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
The NP Celebration Choir is set to offer their concert, I Will Sing of God’s Great Love, THIS Sunday, March 20, at 6:00 p.m., in the Auditorium. Back by popular demand will be a “Jukebox Concert” portion, where the audience can select favorite songs to be sung. This will be a fundraising event for the NP team traveling to Botswana… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Testing Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: You notice a woman drop a $20.00 bill on the sidewalk as she hastily disappears into Walgreens. What do you do? You check into a hotel and discover that a premium channel is free, and it’s featuring an explicit, yet critically praised, television show. How… Continue Reading
Helping Children See Jesus Hello Family, My prayer for you this week has been patterned after Jesus’ own intercession in John 17: I’ve asked God to “keep us from the evil one” (verse 15), and to “sanctify us in the truth” (verse 17) in order that we “may all be one” (verse 20). I had… Continue Reading
The Inner Life of God Matthew 3:13-17 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: Despite John’s protestations, Jesus is baptized by the Baptizer. And as soon as Jesus emerges from the water, two incredible things happen: First, the Spirit of God descends and, second, the voice of the Father pronounces his divine pleasure with the Son. As remarkable… Continue Reading
The Tenderness of God? Hello Family, I have been praying for you this week, specifically, that God would intensify your trust in him, and bolster your faith in his goodness. People often ask me, “How much can you see when you’re on the platform preaching?” My answer is: I see a lot. I notice when… Continue Reading
This summer, Northpoint is sending a team to Botswana from July 28 through August 8, to do evangelism and assist the church in other ways. Interested? If so, there will be an informational THIS Sunday, March 6, at 12:30 p.m., in the Tower Room. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Cosmic Invasion Matthew 3:1-12 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: His sartorial selections were strange. A tunic made of camel’s hair? His culinary choices were equally outlandish. Who eats locusts and wild honey? And, yet, as odd as John the Baptist was, it wasn’t his style and flair that caused the most drama, it was… Continue Reading
The Un-Politician Hello Church Family, I have been praying for you this week from Psalm 90: “O Lord, satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” This is a unique time in the life of our country. This is political “crunch time,” so to… Continue Reading