Follow #19 — Mark 6:33-44 — How Jesus Shepherds You
Teaching Notes — Follow #19 -- Mark 6:33-44 -- How Jesus Shepherds You
Nate HoldridgeJune 14, 2020
A Conversation on Race, Police Brutality, the Gospel, and the Church With Pastor Bill Buffington
We pray this conversation equips you, edifies you, and challenges you. In this conversation Pastor Nate Holdridge listens to Pastor Bill Buffington from Calvary Chapel Inglewood about all the civil…
Nate HoldridgeJune 12, 2020
Jesus Is God Breaking Through (Mark 1:9-11)
Now, early Christians clearly considered this a vital event. In the book of Acts, after Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples felt they needed to find a replacement for Judas…
Nate HoldridgeJune 11, 2020
Tuesday Night Church Teaching — Genesis 18-19
All right, Genesis chapter 18 is where we're at in the word today. And the word that I'd like to start out this teaching with is the word, grace. The…
Nate HoldridgeJune 10, 2020
The Sleeper in the Stern (Psalm 107:28-31)
Written hundreds of years before Christ came, Psalm 107 describes the handiwork of God. "He made the storm be still," the psalmist cried, "And the waves of the sea were…
Nate HoldridgeJune 9, 2020
Follow #18 — Mark 6:7-32 — Working On Team Jesus
Follow #18 -- Mark 6:7-32 -- Working On Team Jesus
Nate HoldridgeJune 7, 2020
Video Message: Jesus the Rescuer
Whether it was creation’s chaos or a human’s body, Jesus exercised healing power over it all. Just by His word the storms stop and the demons rush out of a…
Nate HoldridgeJune 5, 2020
The Forward Focus of God (Genesis 17:5)
God is a renamer. He doesn't hesitate to take your old person and make you new. All through Scripture, God exemplifies his heart of renewal by renaming people he loved.…
Nate HoldridgeJune 4, 2020
Genesis 17
Tonight we're in Genesis chapter 17, which is a moment in God's Word where God is going to deal with his man, Abraham, by bringing him more deeply into his…
Nate HoldridgeJune 3, 2020
Follow #17 — Mark 6:1-6 — How To Unleash Jesus’ Mighty Work In Your Life
Sunday Teaching Notes — Follow #17 -- Mark 6:1-6 -- How To Unleash Jesus' Mighty Work In Your Life
Nate HoldridgeMay 31, 2020
Video Message: The Power Delay
What do you think God is doing when you’re waiting on Him? Do you wonder what His motives are for delaying? We all have moments of our lives when we…
Nate HoldridgeMay 29, 2020
Your Teenager Can Help You Destroy Hypocrisy (Luke 12:1)
When a child grows into adolescence, they begin seeing their parents in a new light. During their younger years, mom or dad was right and true, a source of illumination…
Nate HoldridgeMay 28, 2020
The God Who Sees (Genesis 16)
Hagar -- the mother of the Ishmaelites -- was found by God. Young, disillusioned, and abused, she fled for her life. As she ran into the wild, God ran in…
Nate HoldridgeMay 26, 2020
Follow #16 — Mark 5:21-43 — When Jesus Moves Slowly
Sermon Outline: Follow #16 -- Mark 5:21-43 -- When Jesus Moves Slowly
Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2020
When You Feel Worn Down, He is Faithful (Job 14:18-19)
Job's hope was at its low ebb. Through his trials, in his despair, every expectation of good was displaced. He felt like a mountain crumbling away. Or like a stone…
Nate HoldridgeMay 22, 2020
Video Message: The Christian’s Greatest Weapon
We live in the most resourceful age of all time, but there are still limits to what we can do. So how do we see real heart transformation? Can we…
Nate HoldridgeMay 19, 2020
Genesis 16 — God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
Genesis 16 -- God's Ways Are Not Our Ways
Nate HoldridgeMay 19, 2020
Follow #15 — Mark 5:1-20 — Jesus The Rescuer
Follow #15 -- Mark 5:1-20 -- Jesus The Rescuer
Nate HoldridgeMay 17, 2020
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex. As an aside, this should be instructive concerning…
Nate HoldridgeMay 14, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 12 – Obtain a Calm and Quiet Soul (Psalm 131)
I had an experience recently that illustrates the truth of our next song. As a runner, I sometimes enjoy heading to a local school to run their track. There, I…
Nate HoldridgeMay 13, 2020
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Judges 20:26)
The last episode of the book of Judges is one of the Bible's most gruesome passages. The moral compass of Israel was completely broken. They were so far removed from…
Nate HoldridgeMay 12, 2020
Follow #14 — Mark 4:35-41 — Christ And The Storm
Teaching Outline: Follow #14 -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Christ And The Storm
Nate HoldridgeMay 10, 2020
The Humble Do Victory Well (Numbers 31:54)
The people of Israel had won a battle over the Midianites, people who were ripe for God's judgment. After their victory, Moses told the people exactly what to do with…
Nate HoldridgeMay 7, 2020
Adam’s Work (Genesis 2:15)
Adam was called to cultivate the gift God had given him. The earth was his to enjoy. He was called to work, and so are we. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Nate HoldridgeMay 5, 2020
Genesis 15 — Living In Between The Promise And The Fulfillment
Genesis 15 Teaching — Living In Between The Promise And The Fulfillment
Nate HoldridgeMay 5, 2020
Follow #13 — Mark 4:21-34 — The Unstoppable Word Of Christ
Follow #13 -- Mark 4:21-34 -- The Unstoppable Word Of Christ
Nate HoldridgeMay 3, 2020
In the Beginning, God (Genesis 1:1)
Like the blast of a cannon, the book begins. There is no long preamble, with no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with…
Nate HoldridgeApril 30, 2020
Nate’s New Book Is Here: Christ Unites
In his new book Christ Unites, Pastor Nate Holdridge takes you on a journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesian church. There, Jesus is seen as the head of the…
Nate HoldridgeApril 29, 2020
Video Message: My Mind Is Overloaded. Help!
Having all of the information in the world accessible to us through our devices can be a blessing and a curse. Being informed in an incredible privilege, but have you…
Nate HoldridgeApril 28, 2020
Genesis 14 — How To Bless Others
Teaching: Genesis 14 -- How To Bless Others
Nate HoldridgeApril 28, 2020
Follow #12 — Mark 4:1-20 — Accept The Message Of Jesus And His Kingdom
Sunday Sermon — Follow #12 -- Mark 4:1-20 -- Accept The Message Of Jesus And His Kingdom
Nate HoldridgeApril 26, 2020
The Strategy of Unforgiveness (2 Corinthians 2:11)
Paul had asked the Corinthian church to do something difficult. In his previous letter, he'd told them to remove one of the members who was in unrepentant rebellion against God.…
Nate HoldridgeApril 23, 2020
Book Excerpt: The No-Nonsense Biblical Man
It all starts with the Gospel. Far too much teaching on the life of a Christian man centers around the actions of his life instead of on the heart that…
Nate HoldridgeApril 22, 2020
How Not to Handle Temptation (Genesis 3:2)
Temptation is all around us. Daily, we are bombarded with the pull fleshly passions. Because of temptation, we must feed the Spirit. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Nate HoldridgeApril 21, 2020
Follow #11 — Mark 3:20-35 — Believe The Right Things About Jesus
Follow #11 -- Mark 3:20-35 -- Believe The Right Things About Jesus
Nate HoldridgeApril 19, 2020
How to Read More Books
Someone recently asked me for advice on how to read more books. They recognized it's wise to acquire wisdom, but struggled to "find the time." (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Nate HoldridgeApril 16, 2020
Speak Up! (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Paul's life was a roller coaster ride, and much of it was filled with pain and difficulty. He endured much for the cause of Christ, but he kept on going…
Nate HoldridgeApril 14, 2020
Easter 2020 — Romans 8:18-25 — Groaning For Resurrection
Easter 2020 -- Romans 8:18-25 -- Groaning For Resurrection
Nate HoldridgeApril 12, 2020
Good Friday Service: Calvary Monterey
https://youtu.be/uuS5-pefKAc “During this season, Calvary Monterey is sharing video messages and services via social media with our church community and I would like to share them here with you as…
Nate HoldridgeApril 10, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 11 – Learn to Cry and Then Wait for God (Psalm 130)
Our next song deals with one of the more difficult practices of the disciple's life, waiting for God. Because of who God is — and who we are — there…
Nate HoldridgeApril 8, 2020
Psalm 23 — The Good Shepherd Leads Us To Contentedness
Calvary Monterey Shelter-In-Place Challenge Rules Start every day with the Bible and prayer 40 minutes of exercise daily 10 pages from a spiritually edifying book daily Check the news a…
Nate HoldridgeApril 8, 2020
Video Message: Harp, Crown & Bowl
Do you feel like you are all out of words when you’re praying? Are you looking for a place to start your prayers? At first glance, the book of Revelation…
Nate HoldridgeApril 7, 2020
Follow #10 — Mark 3:7-19 — Dealing With Chaotic Times
Follow #10 -- Mark 3:7-19 -- Dealing With Chaotic Times
Nate HoldridgeApril 5, 2020
God’s Dreams Are Better Than Ours (Acts 23:11)
Much preaching today appeals to your dreams. In these sermons, there are three characters -- a dreamer, haters, and a dream maker. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeApril 2, 2020
Personal & Pastoral Updates, Prayer Requests
Disciples have always said, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that" (James 4:15). We have always believed an uncertain future is held in the hands…
Nate HoldridgeApril 1, 2020
Video Message: Jesus Is Closer Than You Think
Maybe at this point, while staying at home you’ve been feeling disconnected from God. If the Sunday gathering was your place to really feel connected with God, then you’re probably…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 31, 2020
Follow #9 — Mark 3:1-6 — Seeing God Correctly
Follow #9 -- Mark 3:1-6 -- Seeing God Correctly
Nate HoldridgeMarch 29, 2020
From Groans To Glory (Romans 8:23)
God has come to live within us. Covered by the blood and empowered by the Spirit, we have gotten a little taste of redemption. We have moments of Spirit-led beauty…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 26, 2020
Book Excerpt: Let Us Hear
The next part of John’s vision has little to do with sight but instead focuses on sound. He hears the voice of Christ, and it is like the roar of…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 25, 2020