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Enjoy Christ’s Gift (Ephesians 4:11-12)

God has, Paul told us, given each believer enabling grace. If the blood of Christ covers us, we are part of the larger body of believers. From His exalted seat…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 5, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Bible Verses

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 2. The Spirit Transforms Us (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Christina and I are not the same people we were in 2002, the year we stood before God and witnesses and declared our covenant of love for one another. As…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Believe In The Church’s Unbreakable Oneness (Ephesians 4:4-6)

Paul dreamed of the church. In so doing, he introduced a beautiful truth: the universal church is one because the Triune God is one. (3 Minutes / 500 Words)

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 21, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

Adopt The Right Attitude For Body Life (Ephesians 4:1-3)

Paul saw the church as a body. When healthy, the body can run and jump and move with ease. When sick, the body is hindered from moving the way the…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 14, 2018

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Christian Life United For Unity

The Result Of Connection To Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Paul concluded his prayer, and the first half of his letter to the Ephesians, by predicting the result of a people who've been united to the love of Christ: glory…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 7, 2018

Christian Life

Pause To Set Down Your Ebenezer Stone (1 Samuel 7:12)

I went through the typical motions while filling out the form. First name. Last name. Address. Our family was about to head down the Truckee River, and I was tasked…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 27, 2018

Christian Life

Three Questions Humans Ask, Matthew 6

Recently, I had a conversation with a youth pastor from another church. “What are teenagers going through right now?” I asked...4 minutes / 700 words

Nate HoldridgeApril 24, 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

Christian Life

Rebel With Mordecai

Mordecai, a Jewish man, would not bow to him. Haman had the king’s authority behind him, and the king had told everyone to pay homage to Haman. Still, Mordecai would…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 7, 2017

Sunday Teachings United For Unity

United For Unity #4 — United To One Another (Ephesians 2:11-22)

Teaching outline for Ephesians 2:11-22.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2017

For Pastors

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

Sunday Teachings

Psalm 122 A Guide For The Climb #3 — Have A Vision For The Worship Assembly

Theme: The climb is helped by a love for the assembly, so we must have a vision for the local worship gathering.

Nate HoldridgeMay 14, 2017

Christian Life

How To Go To Church

8 Minutes / 1,700 Words

Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2017

For Pastors

How We Do Baby Dedications

4 Minutes / 800 Words

Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2017

Sunday Teachings

Let Us Hear — The Author (Revelation 1:9-20)

Teaching notes for Sunday 1.8.17.

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 8, 2017

Christian Life

Does My Parenting Style Prioritize God’s Kingdom? — 6 of 6

Supracultural Principle: Christians believe God’s kingdom is coming, but is present today in the form of the church. Jesus shed His blood for the church, and He wants us to…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 11, 2016

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Christian Life

Singleness and the Christian (1 of 3): Introductory Thoughts

“Single like me.” — Paul the apostle (1 Corinthians 7:8)I believe unmarried men and women are vital to the kingdom of God. 11 Minutes / 2,100 Words

Nate HoldridgeNovember 10, 2016

Sunday Teachings

Romans 12:14-21 / Gospel Application: Living Peaceably

Theme: Jesus introduced a life which runs opposite our feelings and impulses. We respond differently to enemies, sensitively to others, humbly with believers, and peaceably with all.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 9, 2016

Sunday Teachings

How To Love Robustly / Romans 12:9-13

Theme: We aim to have robust love. This plays out in our interactions with good and evil, one another, the Lord, tribulation, and need. Let us submit and grow. In this…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2016

Enjoy Christ’s Gift (Ephesians 4:11-12)

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 2. The Spirit Transforms Us (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Believe In The Church’s Unbreakable Oneness (Ephesians 4:4-6)

Adopt The Right Attitude For Body Life (Ephesians 4:1-3)

The Result Of Connection To Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Pause To Set Down Your Ebenezer Stone (1 Samuel 7:12)

Three Questions Humans Ask, Matthew 6

9 Lessons From A Sabbatical

Rebel With Mordecai

United For Unity #4 — United To One Another (Ephesians 2:11-22)

7 Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk By Faith

Psalm 122 A Guide For The Climb #3 — Have A Vision For The Worship Assembly

How To Go To Church

How We Do Baby Dedications

Let Us Hear — The Author (Revelation 1:9-20)

Does My Parenting Style Prioritize God’s Kingdom? — 6 of 6

Singleness and the Christian (1 of 3): Introductory Thoughts

Romans 12:14-21 / Gospel Application: Living Peaceably

How To Love Robustly / Romans 12:9-13

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