Sermon Notes When Progress Seems Impossible Select Scriptures Pastor John Sloan Introduction: In the final three chapters of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul issues a number of imperatives to the Church. In keeping with his pattern, he uses athletic imagery to describe the Christian’s approach to life: “train yourself for godliness,” “fight the good fight,”… Continue Reading
Death by Broken Heart Hello Church Family, I was surveying the latest Internet sports news last night when I came across this disturbing headline: “Former NFL QB Doug Flutie’s Parents Both Die on Same Day.” Apparently, only one hour after the former signal-caller’s father passed away of a heart attack, Flutie’s mom also succumbed to… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. The Persecuted Church Hello Church Family, Over the past week, we have prayed about and reflected on the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. The Apostle Paul was a man who knew something about persecution.… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Training Days 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: We all know people who have professed Jesus as Savior, prayed the so-called sinner’s prayer, and then ultimately turned from the faith. In fact, some of the earliest Christians at Ephesus, who had determined to follow Jesus at great cost, even “departed from the… Continue Reading
Corona Life Services, a longtime Northpoint ministry partner, is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. Responsibilities include development/fundraising, oversight and management of all clinic programs, training and supervision of clinic staff and volunteers, and public relations. Apply here. Continue Reading
Many Reasons to Give Thanks [A Financial Update] Hello Church Family, I hope you’re having a great week. I’ve been praying very specifically for you, that God would give you eyes to see His grace in fresh and powerful ways. An old pastor that I know tells the story of moving into a new house… Continue Reading
Misguided Notions about God 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: The world is full of bad theology. Wrong views about God. And while no one is immune to these misguided notions about our Creator—because we are broken people whose hearts, wills, and minds have been tainted by sin, none of us has perfect understanding… Continue Reading
Trick or Treat?: Candy, Costumes, and the Gospel Hello Church Family, I hope you’ve enjoyed sweet communion with the Lord this week. He is indeed a good, good Father. As many of you know, a few years ago we stopped providing a trick-or-treat alternative on our church campus during the Halloween season. The decision to… Continue Reading
Christ’s Heart for the Lost Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: Christ’s compassion for the ignorant and overburdened masses compelled Him both to heal and to teach. He addressed Himself to their physical and spiritual needs in His concern for the whole person. As Christ’s representatives, if we want to do His work, we must… Continue Reading
To Know God’s Love Hello Church Family, What a great week this has been. Northpoint’s Mission Week 2015 has been more successful, better attended, and more inspirational than ever. By God’s grace, people are embracing this global vision of making disciples who make disciples; this is truly an answer to much prayer. One of my… Continue Reading