North Ridge Life Church

Today is Father's Day, and Pastor Marc Sharp brings a very encouraging and challenging word, especially to men. It is said that we don't get to pick our parents and families. Who does the picking, or is it just some cosmic accident? Listen as Pastor Marc explains God's divine "picking" plan for you.

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp takes a look at the 4th commandment in the current series on the 10 Commandments. It is the last commandment in the list that directly instructs us how we are to worship and relate to Yahweh God. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Maybe tie a string around your finger so you don't forget?

Pastor Marc has been teaching a series on the Ten Commandments and how those aspects of the Law are still very relevant to the Christian life today. Today, we pause that series to bring you a special message from Pastoral Intern Paul Brooks where he plunges deeply into the gospel and the Siren Call of Christ for each of our lives. Are you afraid of "deep water"? Listen to Paul's description that i...

In today's message, Part 4 of our Law of God series, Pastor Marc Sharp continues the discussion of the Ten Commandments talking about what it means to "take" the name of God in vain. Hint: It's way more than just cussing! Using several real-life examples, Pastor Marc provides a very clear way of understanding and following commandment three.

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series, "The Law of God", with Part 3. The discussion of the Ten Commandments continues with a message about the difference between the first and second commandments. Have you ever thought about the similarity of the two and what separates their meaning? Do you have idols in your life, physical or otherwise? Even the best of things can become idols!

Pastor Marc Sharp brings an uplifting and encouraging word to all parents, especially mothers, on this special day of remembering and celebrating the call and privilege of motherhood. While mothers receive children as a blessing from the Lord, all godly parents must realize that our time with our kids is a temporary custodial assignment. What are you teaching your children? What should be your ult...

Last week, Pastor Marc Sharp began talking about the Law of God, and how believers should approach it. In today's message, Part 2, he continues building on that foundation by taking a look at the 10 Commandments, and what they mean in light of the gospel. As believers, what should we do when society rejects our Christian symbols and artifacts?

It is impossible to understand the message of the Bible without seriously considering the Law of God. In many ways, the Bible is a book that is all about the law of God, and the relationship that humanity is to have with it. This can be a shocking statement to modern Christians. Listen as Pastor Marc Sharp discusses "Jesus And The Law". Did Jesus remove the burden of the law for us so that we don’...

Never has there been a group of people more disappointed than the followers of Jesus. They had pinned all of their hopes on him. How could he now be gone? They hoped now to slip away quietly, stay under the radar, and hopefully avoid a rendezvous with their own crosses. But as three of the women came to the tomb to embalm Jesus’ body, they asked one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us fr...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues our current series, “His Last Days”, on this Good Friday with Part 4. After a night filled with agonized, solitary prayer in an olive grove (prayer so intense that he was sweating blood); after being betrayed by one of his friends, denied by another, and abandoned by them all; after 4 trials before both the Jews and the Romans, after mockery that included being spit upon...

In our current series, “His Last Days”, we have heard about the Last Supper and the time Jesus spent praying in the garden of Gethsemane. Today, Pastor Marc Sharp considers the trial of Jesus, which led to his death by crucifixion. Most people remember that Christ stood before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea, but how did Pilate react to Jesus?

Today's message is the second part of a series entitled “His Last Days”, looking at the events preceding the death and resurrection of Christ. Last week we heard about the last Passover supper that Jesus Shared with his disciples. Today, Pastor Marc Sharp talks about what happened next: how Jesus went with his disciples to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. Have you ever felt...

Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series today called “His Last Days”. This series will examine the final activities of Jesus Christ before his eventual crucifixion and glorious resurrection. Today Pastor Marc takes a look at “The Last Supper”.

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp concludes our current series looking at the six key figures in the book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible. So far, we’ve looked at Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Today, Joseph, a great-grandson of Abraham, is discussed. Joseph's story is amazing and covers a large portion of the book of Genesis; as you will hear, it is still very relevant for beli...

Listen as Pastor Marc Sharp gives a great introduction for Paul Brooks, who then continues our current series looking at the six key figures in the book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible. So far, we’ve looked at Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Isaac. Today, Part 5 deals with Jacob, one of Isaac's sons, who later had a name change and an interesting wrestling match. Have you ever wrestled with God? H...

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp continues our current series looking at the six key figures in the book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible. So far, we’ve looked at Adam, Noah and Abraham. Abraham's story continues today with his son Isaac as a key figure in God's promises. Listen to discover the parallel story to Jesus and what it means for us as Christians.

In our current series, we are looking at the six key figures in the book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible. We’ve looked at Adam and Noah so far. A lot has happened since Noah. Today, Pastor Marc Sharp continues the story, talking about Abraham, who’s story spans all the way from Genesis chapter 11 through chapter 25. The message concludes with a time of reflection, meditation, and repentance...

Pastor David Walt continues the series started last week on the major characters from Genesis (1st book in the Bible), including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Today's message is about Noah and a very large boat, the "ark". You may have heard the story of Noah before, but Pastor David brings fresh insight to it and how it relates to Jesus and to us in today's world. Get in the boat...

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp begins a series on the major characters from Genesis (1st book in the Bible). This will include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. You will hear that God had a plan from the very beginning, and that God always finishes what he starts. You will also see Jesus in their lives, because he is the point of their stories. The book of Genesis is the book of...

In the last few weeks, we’ve talked about the necessity of formally entering into a covenant of partnership with a local church. This is not unlike marriage in the sense that it is a public affirmation of commitment and mutual submission to one another for the benefit of our discipleship and the reputation of Christ. Unfortunately, due to a technical issue, we do not have the audio presentation by Pa...

Pastor David Walt introduces our guest speaker for today, Mike Butts, who steps in for Pastor Marc, due to a sudden illness. Be encouraged and enlightened as Mike brings a message of hope and faith. Bonus material: The Halo Effect!

Last week we asked the question, “What is a church?” In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp continues that discussion and also talks about what it is to be a church member (or covenant partner) and a representative of the Kingdom of God through the agency of the church.

Over the last 12 months we have been learning about different aspects of doctrine and church life. In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp discusses “closing arguments” about what the church is meant to be, in the mind of God expressed in scripture.

When we think of the word fellowship, what usually comes to mind? Potlucks? Movie nights? Bible Studies? Listen to our message today as Paul Brooks takes a "deep dive" into koinonia,the kind of fellowship that stems from a completely new and transformed life.

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp asks the question, "What is worship?" This and other questions about worship, suffering, and unbelief will be discussed. Start the new year with a very informative and instructional word for your life.