Responding to the Light (John 1:9-13)
Responding to the Light (John 1:9-13)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 11, 2025
The King in Humble Glory (Matthew 2:13-23)
In this week's teaching from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines Matthew 2:13-23, a passage filled with divine guidance, dangerous threats, and deep sorrow. Follow the young Messiah's family as…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 16, 2025
Responding to the Legitimate King (Matthew 2:1-12)
Series: The Promised King and His Good Kingdom Part 1: The Incarnate King Chapter 3. Responding to the Legitimate King (Matthew 2:1-12) Preached: October 9-12, 2025
Nate HoldridgeOctober 9, 2025
His Identity and Purpose (Matthew 1:18-25)
Chapter 2. His Identity and Purpose (Matthew 1:18-25)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 5, 2025
Simeon Saw—Christmas Eve 2023 (Luke 2:25-35)
To Simeon, nothing about this morning felt any different than thousands of mornings. A rooster crowed in the distance. The predawn light revealed the shape of the darkened hills. The…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2023
Anna Placed Her Hope in the Coming Christ (Luke 2:36-38)
This week, we’ve become acquainted with the prophetess Anna and have seen how she dedicated her life to God and responded to trial and pain by wholeheartedly pursuing God. Finally,…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 21, 2023
Anna Responded to Pain by Wholeheartedly Pursuing God (Luke 2:36-38)
Yesterday, we were introduced to Anna, a widowed prophetess, and we observed how she spent her life in dedicated service to God. Next, let's consider how Anna responded to pain.…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 20, 2023
Anna Spent Her Life in Dedicated Service to God (Luke 2:36-38)
As we approach Christmas, we’ll consider Anna this week, a prophetess who modeled a life dedicated to God despite living in the pain of widowhood. Anna’s story unfolds forty days…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2023
Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2023
God’s Inexpressible Gift—Christmas Sunday 2022—2 Corinthians 9:15
Christmas Sunday Sermon: God's Inexpressible Gift—2 Corinthians 9:15
Nate HoldridgeDecember 25, 2022
He Became Poor For Us—Christmas Eve 2022—2 Corinthians 8:9
He Became Poor For Us—Christmas Eve 2022—2 Corinthians 8:9
Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2022
A Christmas Meditation
For many, Christmastime is a season to celebrate family and friendships, traditions and prosperity, kindness and generosity. But a select few refuse to let the goodness of these elements mask…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 22, 2022
Women Of Christmas: Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
Sermon: Women Of Christmas-—Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 18, 2022
The Son Who Came To Make Sons: Where He Arrived From (Galatians 4:4b)
The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 6, 2022
Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)
Sunday Sermon: Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)Elizabeth was a woman after God's own heart, a woman who lived in fear of the Lord, and through her body,…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 4, 2022
The First Christmas
As we stand on the precipice of a new year, we are bound to look back upon our current one. We might discover darkness and difficulty, pain and agony. We…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 21, 2021
Hebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Hebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2021
What Does The Magnificat Say About Us?
Last week we considered what the Magnificat says about God. The previous week we thought about what the song said about Mary. Today, we will set our minds upon what…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 14, 2021
What Does the Magnificat Say About Mary?
Allow me to introduce you to a much better Christmas song than any modern artist could compose. In the early chapters of Luke, three songs were sung. Simeon sang the…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 30, 2021
Merry Christmas (Break)!
Hey everyone! I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I love this season. Thinking on Christ's coming into the darkness of humanity to save us always brings me joy. (1…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2020
Born In The Likeness Of Men (Philippians 2:7)
Christ has come! The glorious Son of God has been born as one of us! (2 Minutes/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 23, 2020
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
The Greatest Gift (Matthew 1:21)
Christmas is a time of giving, and it should be, for it was at the first Christmas a Son was given. Notice the angel's word to Joseph regarding Mary, "She…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2019
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
(Sermon Notes) Isaiah 9.1-7 Second Christmas
My teaching outline for 12.11.16.
Nate HoldridgeDecember 11, 2016