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
# 11 Exile Conduct — 1 Peter 2:11-12 — The Grace of Exile
# 11 Exile Conduct -- 1 Peter 2:11-12 -- The Grace of Exile
Nate HoldridgeJuly 11, 2021
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
Exodus 24-25
God just longs to be at the center of our lives. This is one of the major lessons that we will continue to learn through the back half of the…
Nate HoldridgeApril 28, 2021
Exile One — 1 Peter 1:1-2 – The Grace Of Exile #1
# 01 Exile One -- 1 Peter 1:1-2
Nate HoldridgeApril 18, 2021
Where Love and Righteousness Meet (Psalm 85:10)
There is a place steadfast love and faithfulness meet, where righteousness and peace kiss each other. Love does not diminish righteousness in this place. Nor is peace replaced by faithfulness.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 22, 2021
The Power Of God — Mark 14:53-15:15 — Follow #47
Sunday Notes: The Power Of God -- Mark 14:53-15:15 -- Follow #47
Nate HoldridgeMarch 14, 2021
God’s Light Produces a Chain Reaction of Grace (1 John 1:8–9)
Here, John shows us God's light produces a chain reaction of grace. We see ourselves honestly, confess our sins, and He faithfully continues His work of sanctification, shaping and molding…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2021
The New Passover Meal — Mark 14:12-25 — Follow #45
Sunday Teaching: The New Passover Meal -- Mark 14:12-25 -- Follow #45
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 28, 2021
God Is Light (1 John 1:5)
In 1 John 1:1-4, we read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2021
Cast Your Nets Again (Luke 5:4-5)
One day, Jesus was taught the Word, using Peter's boat as his pulpit. Pushed off from the shore in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus spoke to his audience on the…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 8, 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
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man – Part 2
This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 15, 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
God Is Light, Part 2 (1 John 1:5-22)
The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 29, 2020
Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 3 (Genesis 15)
When you are living in between the promise and the fulfillment, when the world seems dark and ominous, it is important to look to the cross of Christ. There, we…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2020
Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:16-17)
In part 3 of this Friend of Sinners series, we learn that somehow, some scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel;…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 1, 2020
Video Message: How to Win Over Your Kids?
When your child calls you out for the hypocrisy in your life rather than defend yourself see it as a gift and grace from God.
Nate HoldridgeJuly 3, 2020
Your Teenager Can Help You Destroy Hypocrisy (Luke 12:1)
When a child grows into adolescence, they begin seeing their parents in a new light. During their younger years, mom or dad was right and true, a source of illumination…
Nate HoldridgeMay 28, 2020
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Judges 20:26)
The last episode of the book of Judges is one of the Bible's most gruesome passages. The moral compass of Israel was completely broken. They were so far removed from…
Nate HoldridgeMay 12, 2020
The Strategy of Unforgiveness (2 Corinthians 2:11)
Paul had asked the Corinthian church to do something difficult. In his previous letter, he'd told them to remove one of the members who was in unrepentant rebellion against God.…
Nate HoldridgeApril 23, 2020