North Ridge Life Church

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp concludes the series “Compare and Contrast” by looking at the simple message of salvation against the backdrop of the Kingdom. Many never look at the Kingdom of God as bigger than Christ’s saving work, reducing the gospel to the lowest common denominator. However, the gospel means considerably more. It's an even more satisfying, assuring truth about who Christ is, and who...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series on “Compare and Contrast” by discussing union with Christ and the resulting communion with Christ. So what does it look like to be united with Christ? For one thing, it is so much more than a clean record and ticket to heaven! Body of Christ? Bride of Christ? Listen to be challenged and encouraged! Today's service was also live-streamed on Facebook for those...

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp continues the new series called "Compare and Contrast" by discussing assumption and assurance. What is assurance? Is it important? If it is, why don’t pastors and authors talk much about it anymore? Has assumption replaced assurance in modern churches? Pastor Marc takes us on a journey through church history that may surprise you! Today's service was also live...

On this unusual Mother's Day, Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series called "Compare and Contrast". In today's message, Pastor Marc contrasts two foundational elements for Christians - justification and sanctification. Do you know the difference? It's profound and important that we fully understand both justification and sanctification, and the role that Jesus plays in making them part of our daily...

This is the first sermon delivered in person at the church after quarantine restrictions eased. Elder Paul Landers brings a very timely and encouraging message of practical ways to deal with discouragement, and ways we might encourage ourselves and others around us. A nap? A snack? Yes! Today's service was also live-streamed on Facebook for those who could not attend in person. We encourage you to...

Good News! Pastor Marc Sharp announces that North Ridge Life Church will be open for meeting on Sunday, May 3rd. There are conditions and restrictions, so please listen carefully. Then, Pastor Marc delivers another encouraging and informative message about God's sovereign character and love for us. His eye is always upon us, guiding and sustaining us through all circumstances! Today's message is t...

In the midst of the pandemic we all are coping with, Pastor David Walt reminds us that it is God's will for us to give thanks in all circumstances. God is still in control of everything, and there are at least six "big" things we should be thankful for as we await our glorious future in Christ Jesus! Today's message is once again taken from North Ridge Life's Facebook "Live" Sunday service broadca...

Today is “Resurrection Day”. We will fix our gaze on an empty tomb and be filled with praise! Listen to Pastor Marc Sharp's inspiring Easter service message taken from North Ridge Life's Facebook "Live" broadcast. We encourage you to view the complete video of the service by going to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/2615219805462622/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar).

For Good Friday 2020, Pastor Marc Sharp delivers an informative and hope-filled message of the true meaning of the Jewish Passover and what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Then, as we meditate on and remember those things, and prepare our hearts, we come thoughtfully by faith to the Lord's table to feast on the riches of his grace and and the fullness of his purifying blood. This audio message is...

Today is Palm Sunday. While we are grateful for technology that allows us to meet together "virtually", we don’t have the benefit of each other’s comforting presence. It’s vital we remember what Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem meant, and draw encouragement from it, especially in the uncertain days in which we find ourselves. Fear not! Be of good courage. Turn in full faith to the Prince of Pea...

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp reminds us that there’s only one treasure: Jesus. May we all re-discover that truth during this difficult time, and embrace it as our life-long, sacred, guiding reality! This is our 2nd week of streaming because of Corona Virus. The audio is from North Ridge Life's Facebook "Live" broadcast. If you want to see the complete video of the Sunday morning service, go...

If someone were to ask you why God would allow us to be faced with a worldwide pandemic, what would you say? Pastor Marc Sharp brings us an insightful and encouraging word for the times we are in. We did not meet at the church building, so the audio has been extracted from North Ridge Life's Facebook "Live" broadcast. If you want to see the complete video of the Sunday morning service, go to https...

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp concludes our series on the 5 Solas: the 5 doctrinal affirmations of the church. Previous sermons discussed Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, and Faith Alone. Today, the focus is on the last great guiding truth. “Soli Deo Gloria”. This is Latin for “to God alone be the glory”. This was a battle cry of the reformation. All creation exists to bring God g...

We are in a series called “The 5 Solas”, five statements of fundamental truth that guard all Christian theology. “Sola” is Latin for “alone”. The 5 Solas are Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone and to the Glory of God Alone. Every false doctrine that has infiltrated the church in two millennia springs from abandoning these truths. These 5 Solas are at the heart of everything we...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series on the “5 Solas”, 5 statements of fundamental truth that guard all Christian theology. “Sola” is Latin for “alone”. The 5 Solas are Scripture alone, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone and to the Glory of God alone. Every false doctrine that has infiltrated the church in two millennia springs from abandoning these truths. These 5 Solas are at the heart of e...

We are in a series called “The 5 Solas”. This refers to 5 affirmations that define true Christian belief, and expose false teaching in it’s many forms. Last week Paul Landers spoke to us about “Sola Scriptura”- scripture alone is inspired (authored by God), inerrant (reliable, without error), clear, sufficient, and affirmed by Christ. In today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp, the focus is on the centralit...

In today's message, NRLC Elder Paul Landers continues the series on The 5 Solas with an in-depth look at scripture, the source of authority in the church. Get ready for some important church history in Paul's interesting and dynamic presentation about the scriptures.

Many in the Western world confuse the way things are with the ways things have always been; taking advances in medicine, transportation, and technology for granted. But the things we enjoy have occupied a small portion of human history. In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series to examine Church history, so that we can look at where we’ve been to understand where we might be going,...

What does "worship" mean to you? Have you thought about it? Who, what , how, why do we worship? Listen to today's message as Pastor Paul Brooks explains how Jesus changes EVERYTHING!

Over the past 2 years, Pastor Marc Sharp has shared the elder’s insistence to take North Ridge Life Church in an ever-increasingly biblical direction, moving from a CEO/managerial model of eldership to a more pastoral one. Over a year ago, a vision was cast for deacon ministry at North Ridge Life Church. In today's special service, Pastor Marc shares a deeper understanding of what a biblical deaco...

For this "Sanctity of Life Sunday", Pastor Marc Sharp gives us another message of hope and redemption for mankind. Though God had created many awe-inspiring things, humanity would be his crowning achievement, for they alone bore God’s own image. Plus, he gave them his own eternal element - a “soul”. They would be more like him, and less like all the other living things that inhabit the earth. As h...

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp brings a very important word to help us start the new year. What are our priorities for the new year, or for each day throughout EVERY year? Who are we? What do we treasure? What should be our number one priority? Listen to this vital and encouraging message!

Are you a citizen? You may or may not be a citizen of the United States, but if you are a Christ follower you are a citizen of God's heavenly kingdom, even while living on earth. In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp explains the meaning of this and challenges the Christian believer to be a faithful ambassador of Christ's kingdom to the lost and perishing foreign world in which we live.

Today's word is an uplifting message of hope by Pastor Marc Sharp that shows how the events set in motion by Christ’s first coming, while rooted in history, are divine in purpose, progressive in nature, cosmic in scope, and eternal in duration. May we all enjoy our celebrations (sharing gifts, breaking bread, connecting with family and friends), with a great sense of reflection and worship. And, ma...

In today's sermon, Pastor Marc Sharp brings a wonderful message of hope for the Advent season. The first book of the Bible, Genesis, records the beginning of creation, including the origin of human sin, with the promise of redemption by God. Similarly, in the first book of the New Testament, Matthew chapter 1 shows us a new beginning for all of creation. The redemption of mankind is at the thresho...