North Point Baptist Church Sermons

What are we to make of life’s trying moments? What response ensues from such adversities when we face them? Do we envision God as this tyrant King who is unconcerned of our lives, and orders it in a way that we view unfair? Ruth 1 depicts this clearly, as Naomi faces one tragedy after another, which leave her bitter. However, this is not all as it seems to be. Alfred Ndoro, seeks to show us in thi...

In this passage in Mark 14:32 - 52, we face a woeful plight in which the hope of mankind rests solely on one Man. Being alone and forsaken by His disciples, Jesus, even though deeply distressed by the hour, did not cower at the moment, but chose to bear the cross for our salvation. Unlike man who can crumble under the weight of such burdens, Jesus did choose the dreadful path for the sake of manki...

In this passage in Mark 14:32 - 52, we face a woeful plight in which the hope of mankind rests solely on one Man. Being alone and forsaken by His disciples, Jesus, even though deeply distressed by the hour, did not cower at the moment, but chose to bear the cross for our salvation. Unlike man who can crumble under the weight of such burdens, Jesus did choose the dreadful path for the sake of manki...

Numbers 21:4 - 9 showcases a story, among many, where the sin of the Israelites was at display, in their rebellion against God and against His prophets. Their rebellion necessitated God's punishment on them, and beyond that highlighted the deeper need they had of being rescued from their sinful nature. Pastor Richard Chege, in this sermon, shows us the extent Christ went to provide the cure for ou...

In this self-centered world, we often tend to view ourselves on the opposite spectrum of things when they don’t happen according to plan. We often have these sayings: “if I was in such a situation, I would have done such and such a thing” forgetting we too are fallen and sinful beings. In this passage in Mark 14:12 - 31, we see the most unlikely persons to falter, the disciples, whom in the end, e...

"What is Jesus worth to you?" This is the question that dawns on us in this passage on Mark 14, where we see Jesus addressing and correcting some of the disciples for scolding the woman who anointed Jesus with very valuable ointment, which they considered a waste. In this passage, we see that what we treasure most we tend to spend on, and in the same breadth, Pastor John Musyimi seeks to exhort us...

Psalm 31, a Psalm of David, depicts the hope saints have in their times of distress. Their refrain echoes Jesus' words as depicted in the gospels, "into Your hand I commit My spirit", a line David uses while in distress. Jesus when worn out with anguish and sorrow on the cross, cries out and commits His spirit to the Father for safety and vindication. And the Father proved so by raising Him from t...

As North Point Baptist Church celebrates its one year anniversary as a church, we take time to reflect on the beauty of the church of Christ as displayed in Psalm 87. Where this beauty may have tainted in our sight as believers, this Psalm paints a different picture, helping us see that the church is a glorious joy in God's hands, the target of His love, a city founded on eternal promises that can...

In a world filled with unbelieving people in unreached contexts, and at the same time, unbelieving people who are continuously exposed to God's Word, the question that dawns on us continuously is how they get saved! Acts 8:26 - 40 gives us a clear perspective on this prevailing question, which Pastor Allan Waruhiu, through three main points, seeks to answer and persuade us from the text based on t...

Humans are plagued with various fears in this world, which drive us to multiple responses. This is the same case in our text in Exodus 20, where we see the Israelites drawing far from God when they witnessed His tempestuous entry at Mount Sinai. However, as seen in this text, God's intent has always been to draw near His people by displaying His person to them which creates a holy and awe-filled r...

Just like a pregnant lady can foretell the expected due date of her child by particular signs, history's course is, in like manner, chartered by specific signs. In Mark 13, the Lord Jesus explains what would entail the world's end by giving vivid details and admonishing us on our posture in these times. John Musyimi, in this sermon, urges us to stay awake because history is pregnant with judgment...

In Mark 12:38 - 13:2, we see Jesus's response to religious leaders who were outright hypocrites; displaying traits on the outside that they didn't possess on the inside, and requiring praise for this. This blight is a characteristic that follows us daily as Christians in this day and age. The question that prevails over us now is whether our internal health displays our external religious image. J...

The book of Zephaniah highlights vivid explanations of the judgment that awaits all men in the great Day of the Lord; a Day that will be filled with recompense for every deed done whether good or evil. This declaration came at a time when Zephaniah was under the wicked rule of King Manasseh, and just like the meaning behind his name, Zephaniah was hidden by God's sovereign hand from any harm that...

1 Samuel 30:1 - 8 paints a picture of the hope we have in times of affliction, and our posture during such times. The question that prevails is during these times, what do you stand on; where do you turn to? Whilst in turmoil, David sought to encourage himself in the Lord as he considered God's past faithfulness, present presence and future promises. Pastor Chris Kiagiri, in this sermon, aims to e...

Mark 12:13 - 37 portrays a scenario where Jesus is questioned by doubtful, conniving Pharisees and Scribes whose aim is to trap Him in His words. However, as we will see herein, Jesus is not afraid to be questioned. The Christian faith is a faith which faces tremendous scrutiny, but at the same time, it is pegged on the One who embodies perfect wisdom. John Musyimi, in this sermon, seeks to show u...

This passage in Mark 12 follows a contentious moment from Mark 11 where chief priests and scribes questioned Jesus' authority. It demonstrates a rather alarming scenario where Jesus describes what happens to people who dishonor and disobey God's rule and command. However, as we will see in this sermon, God's wisdom surpasses man's folly, whereby He uses their actions for His ultimate purposes, dem...

This Psalm of Asaph highlights a reality that continuously plagues us as pilgrims on this earth: the wicked prospering! We are at times perplexed by this occurrence in our world, and we tend to, at times, envy the wicked, like Asaph in this Psalm, seeing their lavish lifestyle whereas, simultaneously, they hold no reverence for God. How do we reconcile this reality in our minds? This is the questi...

Following Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Mark 11:12 - 33 provides a rather different turn of events. In the preceding texts, He inspected the temple and the place and left, but in this text, He promulgates and enacts judgment in the temple, signifying His ultimate purpose of why He came to the earth. Contrary to what the disciples were expecting from Him in overthrowing the present Roman...

Mark 11 presents us with a very contrasting incident between two kingdoms. The world, with its rulers, is usually concerned with an outward display of power characterized by pomp and extravagance, embracing the notion that ruling power must be clearly seen and felt. However, this is contrary to how God operates in His Kingdom; one which is characterized by lowliness and meekness. God is more conce...

What do you do when a strong resistance to faith dawns on you? This is the prevailing question that faces us in this passage from Mark 10:46 - 52. Jesus is met by a blind beggar, Bartimaeus, who defies the opposition around him to pursue what he believes to be true. This as well exemplifies the Christian life, a life full of wars and fighting, that requires a defiant faith so that it can be lived...

Naturally, men gravitate towards positions and associations of high regard. This ambition displays itself in various ways: who we associate with, what we desire men to say of us, what we pursue etc. However, as we see in Mark 10:32 - 45, the Christian ambition differs from this pursuit. Christ demonstrates that in His Kingdom, whoever desires to be the greatest shall be the least; for even He did...

Judges 3:7 - 31 focuses on different characters during Israel's reign led by judges who God appointed, and God's sovereign hand in ruling their affairs. In this passage, we see God using the least probable instruments to achieve His ultimate end of saving His people. Though frail and least commended, it is these very characters that God chose to showcase His glory. This ultimately points forward t...

In this text in the book of 2 Chronicles 36, we zoom in to see the reign of Cyrus king of Persia who ruled from 599 B.C. to 530 B.C., whom, as is recorded, God used to build Himself a house in Jerusalem, as seen in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This orchestration of events reveals the providential rule of God over kings and rulers on earth for His ultimate purposes and end. Pastor Chris Kiagiri...

Mark 10:13 - 31 presents a peculiar scenario where introspection into our faith journeys is encouraged. Spiritual maturity is the ideal goal for every Christian as is commonly known. However, as demonstrated by Jesus in this passage, there is a level of child-like trust and faith that should be maintained with God in this walk of faith that cannot be substituted for any intellectual acuteness. Joh...

What is your attitude towards marriage? Is it one that is cynical to the idea, and completely opposes the institution, or is it one that positively welcomes it? In this passage on Mark 10:1 - 12, Jesus, the marriage institution's primary institutor, addresses the main issue that causes marriages to fail, demonstrating that it stems from within. John Musyimi, in this sermon, clearly shows us that G...