing really about the owner, but it was at that house,… Continue Reading
The Northpoint Good Friday services are TOMORROW, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. (child care through kindergarten this service only), and 7:30 p.m., in the Northpoint Auditorium. Our Easter Celebrations are THIS Sunday, March 27, at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. Child care through kindergarten. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes A Strange and Glorious Move Matthew 4:12-25 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: The early days of Jesus’ ministry were filled with unexpected twists, starting with the location of his “home base.” Certainly, had Jesus consulted a church-growth specialist concerning the most strategic launching point for an effective ministry in Israel, he would’ve heard: “Go… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Palm Sunday Reflections Palm Sunday is typically a time for reflection on Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The narrative as recounted in all four Gospels is the heart-warming stuff of Sunday school flannel graphs. We can imagine Jesus waving beatifically from astride his donkey, much like the pope coming… Continue Reading