Blog – Page 28 – JESUS FAMOUS

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Promote Spousal Oneness? — 5 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe the husband and wife relationship is paramount within the family.3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 10, 2016

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Teach Obedience? — 4 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe submission is even found within the Triune Godhead. We know we are to submit in multiple contexts, agreeing with Scripture that parents must teach obedience to…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 9, 2016

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Cultivate Rest? — 3 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe God set aside the seventh day of creation as a day of rest. He ordained it as a weekly Sabbath rest for ancient Israel, and Jesus…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 8, 2016

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Emphasize Grace? — 2 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe in God’s grace, demonstrated and accessed through the gospel. As a result, we long to communicate grace motivations rather than law motivations. (3 Minutes / 600…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 7, 2016

Christian Life

Singleness and the Christian (3 of 3): A Potential Blessing

6 Minutes / 1,200 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 6, 2016

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Include Trust In God? — 1 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe trust is central to our relationship with God. We experience a constant battle between fear and faith.3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 6, 2016

Sunday Teachings

(Sermon Notes) Romans 16 — Gospel Applications/ A Beautiful Church

- Teaching Outline- Video- Audio

Nate HoldridgeDecember 4, 2016

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For Pastors

Why We Hold An Intro To Calvary Class (for Pastors)

Every few months, Calvary Monterey offers a one night “Intro To Calvary” Class. I think it has been an effective tool. Here, for pastors and church leaders, I will detail the…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 2, 2016

Christian Life

Recommended Resource: Freedom

Have you ever noticed the airplane effect? In flight, without WiFi, your options decrease. Perhaps, your productivity increases. Studies have shown that human interaction with the internet is changing the…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 1, 2016

Sunday Teachings

(Sermon Notes) Gospel Applications: Learning From An Incredible Christian — Romans 15:14-33

Sermon outline for 11/27/16.

Nate HoldridgeNovember 27, 2016

Christian Life

Singleness and the Christian (2 of 3): An Alternative To Marriage

9 Minutes / 1,700 Words

Nate HoldridgeNovember 25, 2016

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Christian Life

20 Years With Jesus

I was recently asked to open the fall semester at Calvary Chapel Bible College with a teaching on their semester theme, "Dwell Richly," from Colossians 3:16. In this post I…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 17, 2016

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For Pastors

Quick Exhortation To Pastors From Paul Through Timothy

2 Minutes / 300 Words

Nate HoldridgeNovember 16, 2016

Sunday Teachings

In Liberties, Don’t Destroy — Romans 14:13-15:13

Sermon outline at Calvary Monterey for 11.12.16.

Nate HoldridgeNovember 13, 2016

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Christian Life

Singleness and the Christian (1 of 3): Introductory Thoughts

“Single like me.” — Paul the apostle (1 Corinthians 7:8)I believe unmarried men and women are vital to the kingdom of God. 11 Minutes / 2,100 Words

Nate HoldridgeNovember 10, 2016

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For Men

Dads. Don’t Provoke. — 4 Ways To Keep From Provoking Them

Are you a dad who is a life giving stream to your children? Paul warns all fathers not to provoke their children. In this post I write about 4 ways:Develop…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 8, 2016

Sunday Teachings

In Liberties, Don’t Judge — Romans 14:1-13

Teaching outline for Romans 14:1-13.

Nate HoldridgeNovember 6, 2016

Sunday Teachings

Good Citizens — Romans 13:1-14

This week at Calvary Monterey we studied Romans 13:1-14. Here are the four main takeaways:God instituted government (1-4)Christian’s are to live in subjection to their government (5-7)Owe only love (8-10)Live…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 30, 2016

Sunday Teachings

2 Samuel 18:31-33; 2 Samuel 19:1-6 — If Only I Had Died

I was so blessed by this word from Jonathan Domingo at Calvary Monterey. His report on what God is doing in Mexico was amazing. Check it.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 27, 2016

Sunday Teachings

Joy: Through Christ, in Everything — The Book of Philippians

Imagine yourself as the church in Philippi. Paul is in chains. You've sent financial aid to him, along with the help of a man named Epaphroditus. Now, Epaphroditus has returned…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2016

Sunday Teachings

Romans 12:14-21 / Gospel Application: Living Peaceably

Theme: Jesus introduced a life which runs opposite our feelings and impulses. We respond differently to enemies, sensitively to others, humbly with believers, and peaceably with all.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 9, 2016

Sunday Teachings

How To Love Robustly / Romans 12:9-13

Theme: We aim to have robust love. This plays out in our interactions with good and evil, one another, the Lord, tribulation, and need. Let us submit and grow. In this…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2016

Sunday Teachings

Getting Outside Ourselves — Romans 12:3-8

Theme: To be a living sacrifice we must think accurately about ourselves, know how the body of Christ works, and use our gifts.And those are the takeaways of my study…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 26, 2016

Sunday Teachings

The Christian’s Mission Statement — Romans 12:1-2

Companies have mission statements. In Romans 12:1, Paul lists a Christian’s mission statement: my body for God’s glory. In this teaching I look at this goal, with these follow up…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 19, 2016

Christian Life Sunday Teachings

The Ministry of Christ 01—Luke 4:1-15—Preparation

Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 01—Luke 4:1-15—Preparation

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life Sunday Teachings

Psalm 9—A Commitment To Praise

Sunday Sermon: Psalm 9—A Commitment To Praise

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life

The Origin of Truth and Love – Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)

Once again, John takes us back to a main theme of his: let us love one another. He's not like Paul, who was more linear in his arguments. Instead, John…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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Christian Life Sunday Teachings

Exile Helps – 1 Peter 3:8-12 – The Grace of Exile #17

Exile Helps - 1 Peter 3:8-12 - The Grace of Exile #17

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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Sunday Teachings

Follow #29 — Mark 10:1-12 — Garden Marriage

When sin entered the world, the relationship between men and women was capsized. God created his world. He put man and woman in it to cultivate and subdue it --…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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Sunday Teachings

Follow #24 — Mark 8:27-33 — Who Is This Man?

Sunday Sermon Notes: Follow #24 -- Mark 8:27-33 -- Who Is This Man?

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life Sunday Teachings

Jesus Is Better #11 — Jesus Brought A Better Covenant — Hebrews 8

Outline for Hebrews 8.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life Sunday Teachings

Servants Of Christ (2 Samuel 23)

Teaching notes for 2 Samuel 23.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life For Men Sunday Teachings

Restorative Praise For Your Spouse

2 Minutes / 400 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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Conferences

Compelled Youth Workers’ Conference — Session 2: Step Into Fruitfulness

Theme: If you want to have a lifetime of public fruitfulness, you must have a lifetime of private devotion, especially in the form of generosity, prayer, and self-denial.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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For Men

Ways A Husband Can Love His Bride Like Christ Does His Church

Paul had a vision of the church, the new humanity of Christ, that solved the ills of the world...

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

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For Men Conferences

Metro Calvary Men (Session 4) — Glorious Destiny (Romans 8:26-30)

Theme: We have hope as we suffer and groan, but do we have anything else? Yes. So much more. The Spirit intercedes for us, powerfully uses our sufferings, and guarantees…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015

Christian Life For Men Conferences

Metro Calvary Men (Session 3) — Wild Hope (Romans 8:18-25)

Theme: Our suffering today is incomparable to the coming glory, which is eagerly anticipated by all of creation and all of us with groaning and with patient hope.

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2015