Luke

Advent

Anna Placed Her Hope in the Coming Christ (Luke 2:36-38)

This week, we’ve become acquainted with the prophetess Anna and have seen how she dedicated her life to God and responded to trial and pain by wholeheartedly pursuing God. Finally,…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 21, 2023

Advent

Anna Responded to Pain by Wholeheartedly Pursuing God (Luke 2:36-38)

Yesterday, we were introduced to Anna, a widowed prophetess, and we observed how she spent her life in dedicated service to God. Next, let's consider how Anna responded to pain.…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 20, 2023

Advent

Anna Spent Her Life in Dedicated Service to God (Luke 2:36-38)

As we approach Christmas, we’ll consider Anna this week, a prophetess who modeled a life dedicated to God despite living in the pain of widowhood. Anna’s story unfolds forty days…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2023

Advent

Elizabeth Submitted to God (Luke 1)

This week, we have seen how Elizabeth committed to God when it didn’t make sense and how she was a faith-filled friend. In the final episode in which she speaks,…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 7, 2023

Advent

Elizabeth Was a Faith-Filled Friend (Luke 1:39-45)

Here we come to the second episode in which Elizabeth appears. It occurred after the angel Gabriel met with a relative of Elizabeth, Mary, telling the young virgin that she…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 6, 2023

Advent

Elizabeth Committed Herself to God When It Didn’t Make Sense (Luke 1:4-7, 24-25)

Here we have Elizabeth and her husband, Zechariah (5). Zechariah was active as a priest. Both of them belonged to the family line of the priests. And both of them…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 5, 2023

Sunday Teachings

The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority

Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority

Nate HoldridgeJune 18, 2023

Sunday Teachings

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

Christian Life

The Cost of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)

In our last post, we thought about the attractiveness of following Christ. Jesus is attractive. And he is the Christ. But the disciples needed to know what kind of Messiah…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 12, 2023

Sunday Teachings

Women Of Christmas: Anna (Luke 2:36-38)

Sermon: Women Of Christmas-—Anna (Luke 2:36-38)

Nate HoldridgeDecember 18, 2022

Christian Life

Jesus Joy (Mark 2:9-22)

By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not…

Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2022

Christian Life

His Introduction: Jesus Is God Breaking Through (Mark 1:9-11)

After setting the stage and telling us about John the Baptist, Mark immediately takes us to the inauguration of Jesus' earthly ministry. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 9, 2022

Christian Life

What Does The Magnificat Say About Us?

Last week we considered what the Magnificat says about God. The previous week we thought about what the song said about Mary. Today, we will set our minds upon what…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 14, 2021

Christian Life

What Does The Magnificat Say About God?

Last week we thought about what the Magnificat, Mary's song in response to Elizabeth's greeting, said about Mary. Our next question is: *What does the song say about God? (5…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 7, 2021

Christian Life

What Does the Magnificat Say About Mary?

Allow me to introduce you to a much better Christmas song than any modern artist could compose. In the early chapters of Luke, three songs were sung. Simeon sang the…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 30, 2021

Christian Life Life of David

The Life of David: Pillars of the Heart (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

The pillars of ancient Greek buildings were designed to connect the entire structure above to the foundation below. As we've already seen, David was a man with a foundation. In…

Nate HoldridgeApril 5, 2021

Christian Life

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

Sunday Teachings

Follow #32 — Mark 10:32-52 — Jesus: Man on a Mission

Luke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV).…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 11, 2020

Christian Life

Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12–13)

in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each. Instead, Mark gives an overview of the events. He isn't as…

Nate HoldridgeJune 23, 2020

Christian Life

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

Christian Life

When Christ’s Commands Feel Impossible (Luke 5:4-5)

At Your word, O Master, I will cast the nets again. Though it violates everything in my fleshly senses, I know You Lord of a dimension I cannot see. With…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2020

Sunday Teachings

Luke 1:46-55 The Magnificat

Nate HoldridgeDecember 22, 2019

Christian Life

Jesus’ First and Second Comings — Humble vs. Glorious (Luke 2:8-9)

Ancient Israelites didn't have a romanticized view of shepherds. Their life was not glamorized or coveted. But someone had to do the job, and outside of Bethlehem during the year…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2019

Christian Life

Glorious King Jesus (Revelaton 1:12)

None of the gospel writers tried to do it. They could have, but Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John never attempted to describe Jesus' outward appearance. Jesus' words, actions, and passion…

Nate HoldridgeJune 27, 2019

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Christian Life

Take Up Your War-Clothes (Ephesians 6:13-17)

To win the spiritual war, we must put on Christ's war-clothes. Paul lists six pieces of the spiritual armor. Paul was, remember, imprisoned as he wrote. He had seen Romans…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 22, 2019

Christian Life

7 Lessons From Philip’s Adventure (Acts 8:26)

In the midst of a powerful outworking of God’s Spirit in Samaria, Philip was told to depart and go to Gaza. He was one of the first deacons, a spiritual…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2019

Christian Life

Mary, Favored By God

3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2018

Christian Life

7 Lessons From Growing Pains in the Church (Acts 6:1–7)

A few years into the new church age, Jerusalem was still its only location. It would take a decade or so for the gospel to break into the Gentile world,…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2018

Christian Life

4 Protections Against Temptation — Luke 4:1-12

This is a guest post for calvarychapel.com.Read here.12 Minutes / 2,300 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 25, 2018

Christian Life For Men For Pastors

Can Christ Build And Battle With Us? (Luke 14:28-32)

“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid…

Nate HoldridgeApril 3, 2018

Christian Life

The Starting Block Of Worship

It was a breakthrough moment. The gospel had gone to the Gentile, but not en masse. Now was the time. God was ready and, as the leaders in the Antiochan…

Nate HoldridgeJune 6, 2017

Christian Life