Northridge Church

Has God forgotten us? Does He even exist? When life hurts, when it feels like nothing is going right, these are the questions that come to mind. We pray for God to rescue us, to change our circumstances, to take the pain away, to fix what is broken, to heal our hurts, but often it feels like God is doing nothing. As we begin week 1 of our series “The Deliverer”, we’ll learn about the birth of Mose...

When we examine the course of history, the stories retold on the screen, in our classrooms, on our podcasts, in our books, and in our very own lives, recount loss, pain, hardship, war, destruction, and failure. Our world is marred and broken. Life is often defined by defeat. But history was redefined by one earth-shaking Sunday 2,000 years ago. As we wrap up this series “4-Days” we will look at th...

For 2,000 years Christians have remembered Jesus' death on Friday, and celebrated His resurrection on Sunday, but where was Jesus on Saturday? Where was Jesus in between death and the resurrection? As far as Jesus' disciples were concerned, Jesus was dead and in a tomb. But what were they missing? In week 3 of our series “4 Days” we will search the Scriptures for the answer, and why what happened...

On one fateful Friday 2 millennia ago, a blue-collar worker from a small town in the corner of the Roman empire, went to his death. He was born in humble conditions and died as so many of his country men did at the hands of their oppressors. But unlike his countrymen, his death will be remembered. His death is the most famous death in the history of the world. Jesus died. But why does that matter?...

In week 1 of our series “4 Days” we will look at what happened on Thursday of the week Jesus was crucified. At Jesus' most crucial hour, his disciples all fell away. They all failed Jesus. As we look at the disciples' failure, we’ll consider our own. What hope is there for us when our failures have hurt the people we love the most?

What are the overriding characteristics of your life? Do you find yourself in regular conflict with family, coworkers, and neighbors? Is your anger stirred up by all of the articles, videos, podcasts, and social media posts you’ve been absorbing? Do other people get in your way? Or do you find yourself drawn to those who differ from you? Do you find yourself burdened for their redemption and salva...

Our culture is full of differing beliefs and ideas. Some ideas are helpful and others are harmful. As we dive into chapter 2 of the book of Titus, we’ll see how Paul emphasizes that good teaching is foundational for healthy living. While bad ideas in our culture are tearing families apart, good teaching is vital to healthy homes. In this message, we’ll discover specific teachings for every person,...

A destructive idea has been planted within the church: That the Gospel of Jesus is not enough. This idea distorts faith, misleads believers, and threatens the truth. That’s why it must be confronted and corrected/replaced with the full, true message of Grace that has appeared in Jesus.

In this opening message of our Titus series, we explore how God’s grace doesn’t just forgive us—it forms us. Paul writes to Titus to help bring health and order to a struggling church, reminding us that godly leadership flows from lives shaped by truth and integrity. This message invites all of us—whether leaders or not—to receive grace deeply, live with integrity intentionally, and help cultivate...

What would people think if they found out you were a Christian? Would they think you are a fool? A hypocrite? A sell-out? A goody two-shoes? A religious extremist? An ignorant idiot? Will your fear keep you silent, or will your faith make you stand?

The fear of death doesn’t just shape how we think about the end of life—it quietly affects how we live right now. When death is seen as final or unknown, it drains joy, courage, and hope from everyday life. The Bible doesn’t ignore death, but it also doesn’t leave us trapped in fear; it proclaims that Jesus entered death and defeated it through His resurrection. Because of Christ, death no longer...

What will happen to my child? What if I never get married? What if I lose my job? What if it's cancer? What if our country collapses? What if we go to war? Our fears of the future lead us to ask, “What if?” Our fears keep us up at night, distract us during the day, and paralyze us in the moment. What do you do, when you are overwhelmed by fear of the unknown?

What if people found out what we’ve done? What if they found out what happened in our past? What if they found out who we are and what we really think and feel? In our desire to be loved and accepted, many of us spend our whole life holding onto secrets no one else knows. What do we do, when we fear being known?

The most repeated command in the Bible is, “Do not be afraid.” Does that mean we should never be afraid? If your world is crashing around you, is it wrong to be afraid? Are there legitimate reasons to have fear? In this message, we’ll explore a theology of fear. What does the Bible teach us about fear? And how do we overcome our fear when we are overwhelmed by it?

Join us as we look back and celebrate what God has done in Rochester in 2025 while we also prepare our hearts and mind to see what God will do in 2026!

Belief doesn’t always fade because we stop wanting hope — it fades because life disappoints us. In this Christmas at the Movies message based on The Christmas Chronicles and Luke 2, we explore how God meets us in ordinary moments, rekindles fragile faith, and brings real joy through Jesus. Whether your faith feels strong, fragile, or uncertain, Christmas invites you to take a step toward the God w...

Author Charles Dickens was searching for a story to revive his career, pay off his debts, and bring hope to others. In 1843 he wrote the Christmas classic, “A Christmas Carol.” In part 2 of our “Christmas at the Movies” series, we’ll take a look at Dicken’s story in the movie, “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Dicken’s story is one of hope, but there is a truer story that brings real hope to us in...

While some people love the Christmas season, the traditions, and the parties, others just want it to be over. To be honest, it makes us a bit cranky. We’d rather skip the parties and all of the extra events and distractions. In week 1 of our series, Christmas at the Movies, we’ll be watching clips of “Christmas with the Kranks”, and consider Jesus teaching from the Gospel of Mark, to reframe our p...

Humans are natural meaning-makers, always trying to make sense of the world around us. In this sermon, we’ll look at God’s purpose in creating humanity and the beautiful, fulfilling work He invites us into. From Genesis to the life of Jesus, we’ll uncover what our true purpose is and consider how each of us can uniquely live that out as we grow and mature in Christ.

Why is it that two people can face the same hardships in life but respond so differently? One person exhibits peace and confidence in God while the other is full of worry, anxiety and anger. What makes the difference between the two? In week 3 of our sermon series “In the Making” we’ll dive into one of the clearest markers of spiritual maturity, unshakable faith. How do we become men and women whose...

Everyone wants to grow up, but not everyone wants to live like a grown up. We want the benefits of a life well lived, but we are not all willing to live life well. We admire men and women who are wise and mature. We admire those who live and look like Jesus. But how do we become like them? How do we grow up spiritually? That’s what we’ll explore in week 2 of our series, “In the Making.”

Have you ever found yourself searching for more in your faith? Maybe you have decided to become a Christian, but your faith is a bit dull and you don’t feel like you are growing. Maybe you feel like your church is just designed for new Christians, but it is not helping you develop your own faith. In week 1 of our series, In the Making, we want to address those concerns. What does it mean to be ful...

Who is your enemy? Who has hurt you? Whose beliefs make your blood boil? Who do you long to suffer for their actions? Who do you wish would get what's coming for them? What if God forgave them? As we wrap up this last chapter of the book of Jonah, he is confronted with God’s mercy. But this book isn’t just about Jonah. The author has a question for you: “Are you as merciful as God?”

People like to say everyone deserves a second chance, but we live in a world where we cancel people instead of offering them grace. When we blow it, when we hurt our family, destroy our friendships, and lose our job, is our life over? Are we condemned to a pitiful and lonely life? Is there really any hope we can experience a second chance? That’s what we’ll explore in week 3 of our series Nineveh.

Jonah thought running from God would bring freedom, but rebellion only took him down. Swallowed by a giant fish, Jonah finally cried out—and God met him in the depths. This message reminds us that even when we’ve gone too far, God’s grace is never out of reach.