The Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 3 – It Started Small But Will End Massive (Mark 4:30-32)
During his day, some were tempted to despise the small things as they tried to rebuild the temple in Israel (Zechariah 4:10). It seemed like a small work, but God…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 6, 2022
Jesus Famous Men Serve Their Homes for Christ
Every person on earth is shaped in some way by his or her father. While a male will contribute to a pregnancy, a father contributes to a legacy. Like the…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 4, 2022
Psalm 2—The Blessed Man, pt. 2
Sunday Sermon: Psalm 2—The Blessed Man, pt. 2
Nate HoldridgeJuly 3, 2022
The Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 2 – It Will Produce a Harvest (Mark 4:26-29)
As believers, this parable should encourage you to patiently hope for God's kingdom to come. Sometimes it feels as if no one is listening, no one wants Jesus, and no…
Nate HoldridgeJune 29, 2022
How Should We Respond To The Roe Decision?
The Bible tells us to “give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute; rescue the weak and the needy; (and) deliver…
Nate HoldridgeJune 26, 2022
The Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 1 – It Is Not Hidden (Mark 4:21-25)
Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? I remember a day in my childhood when I built up an expectation but never voiced it, and it led to my…
Nate HoldridgeJune 22, 2022
Book Release: Whole-Hearted Work—Does My Work Matter To God? Can My Work Please God?
Hi everyone,We have put the four part Whole-Hearted Work series into book form, with a bonus chapter. Available in e-book and print, I’m excited to use the written word to…
Nate HoldridgeJune 20, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #4 — Habakkuk 3:17-19 — Trust
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #4 — Habakkuk 3:17-19 — Trust
Nate HoldridgeJune 19, 2022
Accept the Message of Jesus and His Kingdom (Mark 4:1-20)
Many modern people think Jesus used parables to make everything clearer. As we will see today, Jesus did not use parables that way. They were not a preaching trick for…
Nate HoldridgeJune 15, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Sunday Message: (un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Nate HoldridgeJune 12, 2022
Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)
Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is…
Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2022
Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ’s Vision For Marriage
Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ's Vision For Marriage
Nate HoldridgeJune 6, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #2 — Habakkuk 2 — The Promise
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #2 — Habakkuk 2 — The Promise
Nate HoldridgeJune 5, 2022
Dealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)
Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why…
Nate HoldridgeJune 1, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Nate HoldridgeMay 29, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Offers Restoration (Mark 3:1-6)
Many of us sense personal brokenness within. We are embarrassed by bad habits, unreasonable emotions, broken relationships, and personal failures. We sense that we are not everything we are supposed…
Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Nate HoldridgeMay 22, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Is Angered by Dead Religion (Mark 3:1-6)
It is amazing how religious leaders would not answer Jesus' questions. He'd asked, Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or…
Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Sunday Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Nate HoldridgeMay 15, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Is Compelled To Do Good (Mark 3:1-6)
So one Sabbath Jesus again went to church, to the synagogue, to the public meeting. Mark says, a man was there with a withered hand. Luke, who was a doctor,…
Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2022
Jesus’ Atmosphere of Grace (Mark 2:23-28)
As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness…
Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2022
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ’s Design For Their Bodies
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
Nate HoldridgeMay 2, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
{Sunday Teaching] Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
Nate HoldridgeMay 1, 2022
Jesus Joy (Mark 2:9-22)
By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not…
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Sunday Teaching: Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Nate HoldridgeApril 24, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:13-17) — He Calls Sinners
Somehow, a group of scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel; they were in the house when Jesus forgave the paralyzed…
Nate HoldridgeApril 20, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 2 (Mark 2:13–17) — His Kingdom Is for Sinners
Now, the day of salvation in your life should be a day of celebration, and that's how Levi saw things. He invited Jesus to his house and invited his friends,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 13, 2022
Groaning for Resurrection (Romans 8:18-25)
Nearly 2,000 years ago, on a Sunday morning a couple of days removed from the Passover, in Israel, a group of women went to a tomb. Their beloved teacher, leader,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2022
Mark 11:1-26—God Renews His People By Coming For Us
Palm Sunday Sermon: Mark 11:1-26—God Renews His People By Coming For Us
Nate HoldridgeApril 10, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13–17) – He Calls People Like Levi
The first time Jesus spoke in Mark's gospel, he said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1:15).…
Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2022
Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Nate HoldridgeApril 3, 2022
Jesus Fills Our True Need (Mark 2:1-12)
The story pivots us from the introductory days of Jesus' ministry to the controversial ones. We know Jesus wasn't popular with all people at all times—he was, after all, crucified.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2022
Nehemiah 11-12—God Renews His People With Joyful Dedication
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 11-12—God Renews His People With Joyful Dedication
Nate HoldridgeMarch 27, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Spiritual Uncleanness (Mark 1:35-45)
Mark doesn't refer often to Jesus' prayer life, but when he does Jesus is alone, and his ministry is in the balance. In the garden of Gethsemane, Mark presents Jesus…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2022
Nehemiah 10—God Renews His People With A Path To Flourishing
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Nate HoldridgeMarch 20, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Natural Brokenness (Mark 1:29-34)
On the same day he taught in the synagogue and delivered the man with the unclean spirit, Jesus went to the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)
Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2022
Jesus Famous Men #2: They Are Being Restored By Christ
Jesus Famous Men Are Being Restored By Christ
Nate HoldridgeMarch 7, 2022
Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2022
You Are Called to Be His Disciple (Mark 1:16-20)
Now we come to the location which the first half of Mark's book centers around, the Sea of Galilee. In those days, and sometimes in the Bible, it was also…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2022
Steward God’s Gift (1 Peter 4:10)
According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 24, 2022
His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)
With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2022
Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2022
His Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12-13)
Mark does not include robust detail about Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2022