The Lesson of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:19-26)
When Jesus and his disciples returned to Jerusalem and passed the same fig tree that Jesus had cursed the day before, Peter saw that it had withered from the roots.…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 17, 2023
Coping With Extreme Pressure (Psalm 17)
Sunday Teaching: Coping With Extreme Pressure (Psalm 17)
Nate HoldridgeAugust 13, 2023
Adopt a Temple Theology (Mark 11:12-18)
Through Jesus’ expression of righteous anger by overthrowing the tables in the temple, he demonstrated how important it was for the temple to be kept holy. How does this apply…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 10, 2023
Jesus’ Righteous Anger (Mark 11:12-21)
In the passage before us, Jesus cursed a fig tree and overturned tables. He did not normally behave this way. Jesus did not customarily use miraculous power in destructive ways,…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 3, 2023
Summer Break
Hey everyone! We are starting summer break here at nateholdridge.com, picking back up in mid-August with posts and podcasts. I intend to use the time to recalibrate and reset my…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 13, 2023
Geoff Is The Man (Titus 2:2)
Sunday Sermon: Geoff Is The Man (Titus 2:2)-—retirement Sunday for Pastor Geoff Buck.
Nate HoldridgeJuly 9, 2023
Psalm 11—An Immoveable Confidence
Sermon Title: Psalm 11—An Immoveable Confidence
Nate HoldridgeJuly 2, 2023
Part 3: What Kind of King is Jesus? Long Awaited (Mark 11:8-11)
As Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem, his entrance is peculiar. Why did Jesus want to ride in on a young donkey? He'd gone to Jerusalem many times for various…
Nate HoldridgeJune 22, 2023
The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority
Nate HoldridgeJune 18, 2023
Part 2: What Kind of King is Jesus? Meek (Mark 11:8)
Jesus' journey into Jerusalem wasn't only a fulfillment of prophecy, but a glimpse into his kingdom. You see, everything Jesus did that day of his arrival spoke of his royalty.…
Nate HoldridgeJune 15, 2023
How I Organize My Prayer Life
How I Organize My Prayer Life (Matthew 6:9-10) Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. —Matthew 6:9 Attributes of God—Omnipotence, Omniscience, Omnipresence, Eternity, Immutability, Goodness,…
Nate HoldridgeJune 13, 2023
The Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Nate HoldridgeJune 11, 2023
Part 1: What Kind of King is Jesus? In Control (Mark 11:1-7)
In our last look at Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. As Jesus neared the city, he did…
Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2023
Blind Beggar Turned Disciple (Mark 10:46-52)
As they journeyed to Jerusalem where Jesus would face the events of the cross, he and the disciples passed through Jericho (46). On their way out of town, a crowd…
Nate HoldridgeJune 1, 2023
A Lesson on Servanthood (Mark 10:41-45)
On their way to Jerusalem, James and John make an ignorant request to Jesus, asking for the positions of highest honor in Jesus’ kingdom. After hearing of their special request,…
Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2023
The Walk in the Light (1 John 1:7)
What does this walk in the light look like? We know that it does not mean moral perfection. It does not mean you'll never experience temptation. And it is not…
Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2023
Fly 21—Gospel Power—Galatians 6:11-18
Sunday Sermon: Fly 21—Gospel Power—Galatians 6:11-18
Nate HoldridgeMay 21, 2023
Out of Touch Prayers (Mark 10:35-40)
As Jesus and his disciples journey to Jerusalem where Jesus would undertake the cross, two of his disciples make a request, and the other disciples become angry at the request.…
Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2023
Fly 20—Gospel Investments—Galatians 6:6-10
Sunday Teaching: Fly 20—Gospel Investments—Galatians 6:6-10
Nate HoldridgeMay 14, 2023
The Courage of Christ (Mark 10:32-34)
At this point in Jesus’ mission, Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem, the place the powers of darkness would converge to crucify him. He knew he had to go.…
Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2023
Proclaim The True Jesus (1 John 1:1-2)
For John, it was simple. He wanted everyone to know the real Jesus, even those who got Jesus wrong. John knew about Jesus like no one else still alive in…
Nate HoldridgeMay 10, 2023
Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5
Sunday Sermon: Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5
Nate HoldridgeMay 7, 2023
The Kingdom, pt. 3: God Rewards Life There (Mark 10:28-30)
In this third and final post on Mark 10:17-31, Peter thought about what he'd just witnessed. Jesus had challenged a wealthy young man to sell everything and follow him. The…
Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2023
The Kingdom, pt. 2: You Cannot Enjoy It Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23-27)
In our previous post in Mark, we saw the rich young ruler leave Jesus because he loved his possessions. Once the man went away in sorrow, Jesus spoke to his…
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2023
Jesus Sees (Revelation 2:9)
The church in Smyrna was a persecuted church destined for a set period of suffering. In his letter to this church, Jesus, through the Apostle John, told them he knew…
Nate HoldridgeApril 26, 2023
Fly 18 — Gospel Destination — Galatians 5:22-26
Sunday Sermon: Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Nate HoldridgeApril 23, 2023
The Kingdom, pt. 1: Jesus Must Be First (Mark 10:17-22)
Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler (Matthew 19:20, Luke 18:18). Even though he had wealth and…
Nate HoldridgeApril 20, 2023
Fly 17—Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Sunday Sermon: Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21
Nate HoldridgeApril 16, 2023
Kingdom Kids, pt.3: We Should Know The Kingdom Is Received With Childlike Faith (Mark 10:15-16)
I've read and heard many (contradictory) interpretations of what Jesus meant. Scholars and pastors run wild with the child analogy Jesus used. I understand. Talking up children's innocence, spontaneity, eagerness,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 13, 2023
How Do We Share In Christ’s Sufferings? (1 Peter 4:13)
Peter's premise is straightforward: the more you connect with the sufferings of Christ today, the more you will celebrate his coming tomorrow. If you partake of and share in Christ's…
Nate HoldridgeApril 12, 2023
Easter Sunday 2023—Dead & Alive—Romans 6:8-11
Something has drastically changed about us, so we must consider ourselves to be radically connected to Christ's death and resurrection, making us dead to sin and alive to God (11).…
Nate HoldridgeApril 9, 2023
Easter Sunday 2023—Dead & Alive—Romans 6:8-11
Something has drastically changed about us, so we must consider ourselves to be radically connected to Christ's death and resurrection, making us dead to sin and alive to God (11).…
Nate HoldridgeApril 9, 2023
Kingdom Kids, pt.2: We Should Remember Childlike People Have The Kingdom (Mark 10:14)
What does this mean? We must recall how the disciples felt about Jesus, the kingdom, and these children to answer this question. They thought he was the Messiah, meaning they…
Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2023
Fly 16—The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18
Sunday Sermon: The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18
Nate HoldridgeApril 2, 2023
Kingdom Kids, pt.1 : We Should Help The Next Generation Get To Jesus (Mark 10:13-14)
First, there are those who brought the children to Jesus. They were likely parents and older siblings, people who loved each child. They wanted this famous rabbi to bless the…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2023
Love For The Church Is Increasingly Vital (1 Peter 1:22)
The main appeal of the paragraph surrounding this verse is straightforward: “love one another earnestly from a pure heart” (22). This action is built, according to Peter, on the foundation…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 29, 2023
Fly 15 — Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Sunday Sermon: Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Nate HoldridgeMarch 26, 2023
Garden Marriage: Applying God’s Grace To It (Mark 10:10-12)
Jesus' words were revolutionary because he put men and women on equal footing. But they are also stringent. In this concluding movement in the house, Jesus told his disciples that…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2023
Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Sunday Sermon: Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Nate HoldridgeMarch 19, 2023
Garden Marriage: The Gospel Restores It (Mark 10:6-9)
There, in the garden, we discover God's original intention. It is something beautiful that the gospel of Jesus Christ and the constant ministry of the Holy Spirit can continually restore…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2023
Garden Marriage: Sin Broke It (Mark 10:1-5)
Many have been disillusioned and disappointed by marriage. Through this study of Mark, we will consider how sin broke marriage, but the gospel restored hope. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2023
Fly 13—Reject Anti-Gospels—Galatians 4:21-31
Sunday Teaching: Fly 13—Reject Anti-Gospels—Galatians 4:21-31
Nate HoldridgeMarch 5, 2023
Jesus Rejects Self-Sufficiency While Looking for Dependence Upon God (Mark 9:25-29)
Jesus loves to save. And sometimes he will save us by allowing things to get worse before they get better. In the time of worsening, you must still believe, even…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2023
What Does It Mean To “Count It All Joy” When We Meet Trials? (James 1:2)
In the opening line of his letter, the half-brother of Jesus cracked open the life of faith. It will have to press through trials—and it should interpret them correctly. (2…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 1, 2023
Jesus Uses Imperfect Faith To Accomplish His Perfect Work (Mark 9:19-24)
We live in a generation and during a time of high exposure to the world's problems. Like no generation before us, we carry little devices in our pockets that keep…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2023
Fly 12—Stay Firm In The Gospel—Galatians 4:8-20
Sunday Sermon: Fly 12—Stay Firm In The Gospel—Galatians 4:8-20
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 19, 2023
Jesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing (Mark 9:14-18)
Our episode today provides a significant contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. All the gospel writers are careful to record the stories together. They wanted us to…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2023
Tame the Tongue (James 3:5)
"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me" has got to be one of the biggest lies of all time. Words can do grave damage,…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2023