God’s Wisdom for a Complex World #17: Phones (Proverbs)
Sunday Sermon: God's Wisdom for a Complex World #17—Phones (Proverbs)
Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2025
02 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
4 Strategies To Help You Parent Adult Children
Christina and I are in a season of preparation, readying ourselves for the inevitable departure into adulthood of all our daughters. With our first recently off to college, we have…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 9, 2022
Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)
Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is…
Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2022
Jesus Is the Culmination of God’s Plan (Mark 1:5-7)
Mark uses what most assume to be hyperbole to describe John's popularity. He said, “All the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 26, 2022
Exile Husbands — 1 Peter 3:7 — The Grace Of Exile #15
Exile Husbands -- 1 Peter 3:7 -- The Grace Of Exile #15
Nate HoldridgeAugust 29, 2021
How To Love God’s People — Part 1 (1 John 3:11-12)
In our last few studies of 1 John, we celebrated the glorious truth that God loves us so much that He decided to call all believers His children. In this…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 20, 2021
Exodus 18-19
This week, in Exodus Chapter 18, Moses is going to interact with his father-in-law, a man named Jethro, and receive important counsel from this man. This counsel is going to…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 10, 2021
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
Exodus 1-2
Hey everyone, thanks for joining us as we continue our study through the bible. And today, we're beginning our study of the book of Exodus. Now the book of Exodus…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 18, 2020
Genesis 44-46
Welcome to our Tuesday Night Church Through the Bible Teaching and Study. Right now, we're in the book of Genesis and nearing the end of the book of Genesis, actually.…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 21, 2020
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
The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)
The passage tells us the Lord spoke to Abram. We aren't told how God spoke to Abram, nor does it tell us why God chose to call this man. I…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 20, 2020
Video Message: Understanding Goals for Your Kids
Many parents are completely unprepared when it comes time to raise, not their little children, but raising young adult children. The goal during their adolescent years should be to teach…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 7, 2020
A Goal for Parenting Teens (1 Samuel 3:8-9)
Many parents are completely blindsided by the teenage years. What they aren't prepared for is the difference between raising children and adolescents. The goal for each is different, and the…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 9, 2020
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
Personal & Pastoral Updates, Prayer Requests
As we enter into March, I am filled with hope and joy regarding God's work here on the Monterey Peninsula. I believe he is working in powerful ways, and some…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 4, 2020
Book Excerpt: Dear New Dad
You and I are called to a great and incredible work. The building of love of family and the raising of a child are incomparably exciting endeavors. Should God in…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 26, 2020
The Near Neighbor (Proverbs 27:10)
In our modern age, people rarely live close to their biological family. Increasingly, we grow up and ship out, returning to our hometowns only here and there, if at all.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 13, 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
The Silly Bird (Proverbs 27:8)
Silly bird. Don't stray from your nest. Departing from your place of safety -- your responsibilities -- it only leads to pain. You looked to the horizon and thought flight…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 4, 2020
Jesus Made a Loving Family (Hebrews 13:1-6)
I have many friends in Christ who, growing up, had terrible families. It has always fascinated me how they gravitate to their new family in Christ with such appreciation. For…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2020
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
Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)
We praise Abraham for his faith in God. We don't call him the father of faith for nothing. And, as the author to the Hebrews tried to urge his readers…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 26, 2019
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
The Song of Solomon is the greatest love song ever written. In it, romantic love is evidenced from start to finish, from the beginning of life to the very end.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 18, 2019
United In The Home — Fathers (Ephesians 6:4)
One might read Paul’s words to Christian children in Ephesians 6:1-3, particularly his exhortation to obey their parents, and wonder if the Christian home is a cold and harsh place…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 15, 2019
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
Impact Every Relationship With Your New Unity to Christ (Ephesians 5:21)
Popular notion says one must find themselves before they enter into marriage. Our society has increasingly viewed marriage as a sign of arrival, rather than a right of passage. People…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 21, 2018
Like smoke’s residue, the stench of his rebellion clung to him. The waves and billows of David's sin had pushed him to the floor. He felt unable to stand. (500…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2018
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
6 Supracultural Biblical Parenting Principles
This post will examine 6 biblical parenting principles that apply across various cultures, with follow-up questions that pertain more to this culture. Here is an overview of the principles:Does my…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 7, 2018
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
United For Unity #11 — United In Home & Work (Ephesians 6:1-9)
Teaching outline for Ephesians 6:1-8.
Nate HoldridgeDecember 10, 2017
United For Unity #10 — United In Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)
Teaching notes for Ephesians 5:22-33, United In Marriage
Nate HoldridgeDecember 3, 2017
United For Unity #4 — United To One Another (Ephesians 2:11-22)
Teaching outline for Ephesians 2:11-22.
Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2017
The Apostle John Was A Good Dad To The Church (DND)
The apostle John’s entire ministry was fatherly. A man far different from the apostle Paul, John seemed to continually brim over with love. His short letter of First John was…
Nate HoldridgeJune 30, 2017
A Guide For The Climb #8 — Psalm 127 — Embrace God’s Vision For Home
Theme: Pilgrims want the house of God to impact their house, so they look for God’s help, health, heritage, and heroes.
Nate HoldridgeJune 25, 2017
One Flesh Does Not Include Your Children
When Christina and I met there were no children in the picture. Eventually, after dating, engagement, a wedding, and a brief time of marriage, children came along...5 Minutes / 1100…
Nate HoldridgeJune 22, 2017
Exalting God’s Faithfulness to the Next Generation
Kids ask questions, or at least they want to. Sometimes the questions drive a parent batty — “When do we get there?” — but often the questions provide moments for…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2017
Dads. Don’t Provoke. — 4 Ways To Keep From Provoking Them
Are you a dad who is a life giving stream to your children? Paul warns all fathers not to provoke their children. In this post I write about 4 ways:Develop…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 8, 2016