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Christian Life 1st John

Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 3 (1 John 2:16)

So far we have studied the **desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes**. Lastly, John mentions **the pride of life.** Other translations call this *the pride of…

Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 2 (1 John 2:16)

Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…

Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2021

Christian Life For Men 1st John

Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 1 (1 John 2:16)

Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…

Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2021

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Christian Life

The Beginning (Genesis 1:1)

Like the sudden blast of a cannon, Genesis begins. There is no long preamble, no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with **God**,…

Nate HoldridgeMay 10, 2021

Sunday Teachings

Exile Trials — 1 Peter 1:6-9 — The Grace Of Exile #3

Exile Trials -- 1 Peter 1:6-9 -- The Grace Of Exile #3

Nate HoldridgeMay 9, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

Love the Father – What Is the World? (1 John 2:15)

Sin and Satan wills to use our mortal bodies' passions as a way to take the throne. We must not allow it to occur. Even though, as we saw last…

Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

The Test of a True Believer — The Results (1 John 2:9-11)

Here, we have the final claim of this section. This man says he is in the light, where God is, but hates his brother (in Christ). The reality, John says,…

Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

The Test of a True Believer — Love God’s People (1 John 2:6-8)

Here, we have the next claim. "Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked"(2:6). In this assertion, the person who said…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

The Test of a True Believer — Keep God’s Word (1 John 2:4-5)

In 1 John 1, John ordered his writing by recording three claims. He started each with the phrase "if we say," followed by the claim. Here, in this passage, he…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2021

Christian Life

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

Christian Life For Men

Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man – Part 3

In the Old Testament era, there was a priesthood. They existed to serve and worship God, but also to facilitate the worship of others. They were focused on God, but…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 11, 2021

Sunday Teachings

The Most Important Thing In Life — Mark 12:28-34 (Follow #38)

Sunday Sermon: The Most Important Thing In Life -- Mark 12:28-34 (Follow #38)

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 3, 2021

Christian Life

Born In The Likeness Of Men (Philippians 2:7)

Christ has come! The glorious Son of God has been born as one of us! (2 Minutes/300 Words)

Nate HoldridgeDecember 23, 2020

Christian Life For Men

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

Christian Life

The Road of Christ (Mark 10:32-34)

Here, Mark portrays Jesus on his journey. From the valley below, Jesus and his disciples had to climb 3,500 feet to get **up to Jerusalem**. It was a solitary journey…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 10, 2020

Christian Life

3 Protections For Today’s Believers – Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)

John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 19, 2020

Christian Life

You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23–27)

The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)

Nate HoldridgeNovember 17, 2020

Christian Life

In the Kingdom, Jesus Must Be First (Mark 10:17-22)

Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler (Matthew 19:20, Luke 18:18). But even though he had wealth…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 10, 2020

Christian Life

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

Christian Life

The Kingdom Is Received With Childlike Faith (Mark 10:15)

I've read and heard many -- contradictory -- interpretations of what Jesus meant. Scholars and pastors run wild with the child analogy Jesus used. I understand. It is tempting to…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 13, 2020

Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide For The Climb – Chapter 14 – War for Unity (Psalm 133)

“The Bible has the answers,” they say. Knowing how messed up life and the world and relationships can be, you decide to read it. Perhaps, you think, you will find…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 13, 2020

Christian Life Encouraging Word

Encouraging Word

“The believer, grounded in this love, is made stable for every season of life.”

Nate HoldridgeAugust 12, 2020

Christian Life

In the Beginning, God (Genesis 1:1)

Like the blast of a cannon, the book begins. There is no long preamble, with no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with…

Nate HoldridgeApril 30, 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

Christian Life For Men

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

Christian Life

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

Christian Life

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

Christian Life

Faith Is Fueled by a Greater Love (Hebrews 11:23)

A Pharaoh arose who didn't remember Joseph and didn't favor the people of Israel. The years ticked by, and the small family of Jacob had grown 2-3 million strong. Fearing…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 31, 2019

Christian Life

Seeing Hard Things (Psalm 60:3)

The prayer of Psalm 60 is for restoration. The people, due to a long period breaking God's covenant and commands, were experiencing the consequences of their sin. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Nate HoldridgeDecember 12, 2019

Sunday Teachings

How God’s Love Is Perfected In You — The True Vine #11 — 1 John 4:13-21

How God's Love Is Perfected In You -- The True Vine #11 -- 1 John 4:13-21

Nate HoldridgeNovember 24, 2019

Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 9 – Wonder at God (Psalm 128)

Would you like to experience God's everywhere-blessing upon your life? Would you like to have His blessing within your soul and on your relationships? Would you like to see Him…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 7, 2019

Christian Life

A Prayer To Know God’s Love (Psalm 52:1)

O, God! Your love endures, more than my sin, weakness, and limitations. You have never run out of gas. Everywhere I have gone, anything I have thought, every day of…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Is Loved by God (Hebrews 11:2)

The author of Hebrews felt a need to brace his readers for coming troubles by urging them to live by faith. He did not want them to shrink back into…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 1, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Unlocks Assurance And Conviction (Hebrews 11:1)

We've got one life to live, one shot at living by faith. We won't need faith in heaven. There, with God, we'll walk by sight. But the author of Hebrews…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 24, 2019

Sunday Teachings

The True Vine #3 — 1 John 2:3-11 — The Way Of Love

The True Vine #3 -- 1 John 2:3-11 -- The Way Of Love

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2019

Christian Life

The Importance of Waiting for Fruitfulness (Psalm 1:3)

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers." (Psalm…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 20, 2019

Christian Life

Ephesus’ Victory Today (Acts 19:18-20)

Over a million dollars worth chucked into the fire. New Ephesian converts took their magic books and paraphernalia, demonic stuff that it was, and destroyed it all. Someone took the…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 30, 2019

Christian Life

Jesus Can Bear Your Crushed Spirit (Proverbs 18:14)

The Proverb tells us that enduring physical sickness is often easier to endure than a crushed spirit. When you become sick, it's one thing. But when you become depressed because…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 2, 2019

Christian Life

The Prizeworthy Gift From God (Jeremiah 45)

I like to run trails, but I'm not fast. I'm friends with some runners I could never keep up with and, if they wanted to, they could leave me behind…

Nate HoldridgeJune 25, 2019

Christian Life

My Friend Timothy (Acts 16:1-5)

You know that good feeling you get when you just click with someone? When you "get" them and they "get" you? Me too. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

Nate HoldridgeJune 6, 2019

Christian Life

Resist The Complexors (2 Corinthians 11:3)

Humankind is good at many things. One of them is adding complexity to nearly everything. This can be good in many areas: we've got mouths to feed, after all. But…

Nate HoldridgeJune 4, 2019

Christian Life

Our Salvation Song (Isaiah 38:20)

Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one…

Nate HoldridgeMay 7, 2019

Christian Life United For Unity

United For Unity — The Close (Ephesians 6:21-24)

Paul wanted the Ephesians to pray more effectively for him and his preaching ministry (Ephesians 6:18-20). Here, he concludes his letter by telling them Tychicus is coming. Tychicus would report…

Nate HoldridgeApril 5, 2019

Christian Life

The Unfortunate and Ugly Move From Spirit to Flesh (Isaiah 43:22–25)

The Lord wants to move his people forward, upward, onward. He has a plan for each one of you. Recently, I've seen this in a fresh way in my own…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 27, 2019

Christian Life

How Hezekiah Handled Stressful News (Isaiah 37:14-15)

Have you ever been presented with a report or news which floored you? Has an impossible situation ever been thrown in your lap? Have you ever been given news, a…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 20, 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

Marriage’s Little Foxes (Songs of Songs 2:15)

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

Christian Life

The Gift Of Prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1)

Who doesn’t love a good chase scene? It seems each generation of movie directors ups the previous one with grander and longer and edgier chase scenes than ever before. A…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 13, 2019

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Christian Life

Husbands and Wives: A Recap (Ephesians 5:32-33)

The oneness of men and women in marriage, in a mysterious way, hints at an important truth. In the same way husbands and wives become one, so also Christ and…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 1, 2019

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