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The New You: Truthful And Free Of Anger (Ephesians 4:25-27)

After reminding the Ephesians of what they had learned from Jesus, namely to put off the old and put on the new, Paul explained five areas to take off and…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 2, 2018

Christian Life

How The Holy Spirit Can Help You With Life (John 14:16-17)

Under cover of darkness, they walked. Jesus would bring his disciples, on that final night together, to the garden. There, in Gethsemane, he would pray and await Judas’ betrayal. (4…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 31, 2018

Christian Life

Many Desperately Need The New Family Of The Church (Psalm 38:11, 2 Corinthians 2:8)

Like smoke’s residue, the stench of his rebellion clung to him. The waves and billows of David's sin had pushed him to the floor. He felt unable to stand. (500…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Remember What You Learned (Ephesians 4:20-24)

Paul now reminds the Ephesian church what they had learned by first telling them who they had learned. They had learned Christ! (4 Minutes / 700 Words)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 26, 2018

Christian Life

The Point Of Life (Romans 8:28-30)

In a recent sermon at Calvary Monterey, my father — Bill to you — taught on the point of life. His teaching was based off Romans 8:28-30. His bottom line?…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2018

Christian Life For Men

Samson And The Good Shepherd (Judges 16:30)

In his younger years, he never would have said it. Samson, though gifted and called by God, was a self-willed as they come. But God would often redeem his self-determinate…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 22, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #33 — To Have Walked With God (2 Samuel 22)

Teaching outline for 10/21/18, 2 Samuel 22.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 21, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To Your New Self — Who You Are Not (Ephesians 4:17-19)

The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly stands as a poignant illustration of the truth Paul next communicates to the Ephesians. He dreams of the Ephesians living in the…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 19, 2018

Christian Life For Pastors Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses — 4. Treasure Your Spouse (Matthew 6:21)

When I was a boy, I loved to play with model trains. I remember learning about the engine, the car that pulled everyone else, but also the caboose, the car…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2018

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For Pastors

Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)

Philippians 4:4 (ESV) — 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 16, 2018

Christian Life Gospel Scope - Romans

Released From The Law (Romans 7:1-6)

When the people of Israel returned from their captivity in Babylon, significant challenges awaited them. They had small numbers and resources, but big obstacles and enemies. To rebuild Jerusalem and…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #32 — God Our Father — 2 Samuel 21

Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 21.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 14, 2018

Christian Life For Pastors United For Unity

The Maximal Functionality Of The Church (Ephesians 4:13-16)

Paul demonstrated how the word of God is meant to interact with the body of Christ to build it up for a life of ministry. Much of this ministry is…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 12, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 3. Love Believes All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7)

No two people are alike, and if by some miracle they are, they won’t automatically like each other for it. We are people with brokenness, sinful desires, and bad histories,…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 10, 2018

Christian Life

Decision Making: A Look At One Way Paul Did It

3 Minutes / 500 Words

Nate HoldridgeOctober 9, 2018

Christian Life

Release Yourself From The Pressure To Be Expert (Psalm 131:1)

In his infinite wisdom and knowledge, God can handle thoughts regarding all matters, but we are not him, so we cannot. (3 Minutes / 500 Words)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #31 — How To Develop A United Heart (2 Samuel 20)

Teaching points from 2 Samuel 20.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 7, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Enjoy Christ’s Gift (Ephesians 4:11-12)

God has, Paul told us, given each believer enabling grace. If the blood of Christ covers us, we are part of the larger body of believers. From His exalted seat…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 5, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 2. The Spirit Transforms Us (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Christina and I are not the same people we were in 2002, the year we stood before God and witnesses and declared our covenant of love for one another. As…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2018

Christian Life Gospel Scope - Romans

Become A Free Slave (Romans 6:15-23)

I call it the Africa Decision Myth. I’m sure you’ve heard, or maybe even said it, before. The idea is simple: if God asks me to go to Africa, I…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 1, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 19 — God-Hearted #30 — The King’s Return

2 Samuel 19 teaching outline.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 30, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Appreciate Christ’s Generosity (Ephesians 4:7-10)

Even though the church is unbreakable and one, we are diverse and varied. Paul tells us “grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 28, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 1. Our Identity Is In Christ (Colossians 3.3-4)

Consider the phrase: “Christ who is your life.” Christina and I have found that we cannot be one another’s life. Her life is not hidden in mine; nor is mine…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 26, 2018

Christian Life

Apps I Like — Mac, iOs, and Android

As we all prep for 2018, I thought it might be helpful if I wrote a listicle post describing some of my favorite software and apps, with brief explanations of…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 25, 2018

Christian Life

One Way “Having A Peace About It” Could Mislead You (Psalm 129:3)

One Way "Having A Peace About It" Could Mislead You> (Psalm 129:3) “The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows.” (Psalm 129:3 ESV). “I have no peace…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 24, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Believe In The Church’s Unbreakable Oneness (Ephesians 4:4-6)

Paul dreamed of the church. In so doing, he introduced a beautiful truth: the universal church is one because the Triune God is one. (3 Minutes / 500 Words)

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 21, 2018

Christian Life

8 Beautiful Marks Of The First Christians (Acts 11:26)

The believers in Antioch were far different from the culture they lived in. Because they lived in an environment without a connection to Judaism like the church in Jerusalem had…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 19, 2018

Christian Life

How To Read Proverbs

Proverbs can teach you how to live a life of skill. Here, I offer five perspectives to keep in mind when reading the book. 6 Minutes / 1300 Words

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 18, 2018

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For Pastors

Great Leaders Have Good Friends

Everyone needs friends. If you’re a leader of any kind, you especially need friends. You might feel tempted to avoid friendship but don’t. You might be a natural born leader,…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 17, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 18 — Inspecting The Death Of A Son-King

Teaching notes for 2 Samuel 18.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 16, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Adopt The Right Attitude For Body Life (Ephesians 4:1-3)

Paul saw the church as a body. When healthy, the body can run and jump and move with ease. When sick, the body is hindered from moving the way the…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 14, 2018

Ministry

The Apostle Paul Might’ve Created A Facebook Code Of Conduct (1 Corinthians 6:1-7)

Sadly, at the time of Paul’s writing, the reality in Corinth was incongruent with the future glory which would be theirs. They bickered and fought and sued one another. They…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 12, 2018

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Christian Life

An Incredible Testimony From September 11, 2001

A September 11th Testimony from CCBC Videos on Vimeo.My friend Andy Deane, current director of Calvary Chapel Bible College, came to Christ in New York during the events of 9-11.…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 11, 2018

Christian Life

The Weapon Of Prayer (Ephesians 6:18-20)

We don’t wrestle against flesh and blood. Our war is unseen and invisible. But an invisible war is not a fictional war. The battle is truer than the most flesh…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 10, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #28 — Do Not Be Afraid. Take Heart. Have Faith In God (2 Samuel 16-17)

Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 16-17.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 9, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

The Result Of Connection To Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Paul concluded his prayer, and the first half of his letter to the Ephesians, by predicting the result of a people who've been united to the love of Christ: glory…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 7, 2018

Christian Life

The Mission Statement Of A Christ Follower

12 Minutes / 2500 Words

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 3, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #27 — 2 Samuel 15 — If Christ Inspires You, You’ll Follow Him Anywhere

Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 15.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 2, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

A Prayer for God to Fill Every Part of You (Ephesians 3:19)

Paul now concludes his prayer for us to become more fully united to the love of Christ. One facet of this telescoping prayer remains: for us to “be filled with…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 30, 2018

Christian Life

The Bible, Christianity, and Recreational Marijuana

7 Minutes / 1,400 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 28, 2018

Christian Life

Pause To Set Down Your Ebenezer Stone (1 Samuel 7:12)

I went through the typical motions while filling out the form. First name. Last name. Address. Our family was about to head down the Truckee River, and I was tasked…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 27, 2018

Sunday Teachings

The Absolute Restoration Of Believers To God (2 Samuel 14)

Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 14.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 26, 2018

Christian Life

4 Protections Against Temptation — Luke 4:1-12

This is a guest post for calvarychapel.com.Read here.12 Minutes / 2,300 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 25, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

When You Are Rooted And Grounded In Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:17-19)

Paul, longing for the church to become fully united to the love of Christ, has prayed for the Spirit to build up our inner person and for Christ to settle…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2018

For Pastors

What I Learned From A Man Of God

On every other day of the week, Truckee High School is just that, a high school. Today it is a different institution of learning, a house of worship, a place…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 20, 2018

Sunday Teachings

In The Muck And Mire, We Need Jesus — 2 Samuel 13 Teaching Outline

Teaching Notes for 2 Samuel 13.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 19, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To Christ’s Love — Christ Must Settle In Your Heart (Ephesians 3:17)

3 Minutes / 500 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 16, 2018

Christian Life

Jesus Famous: Calvary Monterey’s Vision Statement

This post expounds on the Calvary Monterey mission statement: Jesus Famous.5 Minutes / 1000 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 14, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God Loves To Restore — 2 Samuel 12

Teaching notes for 2 Samuel 12, Sunday 8.12.18.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 12, 2018

Sermon Prep

My Sermon Preparation Process (for Bible Teachers)

Learning another pastor's teaching preparation process has always edified me, so this post is for pastors who would like a glimpse into my routine. Here's a bit of what I…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 11, 2018

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