Exile One — 1 Peter 1:1-2 – The Grace Of Exile #1
# 01 Exile One -- 1 Peter 1:1-2
Nate HoldridgeApril 18, 2021
Remember Who You Are – Little Children: Forgiven by the Father (1 John 2:12-13)
Nehemiah was a man on a mission. He lived during a time in the Old Testament era when God's people weren't doing well. God had to discipline His people, so…
Nate HoldridgeApril 13, 2021
The Man of War (Exodus 12:1-3)
Israel, with broken backs and dispirited souls, cried out to the God of their fathers. Egyptian whips slashed their bodies, and slavery's demands induced prayer. "God of Abraham, Isaac, and…
Nate HoldridgeApril 12, 2021
Messengers Of And With Jesus — Mark 16:15-20 — Follow #50
Messengers Of And With Jesus -- Mark 16:15-20 -- Follow #50
Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2021
The Test of a True Believer — The Results (1 John 2:9-11)
Here, we have the final claim of this section. This man says he is in the light, where God is, but hates his brother (in Christ). The reality, John says,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2021
The Life of David: Pillars of the Heart (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
The pillars of ancient Greek buildings were designed to connect the entire structure above to the foundation below. As we've already seen, David was a man with a foundation. In…
Nate HoldridgeApril 5, 2021
The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ — Mark 16:1-14 — # Follow #49
The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ -- Mark 16:1-14 -- # Follow #49
Nate HoldridgeApril 4, 2021
Exodus 21
Exodus 21 starts with verse one. “Now these are the rules,” God says to Moses, “that you shall set before them.” This section regarding the civil law for ancient Israel…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 31, 2021
The Test of a True Believer — Love God’s People (1 John 2:6-8)
Here, we have the next claim. "Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked"(2:6). In this assertion, the person who said…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2021
The Millennial Reign of Christ (Revelation 20)
Revelation 20 has caused no small controversy throughout the life of the church. My view is that the received position of the early church was that Jesus would one day…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 29, 2021
Follow #48 — Why Was Jesus Crucified? — Mark 15:16-47
In our passage today, we will observe "Jesus Christ and him crucified." It is a stunning event, one we will continue to mine at our Good Friday service -- and…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 28, 2021
The Test of a True Believer — Keep God’s Word (1 John 2:4-5)
In 1 John 1, John ordered his writing by recording three claims. He started each with the phrase "if we say," followed by the claim. Here, in this passage, he…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2021
Where Love and Righteousness Meet (Psalm 85:10)
There is a place steadfast love and faithfulness meet, where righteousness and peace kiss each other. Love does not diminish righteousness in this place. Nor is peace replaced by faithfulness.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 22, 2021
Exodus 20 – The Ten Commandments
Here in Exodus chapter 20, we get to dig into the 10 commandments, the two tablets. God's speaking to the people of Israel.
Nate HoldridgeMarch 17, 2021
The Test of a True Believer – An Overview (1 John 2:3)
At this point in John's letter, the readers may have felt he was singling them out. He had written about those who were walking in darkness, denying the presence of…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2021
Overnight Success? (Genesis 41:41)
Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 15, 2021
The Power Of God — Mark 14:53-15:15 — Follow #47
Sunday Notes: The Power Of God -- Mark 14:53-15:15 -- Follow #47
Nate HoldridgeMarch 14, 2021
Exodus 18-19
This week, in Exodus Chapter 18, Moses is going to interact with his father-in-law, a man named Jethro, and receive important counsel from this man. This counsel is going to…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 10, 2021
God’s Light Produces Real Help for Everyone (1 John 1:10-2:2)
Now, by this point, the claims of those who departed from the church are starting to sound very similar. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2021
Hosea: A Living Parable
God asked Hosea to do something hard. As a prophet, Hosea would serve as a living parable for a rebellious Israel. (1 Minute/250 Words)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 8, 2021
Follow #46 — The Hero Christ — Mark 14:27-52
Sermon Notes: Follow #46 -- The Hero Christ -- Mark 14:27-52
Nate HoldridgeMarch 7, 2021
Exodus 16-17
This week we look to Exodus chapters 16 and 17. At this point, in the book of Exodus, God has delivered his people from their Egyptian captivity. The three sets…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 3, 2021
God’s Light Produces a Chain Reaction of Grace (1 John 1:8–9)
Here, John shows us God's light produces a chain reaction of grace. We see ourselves honestly, confess our sins, and He faithfully continues His work of sanctification, shaping and molding…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2021
The Life of David: Secret Preparation (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
For many years, David has been one of my favorite Bible characters. He has become a friend to turn to, and his life has encouraged mine. Because the texts explaining…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 1, 2021
The New Passover Meal — Mark 14:12-25 — Follow #45
Sunday Teaching: The New Passover Meal -- Mark 14:12-25 -- Follow #45
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 28, 2021
Exodus 14-15
Even though Pharaoh had allowed the people of Israel to depart after the terrible events of the Passover were unleashed upon his own household and the households of every Egyptian,…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 24, 2021
God’s Light Produces Fellowship and Sanctification (1 John 1:6-7)
The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2021
Can You Bless Pharaoh? (Genesis 47:7)
The scene was set, the drama intense. For years, Joseph had lived in Egypt, unbeknownst to his family. Finally, through God's Providence, they were brought back together. And Joseph, in…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 22, 2021
Growing In Devotion To Christ — Mark 14:1-11 — Follow #44
Sermon Notes: Growing In Devotion To Christ -- Mark 14:1-11 -- Follow #44
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 21, 2021
Exodus 12-13
Hey, Calvary family. Thanks for joining us in our study through the book of Exodus. Today we're in Exodus chapters 12 and 13. There is tension now in the text.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 17, 2021
God Is Light (1 John 1:5)
In 1 John 1:1-4, we read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2021
Leaving Ease, Entering Blessing (Exodus 1:8)
Sometimes the place of "blessing" is the worst place for us. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 15, 2021
Follow #43 – Mark 13:24-37 – The Second Coming Of Christ
On the Mount of Olives outside Jerusalem's temple, a few days before his crucifixion, Jesus explained the end times to his disciples.
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 14, 2021
Goal #3 of First John: Produce True Joy (1 John 1:1-4)
One thing I love about John's writing is his willingness to directly state his reasons for writing. One reason this is beautiful is that his letters, especially this first one,…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 9, 2021
Cast Your Nets Again (Luke 5:4-5)
One day, Jesus was taught the Word, using Peter's boat as his pulpit. Pushed off from the shore in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus spoke to his audience on the…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 8, 2021
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man (Calvary Monterey Men’s Conference 2021)
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man (Calvary Monterey Men's Conference 2021)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 7, 2021
Exodus: 10-11
Welcome to our Tuesday Night Through the Bible Series. Right now, we're in the book of Exodus and will look at chapters 10 and 11 in this session. As we…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 3, 2021
Goal #2 of First John: Promote True Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4)
You may have noticed how John continually says, "we." We heard. We have seen. We proclaim to you. This was John's way of speaking for the apostolic group. They'd all…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 2, 2021
A Quick Plea for Hard Work (2 Thessalonians 3:6)
Laziness was a real issue in the Thessalonian church; it had overcome at least one of the citizens in the body of Christ there in Thessalonica. And to that Paul…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 1, 2021
Follow #42 — The Great Tribulation — Mark 13:14-23
On the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple precincts, Jesus continued teaching about the end of the age. Peter, John, James, and Andrew sat in riveted as their Master explained…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 31, 2021
Exodus 7-9
God is greater than all gods. No one can compete with God. No ideology, no man, no movement, no religion, no god of our making. No goal or mindset or…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 27, 2021
Goal #1 of First John: Proclaim the True Jesus
As we saw in last week's introductory 1 John post, false teachers had crept into the early church. John could not stand idly by and let these deceivers talk about…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 26, 2021
How Jesus Helps Us Work Hard (Proverbs 20:4)
Nearly everyone has a vision of the good life. We can all easily project out to our latter years. We all have an idea of the ideal future. It will…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 25, 2021
Increasing Trouble — Mark 13:1-13 — Follow #41
Sunday Teaching — Increasing Trouble -- Mark 13:1-13 -- Follow #41
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 24, 2021
Exodus 5-6
Hey, church. Thanks for joining me in a reading and study of the Book of Exodus. We've been on a little winter Christmas break. Thank you for that time, but…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 20, 2021
An Introduction to First John
Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God the Son, was born of human flesh. While He walked the earth, so did others, and when Jesus was…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 19, 2021
Let Go. Get Back. (Exodus 2:1-10)
Sometimes we have to let go to get back -- give away to receive again. In Exodus, Moses' mother, after three months of hiding baby Moses from the Egyptian authorities,…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 18, 2021
What Jesus Treasures (Mark 12:41-44, Follow #40)
Sermon Notes — What Jesus Treasures (Mark 12:41-44, Follow #40)In our story today, Jesus is going to let his disciples in on a secret. There, at the temple precincts, amid…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 17, 2021
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man – Part 3
In the Old Testament era, there was a priesthood. They existed to serve and worship God, but also to facilitate the worship of others. They were focused on God, but…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 11, 2021