08 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: On Sex (Proverbs 5)
Sunday Sermon: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: On Sex (Proverbs 5)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2025
Protect and Enjoy Gospel Freedom by Responding through Love (Galatians 5:1–6)
In his ethical defense of the gospel in this passage written for the Galatians, Paul gives them, and us, several ways to protect and enjoy our freedom in Christ: by…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 30, 2025
Protect and Enjoy Gospel Freedom by Remaining in Grace and Waiting for Righteousness (Galatians 5:1–6)
Last week, we saw how Paul urged the Galatians (and us) to protect the incredible freedom produced in us by the gospel by standing on Christ.
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2025
Applying Paul’s Illustration: Purge Anti-Gospels & Know Who You Are (Gal. 4:30-31)
Today, we finish looking at Paul’s illustration using the story of Sarah and Hagar, which he used to show the struggle between law and grace for the Galatians. Let’s look…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 9, 2025
God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)
Sunday Teaching Notes: God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 15, 2024
08 An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together (4:10-23)
Sunday Teaching: An Advancing Gospel Community—Partners Together (4:10-23)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 8, 2024
07 An Advancing Gospel Community: Requires Ongoing Maintenance (Philippians 4:1-9)
Sunday Teaching: 07 An Advancing Gospel Community: Requires Ongoing Maintenance (Phil. 4:1-9)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 1, 2024
The Gospel of Grace Brought the Spirit to Us (Galatians 3:10–14, ESV)
Through this passage over the past couple of weeks, we’ve examined two reasons the gospel of grace transfers us from curse to blessing: it shows us the way of faith…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2024
The Gospel of Grace Promotes the Way of Faith (Galatians 3:10-14)
How can someone enjoy and experience God? How can we become fully human as God intended? How can we be released from paralyzing guilt and shame? How can we attain…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2024
Maturity Profiled 04—The Mature Love Without Partiality—James 2:1-13
Sunday Teaching: Maturity Profiled 04—The Mature Love Without Partiality—James 2:1-13
Nate HoldridgeJune 2, 2024
The Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)
Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 10, 2024
Knowing God 17—God’s Presence—Exodus 35-40
Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40In this Calvary Monterey sermon, our final study of Exodus, we delve into "Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40." This sermon takes us on a…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 25, 2024
Knowing God 16—God’s Nature—Exodus 32-34
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 16—God's Nature—Exodus 32-34
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 11, 2024
Knowing God 14—God’s Community—Exodus 21-24
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 21, 2024
Knowing God 12—God’s Invitation—Exodus 19
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 12—God's Invitation—Exodus 19
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 7, 2024
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
Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2023
Knowing God 10—God Tests—Exodus 15:22-17:7
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 10—God Tests—Exodus 15:22-17:7
Nate HoldridgeNovember 26, 2023
Knowing God 06—God’s Power—Exodus 7-10
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2023
Knowing God 04: God’s Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God 04: God's Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2023
Knowing God #3: Never An Ornamental Extra (Exodus 3:13-4:17)
Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God:Never An Ornamental Extra (Exodus 3:13-4:17)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 1, 2023
The Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Nate HoldridgeJune 11, 2023
Fly 21—Gospel Power—Galatians 6:11-18
Sunday Sermon: Fly 21—Gospel Power—Galatians 6:11-18
Nate HoldridgeMay 21, 2023
Fly 15 — Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Sunday Sermon: Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Nate HoldridgeMarch 26, 2023
Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Sunday Sermon: Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Nate HoldridgeMarch 19, 2023
Fly 13—Reject Anti-Gospels—Galatians 4:21-31
Sunday Teaching: Fly 13—Reject Anti-Gospels—Galatians 4:21-31
Nate HoldridgeMarch 5, 2023
Fly 11—God As Father—Galatians 4:1-7
Sunday Sermon: Fly 11—God As Father—Galatians 4:1-7
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 12, 2023
How To Strengthen Yourself in God (1 Samuel 30:6)
As an understandable bitterness of soul abounded, and as David became an isolated and endangered man, David went to the only place he could. He turned to God. (2 Minutes/400…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 1, 2023
Fly #09—The Law Complements The Gospel—Galatians 3:15-22
Sunday Sermon: Fly #09—The Law Complements The Gospel—Galatians 3:15-22
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 22, 2023
Fly 08—Gospel Blessing—Galatians 3:10-14
Sunday Sermon: Fly 08—Gospel Blessing—Galatians 3:10-14
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 15, 2023
Fly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Sunday Sermon: Fly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Nate HoldridgeNovember 20, 2022
Fly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
Nate HoldridgeNovember 6, 2022
Fly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Nate HoldridgeOctober 30, 2022
Approach Jesus With Faith for a Supply of His Grace (Mark 7:27–30)
Anyone can partake of Christ, but everyone who does must come with an expectation of grace. If you come with demands built on your own worthiness, if you come with…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 20, 2022
Unhitched #3 — Jonah 3 — God Is Compassionate
Sunday Sermon: Unhitched #3 — Jonah 3 — God Is Compassionate
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 4, 2022
Unhitched #2 — Jonah 2 — God Extends Grace
Sunday Teaching: Unhitched #2 — Jonah 2 — God Extends Grace
Nate HoldridgeAugust 28, 2022
Unhitched #1 — God Sends — Jonah 1
Sunday Teaching: Unhitched #1 — God Sends — Jonah 1
Nate HoldridgeAugust 21, 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’ Atmosphere of Grace (Mark 2:23-28)
As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness…
Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2022
Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2022
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time
In this article, I want to consider 20 practices that will help you serve Jesus for a long time -- and I think I mean "a long time in one…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 13, 2022
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
Exile Resistance – 1 Peter 5:8-9 – The Grace of Exile #26
Exile Resistance - 1 Peter 5:8-9 - The Grace of Exile #26
Nate HoldridgeNovember 28, 2021
Exile Service – 1 Peter 4:10-11 – The Grace of Exile #22
Exile Service - 1 Peter 4:10-11 - The Grace of Exile #22
Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2021
Exile Suffering – 1 Peter 3:13-16 – The Grace of Exile #18
Exile Suffering - 1 Peter 3:13-16 - The Grace of Exile #18
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 19, 2021
Exile Dating – 1 Peter 3:1-7 – The Grace of Exile #16
Exile Dating - 1 Peter 3:1-7 - The Grace of Exile #16
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 5, 2021
Some After Effects of the Fall (Genesis 3:20-24)
In the midst of all the pain of the fall and the curse, there are some emblems and words of hope. And one of them is found in the way…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 30, 2021
Exile Wives — 1 Peter 3:1-6 — The Grace of Exile #14
Exile Wives -- 1 Peter 3:1-6 -- The Grace of Exile #14
Nate HoldridgeAugust 22, 2021
Exile Work — 1 Peter 2:18-25 — The Grace of Exile #13
Exile Work -- 1 Peter 2:18-25 -- The Grace of Exile #13
Nate HoldridgeAugust 15, 2021
Exile Citizens — 1 Peter 2:13-17 — The Grace of Exile #12
# 12 Exile Citizens -- 1 Peter 2:13-17 -- The Grace of Exile
Nate HoldridgeAugust 8, 2021