Northland Church Riverside

From King Arthur’s sword to modern mortgage approvals, we are constantly told that worthiness must be earned. But as Pastor Dalton shares from Ephesians 4, the gospel flips this completely on its head. You don't walk worthy to earn God's love; you walk worthy because Jesus has already made you worthy. Learn how allowing Christ to grow richly in your heart changes how you serve your church family a...

We all love a good meal train when life gets overwhelming, but God offers an even deeper level of everyday sustenance. This week, Pastor Dalton shares a personal update about expanding his family before jumping into Paul's profound prayer in Ephesians 3. Discover what it looks like to be completely rooted and grounded in love, how the Holy Spirit strengthens our inner spirit, and how to rest in th...

When Pastor Tyler was handed a massive college ministry by his mentor Cameron, he received a blue metal baton engraved with 2 Timothy 2:2 and orders not to call unless everything was burning down. In this look at Ephesians 3, Tyler shows how every believer has been handed an even greater baton: the stewardship of the gospel. The mystery has been revealed, and the church is now on display to showca...

We love a good transformation story, but the ultimate "before and after" photo isn't found on social media. This week, Pastor Matt walks us through the second half of Ephesians 2 to show how Jesus completely altered our spiritual status. We went from hopeless outsiders and foreigners to full citizens and family members of God’s household. Learn how Christ’s sacrifice tears down the walls of divisi...

From viral memes to Pastor Dalton's tragic high school quest to make fanny packs cool, cultural trends are always passing away. But this week at Northland Riverside, we anchor into an eternal truth that never shifts. Diving into Ephesians 2 on "Love Your Neighbor" Day, Dalton reminds us that while we were completely dead in our sins and unable to save ourselves, Jesus stepped in to pay our debt an...

We all know what it feels like to face a bully that leaves us feeling completely outmatched. Sharing a memorable story from his childhood basketball days, Pastor Tyler concludes Ephesians 1 by pointing us to the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ. We don’t have the strength to fight sin, shame, or fear on our own, but the Father has already placed every enemy firmly under Jesus' feet. Learn how to s...

Surrounded by a hostile army, Elisha’s servant could only see danger—until God opened his eyes to see the hills alive with horses and chariots of fire. This week at Northland Riverside, Pastor Dalton Leslie dives into Ephesians 1 to explore what it means to have "the eyes of your heart enlightened." Learn how to look past your immediate, messy circumstances—whether it's a literal leaking ceiling o...

Reflecting on a deeply moving 30th birthday gift, Pastor Tyler explores our true identity in the second part of our series in Ephesians. While spiritual blessings like forgiveness and adoption are amazing, they are not our foundation—the heart of God expressed through Jesus is. Learn how to step away from trying to earn God's favor and instead rest in the radical riches of His grace in your everyd...

Using his experience traveling in Vietnam as a guide, Pastor Tyler explores Ephesians 1 and the incredible "spiritual blessings" we have in Christ. From being chosen before time began to being sealed by the Holy Spirit, learn why many Christians live in a "bubble" and how to break out into a life of genuine praise. Discover the security and joy that comes when you truly understand who you are in C...

At the peak of his career, Michael Jordan walked away from basketball to try something new. This week, Pastor Dalton Leslie uses that iconic moment to challenge us: What is the mission for your life? Explore the final pillar of our mission statement—Fulfilling Service—and learn how God can use your specific passions and resources, no matter how small, to make an eternal impact.

n a world defined by isolation, Pastor Tyler explores the third pillar of our mission: being "a people to belong to." Drawing from the imagery of a wedding and the reality of the "loneliest era in human history," this message reveals how the church is a family purchased by Christ. Learn how the Gospel unites us across our differences and provides a community where we can grow, struggle, and find t...

Pastor Dalton Leslie examines the mission of having a "growing relationship with Jesus." Drawing from John 14, this message explores how spiritual growth mimics our most valued human relationships and why obedience is the ultimate expression of love. Learn to trade a "genie in a bottle" faith for an intimate, life-altering connection with your Heavenly Father.

When a plane starts plummeting through the sky, everyone starts talking to God—but is that a "transforming encounter"? Pastor Tyler uses a harrowing personal story and the book of Acts to explain the difference between a crisis-driven reflex and a life-altering relationship with Jesus. Discover why salvation is a daily journey of rescue and how to find an "unshakeable" peace in the midst of life's...

Pastor Dalton Leslie celebrates Easter Sunday at the Northland Riverside campus with a powerful look at 1 Corinthians 15. Discover the significance of the "Already but Not Yet" reality of our faith and why Christ’s resurrection as the "firstfruits" provides an unshakable guarantee for our future. Learn how the victory of the empty tomb removes the sting of death and calls us to live with expectant...

Using the gripping story of the Chilean mine rescue, this message explores 1 Corinthians 15:20–49 and the "firstfruits" of the resurrection. Discover why Jesus is the "first man up" from the grave, providing the absolute guarantee for our own future. Learn how our current "seed-like" bodies will one day be transformed into something imperishable, glorious, and powerful.