Northridge Church

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 Saturday can change our lives today.

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? Why did Jesus' death change the world? And how might it change your world? That’s what we’ll explore in week 2 of our series, “4 Days.”

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 salvation? There is one thing that changes how we live this life and engage with others. That’s what we’ll learn about as we study Titus 3.

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, from young to old, that should change how we live today. But what is that good teaching? Listen to find out.

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 a healthy, grace-filled church culture.

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 has the final word, and freedom from the fear of death allows us to live with purpose, courage, generosity, and hope, confident that our future is secure in Him.

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?