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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

Christian Life United For Unity

United To Christ’s Love — The Spirit Must Strengthen Your Inner Person (Ephesians 3:16)

3 Minutes / 500 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 9, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

From Tahoe, To Nate

4 Minutes / 700 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 8, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

6 Supracultural Biblical Parenting Principles

This post will examine 6 biblical parenting principles that apply across various cultures, with follow-up questions that pertain more to this culture. Here is an overview of the principles:Does my…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 7, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To Christ’s Love — A Prayer (Ephesians 3:14-16)

4 Minutes / 700 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 2, 2018

Christian Life

Fasting For Beginners

I cannot recall my first fast. Like my first prayer, it’s lost to the archive. But I do remember the pain of that first fast, for it is the same…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 31, 2018

Articles

Dad’s Mouth — Using Words Well

What is a father's greatest weapon? Consider, for a moment, the power of words.3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 28, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To God’s Plan — Enjoy It (Ephesians 3.11-13)

3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 26, 2018

Christian Life

Res(e)t

After a bit of rest, I will use the end of summer 2018 to, in part, recalibrate and reset my writing goals. I want to hear from the Lord, get…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 24, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To God’s Plan — Study It (Ephesians 3.8-10)

3 Minutes / 500 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 19, 2018

For Pastors

40 Things I Am Thankful To Christ For On My 40th Birthday

9 Minutes / 1700 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 17, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #23 — 2 Samuel 11 — David’s Sin

Outline for 2 Samuel 11.

Nate HoldridgeJuly 15, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

Build Up Your Advance Strength (Proverbs 24:1)

2 Minutes / 300 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 14, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

United To God’s Plan — Serve The Mystery (Ephesians 3:7-8)

3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 12, 2018

Christian Life Gospel Scope - Romans

How To Win The Daily Battle With Sin (Romans 6:12-14)

13 Minutes / 2600 Words

Nate HoldridgeJuly 10, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 10 — God-Hearted #22 — In Awe Of Christ

Teaching notes for 2 Samuel 10.

Nate HoldridgeJuly 8, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To God’s Plan — A Revealed Mystery (Ephesians 3:6)

600 Words / 4 Minutes

Nate HoldridgeJuly 5, 2018

Christian Life

Good Parenting Recognizes The Human Condition (Proverbs 24:1)

400 Words / 3 Minutes

Nate HoldridgeJuly 3, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #21 — 2 Samuel 8-9 — Life In The Kingdom

2 Samuel 8-9 teaching notes.

Nate HoldridgeJuly 1, 2018

Christian Life

Read God’s Will (Zephaniah 1:6)

300 Words / 2 Minutes

Nate HoldridgeJune 30, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

United To God’s Plan — Personally (Ephesians 3:1-5)

4 Minutes / 800 Words

Nate HoldridgeJune 28, 2018

Christian Life Gospel Scope - Romans

Consider How Alive To God You Are! (Romans 6:5-11)

15 Minutes / 3000 Words

Nate HoldridgeJune 26, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 7 — God-Hearted #20 — Overwhelmed By Grace

2 Samuel 7 teaching outline

Nate HoldridgeJune 24, 2018

Christian Life For Pastors

Small ≠ Spiritual. Large ≠ Carnal. Spiritual = Spiritual.

2 Minutes / 300 Words

Nate HoldridgeJune 23, 2018

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Christian Life For Men United For Unity

United To One Another — What We Are (Ephesians 2.19-22)

Paul has previously demonstrated how the Gentile world was outside God’s program, looking in on what He was doing with Israel. The promises and covenants and hope attached to the…

Nate HoldridgeJune 21, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

The Paralyzed Bible (Habakkuk 1:4)

The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk was discouraged with what he saw amongst God’s people. Carnality abounded, evil flourished, and holiness stood neglected…

Nate HoldridgeJune 19, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To One Another — What Christ Did-Three Things (Ephesians 2.14-18)

Beautifully, Christ has killed the hostility, breaking down the wall of division by His blood. Gentiles can now be brought near by His blood. There is no level of divide…

Nate HoldridgeJune 14, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors Gospel Scope - Romans

Get Connected to Newness of Life! (Romans 6:1-4)

Our culture is fascinated with new. We want the best, the most up to date, the latest in innovation. In some area of life, we long for newness. We crave…

Nate HoldridgeJune 12, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 6 — God-Hearted #19 — Life With God At The Center

Teaching notes 6/10/18

Nate HoldridgeJune 10, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

Sometimes We Need To Quit Mourning And Move On Because God Has (1 Samuel 16:1)

500 Words / 3 Minutes

Nate HoldridgeJune 9, 2018

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Ministry

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yD2IJtkFJveIa0eUTsjbU?si=9kS8tIMEQEiDHFERuwydig As you may already know, I've written a few books - one of them being “Dear New Dad” which is a book for new dads. Why am I telling…

Nate HoldridgeJune 9, 2018

Christian Life United For Unity

United To One Another — What Christ Did- Destroyed The Hostlility (Ephesians 2:13-16)

who were once far off” — have been brought near by the blood of Christ. It is the blood of Christ at Calvary which levels the field, for none gain…

Nate HoldridgeJune 7, 2018

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For Pastors

10 Changes In 10 Years

5 Minutes / 1000 Words

Nate HoldridgeJune 5, 2018

Sunday Teachings

God-Hearted #18 — 2 Samuel 4-5 — The Way Of Christ

Teaching notes for 2 Samuel 4-5.

Nate HoldridgeJune 3, 2018

Ministry United For Unity

United To One Another — We Were Outside God’s Program (Ephesians 2:11-12)

Paul went on to detail three disadvantages the nations (the non-Jewish world) were under before Christ came and died on His cross. He attached an exhortation to these disadvantages —…

Nate HoldridgeMay 31, 2018

For Men

Redeemed Men Look Like This (Ephesians 5-6)

The authors of the New Testament, or the entire Bible for that matter, were not oblivious to the hard conditions found amongst humanity. They were conscious of the turmoil and…

Nate HoldridgeMay 29, 2018

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 3 — God-Hearted #17 — The Unstoppable God

Though Saul's house attempted to thwart David's rise, nothing could prevent it, for God are his plan is unstoppable.Introduction Theme: Though Saul’s house attempted to thwart David’s rise, nothing could…

Nate HoldridgeMay 27, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

United To One Another — What We Were, Ephesians 2:11-12

Paul believed sin caused double alienation. In his view, sin divides us from God and one another. The entirety of Ephesians 2 demonstrates how God has dealt with that double…

Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2018

Christian Life For Men

The Lie Of Pleasure, Ecclesiastes 2:1

God is the only being worthy of worship. In fact, it is only right for God to seek glory for Himself. It is wrong for humanity to seek glory, but…

Nate HoldridgeMay 22, 2018

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