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The Struggle for Obedience, Part 1: Go Where He Directs You (Mark 6:45-46)

Believers who allow God's word access to their lives realize there are always new areas of obedience for which we struggle. God's word is like a mirror that enables you…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 25, 2022

Christian Life

Steward God’s Gift (1 Peter 4:10)

According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 24, 2022

Christian Life 1st John

Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Outworkings (1 John 5:1–5)

John knew the truthfulness of the gospel message and watched Jesus' life, and heard His teaching. He witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection and had seen the gospel flood the world…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 12, 2021

Christian Life

The Curse – How the World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)

After Adam and Eve fall into sin, God started in on the serpent. He would then address the woman, and finally, the man. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)

Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2021

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The Test of a True Believer — Love God’s People (1 John 2:6-8)

Here, we have the next claim. "Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked"(2:6). In this assertion, the person who said…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2021

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The Test of a True Believer — Keep God’s Word (1 John 2:4-5)

In 1 John 1, John ordered his writing by recording three claims. He started each with the phrase "if we say," followed by the claim. Here, in this passage, he…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

The Test of a True Believer – An Overview (1 John 2:3)

At this point in John's letter, the readers may have felt he was singling them out. He had written about those who were walking in darkness, denying the presence of…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2021

Christian Life

Can You Bless Pharaoh? (Genesis 47:7)

The scene was set, the drama intense. For years, Joseph had lived in Egypt, unbeknownst to his family. Finally, through God's Providence, they were brought back together. And Joseph, in…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 22, 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: The Never Ending Empire

There is a nation, a kingdom, a empire that will stand forever. Daniel saw it through a dream that King Nebuchadnezzar had thousands of years ago. In the dream there…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 16, 2020

Christian Life

Election Year Encouragements for Our Congregation

As everyone is aware, we are in a divisive presidential election season. Though I love my country and consider myself blessed to be a citizen here, as a senior pastor,…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2020

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Encouraging Word

“The believer, grounded in this love, is made stable for every season of life.”

Nate HoldridgeAugust 12, 2020

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A Guide for the Climb — Chapter 6 — Be at Peace Due to Your Position in God (Psalm 125)

In a famous episode during the life of Christ, He invited His disciples to cross the sea of Galilee with Him. "Let us go across to the other side," He…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 5, 2019

Christian Life

A Consideration of Our Great Salvation (Hebrews 1.5-2.4)

Disneyland trademarked it first, but Gianni's Pizza is the real "happiest place on earth." I was raised on the stuff. I drive up and can smell the pies baking a…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 23, 2019

Christian Life

3 Groups The Gospel Can Certainly Reach (Acts 16)

God can save anybody. If you are a Christian, you know it's true. God can reach into any life and heal their brokenness and forgive their sin. Often, though, what…

Nate HoldridgeJune 18, 2019

Christian Life

Ruts to Avoid When Leading Small Group Discussions

At Calvary Monterey, we emphasize our small group ministry, believing it necessary for Christians to gather together outside the large weekend meeting. Though Sundays are of immense importance, nothing can…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 25, 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

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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

Christian Life

Walk In Your Father’s Wisdom (Ephesians 5:17-21)

Paul next takes us into the wisdom of our Father, for he is true and right and good. As the designer of humanity, he knows how we are best satisfied.…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 14, 2018

The Struggle for Obedience, Part 1: Go Where He Directs You (Mark 6:45-46)

Steward God’s Gift (1 Peter 4:10)

Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Outworkings (1 John 5:1–5)

The Curse – How the World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)

The Test of a True Believer — Love God’s People (1 John 2:6-8)

The Test of a True Believer — Keep God’s Word (1 John 2:4-5)

Can You Bless Pharaoh? (Genesis 47:7)

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

Video Message: The Never Ending Empire

Encouraging Word

A Guide for the Climb — Chapter 6 — Be at Peace Due to Your Position in God (Psalm 125)

A Consideration of Our Great Salvation (Hebrews 1.5-2.4)

3 Groups The Gospel Can Certainly Reach (Acts 16)

Ruts to Avoid When Leading Small Group Discussions

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

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

Walk In Your Father’s Wisdom (Ephesians 5:17-21)

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