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Tuesday Nights

Exodus 26-27

Exodus 26 is a continuation of God's instructions to Moses and the people of Israel from and on Mount Sinai about the future tabernacle that they would construct, which years…

Nate HoldridgeMay 12, 2021

Sunday Teachings

Exile Hope — 1 Peter 1:3-5 — The Grace Of Exile #2

02 Exile Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5)

Nate HoldridgeApril 25, 2021

Tuesday Nights

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

Christian Life Sunday Teachings

Galatians 4:4-5 — The Son Who Came to Make Sons

Today, let us consider four elements of his coming.- When did he come?- Where did he come from?- How did he come?- And why did he come?Each of these questions…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 20, 2020

Tuesday Nights

Exodus 4

In our last study in the Book of Exodus, we saw God begin the process of calling Moses to be the figurehead who would be the deliverer, the prophet, the…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 9, 2020

Sunday Teachings

Genesis 49-50

Hey everyone. Welcome to our through the Bible journey. And today we're in Genesis chapter 49. As we conclude our study through the book of Genesis with this teaching chapter…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 4, 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

Sunday Teachings

Follow #27 — Mark 9:14-29 — Jesus Enters Our Mess

Our episode today provides a major contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. On the mountain, the power of the kingdom of God was on display. In this…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 6, 2020

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Sunday Teachings

Follow #26 – Mark 9:1–13 – Be Helped by Jesus’ Transfiguration

What are we to do with such a beautiful and awe-inspiring episode? What did it mean for them? What did it mean for Jesus? And what does it mean for…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 30, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: Get Your Mind Right

We are entering into a new season, a post COVID season, and we need to get our minds right. This next season will require us to flexible and immovable and…

Nate HoldridgeJune 26, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: Should I Even Go Back to Church?

Do we even need to come back to church or can we all just stay home in our jammies to get the Word of God? Let’s be honest nothing can…

Nate HoldridgeJune 19, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: The Christian’s Greatest Weapon

We live in the most resourceful age of all time, but there are still limits to what we can do. So how do we see real heart transformation? Can we…

Nate HoldridgeMay 19, 2020

Christian Life

Good Friday Service: Calvary Monterey

https://youtu.be/uuS5-pefKAc “During this season, Calvary Monterey is sharing video messages and services via social media with our church community and I would like to share them here with you as…

Nate HoldridgeApril 10, 2020

Christian Life

Video Message: Harp, Crown & Bowl

Do you feel like you are all out of words when you’re praying? Are you looking for a place to start your prayers? At first glance, the book of Revelation…

Nate HoldridgeApril 7, 2020

Christian Life For Pastors

Personal & Pastoral Updates, Prayer Requests

Disciples have always said, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that" (James 4:15). We have always believed an uncertain future is held in the hands…

Nate HoldridgeApril 1, 2020

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Ministry

Calvary Monterey Coronavirus Update

Calvary Monterey Coronavirus Update 1 (March 14, 2020)

Nate HoldridgeMarch 13, 2020

For Pastors

Personal & Pastoral Updates, Prayer Requests

Here we are. 2020 is here. And with the new decade and year come fresh opportunities. I believe God is doing great things, and I feel so fortunate to be…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 1, 2020

For Pastors

Leading an End-of-Year Celebration for Your Team

I love the movie Nacho Libre. Many people on my staff love it also, while many hate it, and a couple have never seen it (don't worry, I have rebuked…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 14, 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 For Pastors

Staff Chapel

Each week at Calvary Monterey we hold an hour-long staff chapel. Currently held on Wednesdays after lunch, Staff Chapel is an opportunity for the staff of our church to gather…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2019

Christian Life For Pastors

Benefits Of A Sermon Based Small Group

Calvary Monterey, the church I pastor, embraces a simple ministry model. We aren’t a collection of Sunday plus a billion ministries to subspecific groups. The left-handed-golfers-with-a-plus-13-handicap will have to look…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 5, 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

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For Pastors

10 Changes In 10 Years

5 Minutes / 1000 Words

Nate HoldridgeJune 5, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

9 Lessons From A Sabbatical

One of my heroes is Geoff Buck, one of the pastors at Calvary Monterey. Ten years ago, Geoff joined our pastoral team and has served as a great friend, mentor,…

Nate HoldridgeApril 17, 2018

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For Pastors

Reset Button

All that said, you won’t see any new articles or essays on my site until September. Nor will we release any fresh Nate-Holdridge-Dot-Com Podcast episodes until then (I will start…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 17, 2017

Sunday Teachings

Ruth 3 — God Works Toward More

Teaching outline for Ruth 3 on 4.2.17 at Calvary Monterey.

Nate HoldridgeApril 2, 2017

For Pastors

How We Do Baby Dedications

4 Minutes / 800 Words

Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2017

Sunday Teachings

Christian Life

Honor God

5 Minutes / 900 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 20, 2016

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

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