Knowing God 04: God’s Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God 04: God's Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2023
How To Read The Bible (Proverbs 2)
Sunday Sermon: How To Read The Bible (Proverbs 2)
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 2, 2023
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
Jesus’ Atmosphere of Grace (Mark 2:23-28)
As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness…
Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:13-17) — He Calls Sinners
Somehow, a group of scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel; they were in the house when Jesus forgave the paralyzed…
Nate HoldridgeApril 20, 2022
Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2022
His Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12-13)
Mark does not include robust detail about Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2022
Cain’s Line (Genesis 4:18-24)
In the next chapter of Genesis, we will trace the descendants of Adam through Seth. The seventh from Adam is named Enoch, and he is pictured as abundantly righteous. In…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 20, 2021
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-17)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex . As an aside, this should be instructive…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 13, 2021
Some After Effects of the Fall (Genesis 3:20-24)
In the midst of all the pain of the fall and the curse, there are some emblems and words of hope. And one of them is found in the way…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 30, 2021
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
The Life of David: Protected by God (1 Samuel 19)
Early in the public ministry of Christ, during a time when His popularity was shooting forth, He taught in a house in Capernaum. His presence had rocked that region, so…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 5, 2021
Walk in Truth – Confess the Son (1 John 2:21-25)
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 HoldridgeJune 15, 2021
08 Exile Desire — 1 Peter 2:1-3 — The Grace Of Exile #08
Sunday Message: Exile Desire -- 1 Peter 2:1-3 -- The Grace Of Exile #08
Nate HoldridgeJune 13, 2021
Day 7: What Can We Learn From The First Sabbath? (Genesis 2:1-3)
Because of the finality of creation, **the seventh day** receives special treatment in this verse. It doesn't follow the order of the first six days, where God spoke something into…
Nate HoldridgeMay 31, 2021
Your Genealogy: The Creation of Humankind (Genesis 1:26-27)
One of the first things readers often fixate on is the way God said, **Let *us* make man in our image**. Who is the *us* and *our* to whom God…
Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2021
Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 1 (1 John 2:16)
Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…
Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2021
The Beginning (Genesis 1:1)
Like the sudden blast of a cannon, Genesis begins. There is no long preamble, no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with **God**,…
Nate HoldridgeMay 10, 2021
Remember Who You Are — Young Men: Victorious Over the Evil One (1 John 2:13-14)
Here, after our previous study of the children and fathers, we have the young men. They represent that great middle section of the Christian life. The children enjoy being forgiven.…
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2021
Perishing Without Vision? (Proverbs 29:18)
Proverbs 29:18 is an oft-misunderstood verse. Many have taken this proverb to mean that unless a spiritual leader, like a pastor, has a vision for where the church is going…
Nate HoldridgeApril 19, 2021
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
God’s Light Produces Fellowship and Sanctification (1 John 1:6-7)
The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2021
Exodus: 10-11
Welcome to our Tuesday Night Through the Bible Series. Right now, we're in the book of Exodus and will look at chapters 10 and 11 in this session. As we…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 3, 2021
Goal #1 of First John: Proclaim the True Jesus
As we saw in last week's introductory 1 John post, false teachers had crept into the early church. John could not stand idly by and let these deceivers talk about…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 26, 2021
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man – Part 3
In the Old Testament era, there was a priesthood. They existed to serve and worship God, but also to facilitate the worship of others. They were focused on God, but…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 11, 2021
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man – Part 2
This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 15, 2020
Follow #37 — Mark 12:18-27 — Jesus Challenged About The Silliness Of The Bible
Sunday Notes — Follow #37 -- Mark 12:18-27 -- Jesus Challenged About The Silliness Of The Bible
Nate HoldridgeDecember 13, 2020
3 Protections For Today’s Believers – Part 3 (1 John 2:18-27)
John wants us to, first, consider the season we are in. Second, he wants us to confess Jesus as the Son. Third, and finally, we learn in these verses, he…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 3, 2020
A Guide For The Climb – Chapter 14 – War for Unity (Psalm 133)
“The Bible has the answers,” they say. Knowing how messed up life and the world and relationships can be, you decide to read it. Perhaps, you think, you will find…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 13, 2020
Encouraging Word
“Steadfastness is a bible word, sturdy and strong, the stuff of the faithful.”
Nate HoldridgeJuly 29, 2020
Book Excerpt: Christ Unites
Paul tells us who this war is with: Satan, rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces of evil. Paul takes no time defending the reality of these forces. To him,…
Nate HoldridgeJune 25, 2020
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Judges 20:26)
The last episode of the book of Judges is one of the Bible's most gruesome passages. The moral compass of Israel was completely broken. They were so far removed from…
Nate HoldridgeMay 12, 2020
Book Excerpt: The No-Nonsense Biblical Man
It all starts with the Gospel. Far too much teaching on the life of a Christian man centers around the actions of his life instead of on the heart that…
Nate HoldridgeApril 22, 2020
Book Excerpt: Let Us Hear
The next part of John’s vision has little to do with sight but instead focuses on sound. He hears the voice of Christ, and it is like the roar of…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 25, 2020
6 Lessons I’ve Learned About Small Group Ministry
Having pastored a church without small groups, and now having pastored a church where always at least half of the congregation is in a small group, I can tell you…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 18, 2020
How to Teach Your Kids God’s Word (Deuteronomy 6:7)
The Holdridge Family Minivan is one of my favorite places on earth. As the odometer whirls, so do the conversations. Together, we traverse. Short trips. Long trips. Happy ones. Grumpy…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 6, 2020
How to Counsel Yourself (Nehemiah 5:7)
Bobby Brown once sang, "I talk to myself when there is no one to talk to." Nehemiah talked to himself when there were others to talk to. The dude had…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 30, 2020
Learn This Prayer (Psalm 119:73)
Quick. Notice the prayer. It takes 1.7 seconds to read. (1 Minute/150 Words)
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 29, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 8 – Embrace God’s Vision for Work and Home (Psalm 127)
In moving through these songs of ascents, one can imagine the pilgrim. He has sung various songs, traveled along the path, and has approached Jerusalem. He is starting now to…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2019
7 Ways to Seek God Throughout the Day (Number 28:3-4)
Every time I read about the morning and evening sacrifice, I am humbled. Though I've done it imperfectly, for many years, I have sought the Lord in the morning. But…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 10, 2019
Though I don't know your particular situation, I will attempt to give a robust answer with many applicational thoughts. You might struggle in your reading of the Word because of…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 6, 2019
While writing to the church about the proper handling of liberties, Paul encouraged his readers to develop a lot of dead friends. What I mean is, he thought the endurance…
Nate HoldridgeApril 3, 2019
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
Take Up a Wartime Mentality (Ephesians 6:10-12)
When one sits down to read the Bible, they will often begin in Genesis. There, the story unfolds with the beauty and extravagance of God’s creation. He speaks light into…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 15, 2019
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
Truth Can Be Acquired. Here’s How. (Proverbs 18.15)
One mark of the last days is a perception that one cannot arrive at any real conclusions about God...2 Minutes
Nate HoldridgeMarch 24, 2018
How I Design My Daily Devotional Time
Quiet time. Devotional life. Morning solitude. The names vary, but the idea is the same. Believers who want more of God will often attempt some kind of morning or evening…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 2, 2018
7 Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk By Faith
It would have been awesome to have been part of the first church. But instead, I was born in 1978. Still, in my mind, I am part of that first…
Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2017