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Be Shaped by Jesus’ Style (Mark 8:11–15)

It seems ironic that the Pharisees wanted Jesus to perform a sign from heaven right after he miraculously fed four thousand people. They didn't want a miracle—they knew Jesus was…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 10, 2022

Christian Life

The Struggle for Obedience, Part 3: Know Who He Is (Mark 6:48-51)

This whole movement hints that this is a moment where the disciples are interacting with the divine. How do we know this passage is meant to show us Jesus is…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 8, 2022

Christian Life

Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)

Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is…

Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2022

Christian Life

Dealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)

Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why…

Nate HoldridgeJune 1, 2022

Christian Life

Seeing God Correctly: God Offers Restoration (Mark 3:1-6)

Many of us sense personal brokenness within. We are embarrassed by bad habits, unreasonable emotions, broken relationships, and personal failures. We sense that we are not everything we are supposed…

Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2022

Christian Life

His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)

With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2022

Christian Life 1st John

A Healthy Heart Before God – A Basic Description of the Uncondemned Heart (1 John 3:23-24)

John has been helping us learn to deal with our hearts when they condemn us (3:19-20). He has shown us what happens when God sets our hearts free of condemnation…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 24, 2021

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Exile Work — 1 Peter 2:18-25 — The Grace of Exile #13

Exile Work -- 1 Peter 2:18-25 -- The Grace of Exile #13

Nate HoldridgeAugust 15, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

How To Love God’s People – Part 3 (1 John 3:17-18)

Today, in part three, we will look at the last two lessons, followed by some applications of the entire passage of 1 John 3:11-18. This passage gives us practical help…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 3, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

How To Love God’s People — Part 1 (1 John 3:11-12)

In our last few studies of 1 John, we celebrated the glorious truth that God loves us so much that He decided to call all believers His children. In this…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 20, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

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

Christian Life

3 Protections For Today’s Believers – Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)

John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 19, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: Imputed Righteousness

Imputed righteousness is one of the greatest blessings that you and I could ever know. In Romans chapter 4 Paul tells us that Abraham was not justified by his works…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 25, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: God WILL Provide

When God makes a promise, He keeps it. Sometimes God delivers on His promises in ways we don’t expect, but He always delivers in the way that He intends.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 11, 2020

Christian Life

Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13-17)

In this three-part series, we are going to explore this question: What kind of people enter into God's kingdom? We are going to ask this because the first time Jesus…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 18, 2020

Christian Life

Trust God Like These Two Men (Numbers 13:33)

Moses sent twelve men to spy out the land. God had promised Canaan to Israel, and now it was time to take inventory. Did the inhabitants, a people ripe for…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 25, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Submits to God (Hebrews 11:20)

The author of Hebrews longed for his readers to live by faith. As Jewish people who'd received Jesus as Messiah-Christ, they were in for ostracization and persecution. The church community…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 3, 2019

Christian Life

Jesus Tests (John 6:6)

O Lord, You tested Your man. You saw the vast and weary crowd stay deep into the day. You knew they would need food. You knew they had not prepared…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 28, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)

We praise Abraham for his faith in God. We don't call him the father of faith for nothing. And, as the author to the Hebrews tried to urge his readers…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 26, 2019

Christian Life

How Collecting Stories Can Build Your Faith (Mark 5:34)

As a father, a daddy, Jairus was in great distress. His twelve-year-old daughter, the joy of his life, was on her deathbed. Sickness had overwhelmed her body, and her body…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 18, 2019

Christian Life

United In The Workplace — Workforce (Ephesians 6:5-8)

The church, for every generation, consists of all types of people. Some have been enslaved, others have been upper class. Some have been laborers, others have been thought workers. Some…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 1, 2019

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Christian Life

United In The Home — Fathers (Ephesians 6:4)

One might read Paul’s words to Christian children in Ephesians 6:1-3, particularly his exhortation to obey their parents, and wonder if the Christian home is a cold and harsh place…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 15, 2019

Be Shaped by Jesus’ Style (Mark 8:11–15)

The Struggle for Obedience, Part 3: Know Who He Is (Mark 6:48-51)

Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)

Dealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)

Seeing God Correctly: God Offers Restoration (Mark 3:1-6)

His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)

A Healthy Heart Before God – A Basic Description of the Uncondemned Heart (1 John 3:23-24)

Exile Work — 1 Peter 2:18-25 — The Grace of Exile #13

How To Love God’s People – Part 3 (1 John 3:17-18)

How To Love God’s People — Part 1 (1 John 3:11-12)

Goal #2 of First John: Promote True Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4)

3 Protections For Today’s Believers – Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)

Video Message: Imputed Righteousness

Video Message: God WILL Provide

Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13-17)

Trust God Like These Two Men (Numbers 13:33)

Faith Submits to God (Hebrews 11:20)

Jesus Tests (John 6:6)

Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)

How Collecting Stories Can Build Your Faith (Mark 5:34)

United In The Workplace — Workforce (Ephesians 6:5-8)

United In The Home — Fathers (Ephesians 6:4)

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