North Ridge Life Church

While gathered together to share the Lord's Supper on Good Friday, prior to celebrating on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Marc Sharp delivers a message that is focused on a relatively unknown person, Simon of Cyrene. Who was this passerby witness that was compelled by soldiers to carry the crossbeam of the cross for Jesus? Did Simon know Jesus? What lessons can we learn from this story of Simon and t...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with the third message leading up to Easter Sunday about the main characters involved with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The story today is about Pilate. There are few characters in this drama more perplexing than Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who presided over Jesus’ trial, and who ordered his death by the cross. Was he eager to do so, or reluctant...

Today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp is the second one leading up to Easter Sunday about the main characters involved with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The story today is about Barabbas. Who was this notorious prisoner of dubious character that the people demanded to be set free by Pilate? Barabbas was his surname. Do you know what his first name was? If you would like to view the...

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp pauses the series from the gospel of Mark to bring the first message leading up to Easter Sunday about the main characters involved with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Today's story is about Judas. Knowing what we know about the man, why was he chosen by Jesus to follow him? If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos,...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 7 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attributed to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we b...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 6 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attributed to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we b...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 5 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attributed to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we b...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 4 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attibuted to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we be...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 3 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attibuted to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we be...

In today's message, Pastor Marc Sharp continues the new series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attibuted to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and starts at the beginning of his ministry with his baptism...

Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series, an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. This Gospel book was most likely the first one written, and is generally attibuted to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and starts at the beginning of his ministry with his baptism by John the Baptist, a somewhat...

Today's guest speaker is NRLC member Gabriel Castro. Gabriel's message to the Body of Christ stresses why it is Important for Men and Women to be in the Word of God. This is a life-altering truth concerning our walk in the faith since it is grounded, sustained, and maintained by the Word of God. Ever wonder what faith is or how, exactly, we are saved? Listen to Gabriel's message for deep biblical...

Pastor Marc Sharp introduces today's guest speaker, NRLC member Jared Chrestman. Jared's message to the Body of Christ stresses the importance of recognizing the holiness of God during our times of worship. Our Lord God was, is, and will always be a Holy God. We are to exalt Him, glorify Him, and sanctify His name, making our hearts pure before Him. If you would like to view the video of today's s...

Pastor David Walt introduces our guest speaker today, Ryan Denton, Director of "Christ In The Wild Ministries". Ryan brings a message very relevant for today from the Psalms, Chapter 2. Listen as he contrasts holiness and evil and how God loves one but hates the other. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife...

Pastor David Walt's parents, Scott and Leslie Walt, are visiting from Austria, their home and center of their missions outreach. Scott brings an uplifting message detailing their path to where they are now, and how God orchestrated everything to create a bountiful return on their efforts. North Ridge Life Church helps to support the Walt's in Austria and so gets to share in the past and future fru...

Pastor David Walt brings our message today to start the new year of 2022. Often, at the beginning of a new year, we think of how we can improve ourselves or do certain things better than in the past, with the focus being on us. With relevant scripture text, Pastor David reminds us that the most important thing is for us to "abide" in Christ Jesus, keeping our eyes on him as we continue to live our...

Pastor Marc Sharp wraps up the Advent series for 2021 with a message today adding more details about the birth and early years of Jesus. In addition to the historical information we are given regarding the lives of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, what are the spiritual implications that pertain to us as belivers today in a fallen world? If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as p...

Today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp from the book of Revelation may seem unusual for the Advent season. However, the entire Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, is about Christ, not just the Gospels or the New Testament. The Bible is an announcement of God’s determination to save the world through Jesus. In this message, Pastor Marc focuses on one aspect of the Revelation passage: the rep...

Today, Pastor Marc Sharp poses the question, "What did Mary know about Jesus’ life and purpose before he was born, or as she held him in her arms?" The Bible is clear that Mary knew quite a bit about the magnitude of what had happened that night in Bethlehem. It also shows that she didn’t know every detail, but what she didn’t know, she entrusted to God’s wisdom in faith. Seems like a lesson for u...

Today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp is the final part in the series looking at 15 Psalms (Psalms 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”. These Psalms are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. Psalm 134 is the conclusion of a spiritual progression, wherein the journey of the Christian life was analogized by the pilgrimage of ancient Jews coming to God’s Temple in Jerusalem to worship...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series "Songs of Ascents" with part 14. This series is looking at 15 Psalms (Psalm 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”, which are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. Today, it's Psalm 133, which builds on 132, and solidifies its theme of the anointing on the King/Messiah, and tells how that anointing extends to his people. The blessing also rests o...

Today's message is a continuation of the series looking at 15 Psalms (Psalms 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”. These Psalms are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. In this Part 13, Pastor Marc Sharp looks at Psalms 132, the longest of the Songs of Ascents. King David and the Temple are the subject of this Psalm. It is divided into 3 parts: David’s determination to build a tem...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series "Songs of Ascents" with part 12. This series is looking at 15 Psalms (Psalm 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”, which are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. Today, it's Psalm 131, where we will discover the depths of what confident assurance produces in us. True believers change and mature with time, sometimes barely perceptible, yet consi...

Today's message is a continuation of the series looking at 15 Psalms (Psalms 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”. These Psalms are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. From Psalms 130, Pastor David Walt brings a message for us about living in full assurance of salvation. Satan wants to convince us that sin is "no big deal, God loves us just the way we are". Yes, but... If you wou...

Pastor Marc Sharp continues the series "Songs of Ascents" with part ten. This series is looking at 15 Psalms (Psalm 120-134) designated as “Songs of Ascents”, which are God’s guidebook for right worship in the church. Previously, in Psalms 127 and 128, we saw how God’s blessing transforms our families. Today, in Psalm 129, we may become anxious when we hear of the afflictions of God's people. Hist...