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Sunday Teachings God's Wisdom for a Complex World

God’s Wisdom in a Complex World: Back to Basics (Proverbs 1:8-19)

In this message, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Proverbs 1:8-19, focusing on foundational wisdom that shapes a life of flourishing.

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 19, 2025

Sunday Teachings An Advancing Gospel Community

04 An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into Darkness (Philippians 2:12-30)

Sunday Teaching: 04 An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into Darkness (Philippians 2:12-30)

Nate HoldridgeNovember 3, 2024

Sunday Teachings An Advancing Gospel Community

O3 An Advancing Gospel Community: Participates in God’s Kingdom (2:1-11)

Sunday sermon (Part 3 of Philippians): O3 An Advancing Gospel Community: Participates in God's Kingdom (2:1-11)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 20, 2024

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Sunday Teachings An Advancing Gospel Community

02 An Advancing Gospel Community: Lives Worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-30)

Sunday Sermon: 02 An Advancing Gospel Community: Lives Worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-30)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 13, 2024

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Sunday Teachings An Advancing Gospel Community

01 An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together (Philippians 1:1-11)

Sunday Sermon: 01 An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together (Philippians 1:1-11)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 6, 2024

Christian Life Sunday Teachings Maturity Profiled

Maturity Profiled 12—The Mature Live Within a Praying Community—James 5:13-20

Sunday Sermon: Maturity Profiled 12—The Mature Live Within a Praying Community—James 5:13-20

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2024

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Christian Life Sunday Teachings Maturity Profiled

Maturity Profiled 11—The Mature are Patient in a Hard World—James 5:7-12

Sunday Sermon: Maturity Profiled 11—The Mature are Patient in a Hard World—James 5:7-12

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 8, 2024

Sermon Notes Sunday Teachings The Call of the Shepherd-King

The Call of the Shepherd-King 06—I Will Be Who I Am (Micah 7, Oracle 3.2)

Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 06—I Will Be Who I Am (Micah 7, Oracle 3.2)

Nate HoldridgeApril 21, 2024

Sunday Teachings

The View From The Tomb (John 20:1-10)

Easter Sunday Sermon: The View From The Tomb (John 20:1-10)

Nate HoldridgeMarch 31, 2024

Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 16—God’s Nature—Exodus 32-34

Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 16—God's Nature—Exodus 32-34

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 11, 2024

Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 14—God’s Community—Exodus 21-24

Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 21, 2024

Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 13—God’s Commands—Exodus 20

Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 13—God's Commands—Exodus 20

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 14, 2024

Sunday Teachings

Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36

Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36

Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2023

Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27

Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27

Nate HoldridgeDecember 10, 2023

Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 08—God Saves—Exodus 13:17-14:31

Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 08—God Saves—Exodus 13:17-14:31

Nate HoldridgeNovember 12, 2023

Sunday Teachings

Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5

Sunday Sermon: Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5

Nate HoldridgeMay 7, 2023

Christian Life

The Struggle for Obedience, Part 4: Understand What He’s Done (Mark 6:51-52)

Here we have a summary report about Jesus' healing ministry. This report is Mark's way of giving us a sense of the general atmosphere surrounding Jesus' life at that time…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2022

Christian Life

How To Be the Church in a Secular Community (Jeremiah 29:4-9)

Jeremiah had an unenviable task. Called by God at a young age, he was given the assignment of a doomsday prophet to a rebellious Israel. For centuries—ever since they shifted…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 4, 2022

Sunday Teachings

Exile Grace – 1 Peter 5:10-14 – The Grace of Exile #27

Exile Grace - 1 Peter 5:10-14 - The Grace of Exile #27

Nate HoldridgeDecember 5, 2021

Christian Life

A Vision for Marriage

Churches should have a vision of what their communities could look like if impacted by Christ. Various facets of life are all driven forward by having a strong vision. Militaries,…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 25, 2021

Sunday Teachings

Exile Atmosphere — 1 Peter 4:7-9 — The Grace Of Exile #21

Exile Atmosphere -- 1 Peter 4:7-9 -- The Grace Of Exile #21

Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2021

Sunday Teachings

07 Exile Love — 1 Peter 1:22-25 — The Grace of Exile #07

# 07 Exile Love -- 1 Peter 1:22-25 -- The Grace of Exile

Nate HoldridgeJune 6, 2021

Christian Life

When Work Goes Sideways (Genesis 11:4)

Before sin entered the world, before the fall, work was a way mankind glorified God. God created us to work, and the garden needed cultivating. And now, under the curse…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 5, 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

For Men Book Excerpts

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

Christian Life

A Picture of Love (John 13:35)

The seat cushions spoke to me most. There I was, early on a Sunday morning, watching an elementary school cafeteria undergo an operation. Volunteers -- servants -- systematically turned it…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 17, 2020

For Men Book Excerpts

Book Excerpt: The No-Nonsense Biblical Man

Unless we give our lives to a cause greater than ourselves, and unless we pour into the lives of others, we will suffer an inevitable and gradual shift into self-introspection,…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 22, 2020

Christian Life

7 Marks Of A Cool Church (Acts 2:42)

I have heard recitations of Acts 2:42 my entire Christian life. Seems the circles I run in love it. Part of it has got to be the sweet outline --…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 10, 2019

Christian Life

How to Combat Mission Fatigue (Nehemiah 4:14)

A point comes in any church's life where atrophy sets in. The passion and joy and labor begin to dry up as people begin to grow discouraged in the mission.…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2019

Christian Life

How To Lead Communion

When Christ ascended, he gave his church various means with which to remember him. Partaking of the Lord's Supper, or communion, is a significant way we are called to remember…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 25, 2019

Christian Life

More Than Donkeys (1 Samuel 9: 9-20)

Saul had no idea. God wanted him, having chosen him to become the first king of Israel. God had plans for Saul’s life, but Saul puttered along in search of…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 2, 2019

Christian Life United For Unity

Walk In Your Father’s Light, part 1 (Ephesians 5:7-14)

Not only is our Father a God of love (Ephesians 5:1-6), but He is also a God of light (Ephesians 5:7-14). In the passage before us, Paul tells us we…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 30, 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

Something To Believe In — Proverbs 18:1

Dave hated being at church. It wasn’t the music or even the preaching; it was the people...

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 10, 2018

Sunday Teachings United For Unity

United For Unity #6 — United To Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:14-21)

Teaching outline for Ephesians 3:14-21.

Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2017

Sunday Teachings

A Guide For The Climb #14 — War For Unity (Psalm 133)

Teaching outline for Psalm 133.

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 3, 2017

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Christian Life

Liberties, Convictions, & Love — Don’t Stumble (2 of 2)

18 Minutes / 3,600 Words

Nate HoldridgeMay 2, 2017

Christian Life

Liberties, Convictions, & Love — Don’t Stumble (2 of 2)

18 Minutes / 3,600 Words

Nate HoldridgeMay 2, 2017

Christian Life

God Prunes, Sometimes With Community

2 Minutes / 400 Words

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 18, 2017

Christian Life

5 Marks Of A Healthy Small Group

6 Minutes / 1,200 Words

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 19, 2017

Christian Life

Embrace Christian Community

5 Minutes / 900 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 29, 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

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