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Mary, an Example of Devotion to Christ (Mark 14:1-11)

Jesus Christ is worthy of our devotion. There is nothing we can give him that would put him in our debt. Though we know this about Jesus, what the woman…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 29, 2024

Sunday Teachings

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

Sunday Teachings

Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36

Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36

Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2023

Christian Life

A Christmas Meditation

For many, Christmastime is a season to celebrate family and friendships, traditions and prosperity, kindness and generosity. But a select few refuse to let the goodness of these elements mask…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 22, 2022

Christian Life

The Son Who Came To Make Sons: How He Arrived (Galatians 4:4c)

The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 13, 2022

Sunday Teachings

Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)

Sunday Sermon: Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)Elizabeth was a woman after God's own heart, a woman who lived in fear of the Lord, and through her body,…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 4, 2022

Christian Life

Be Shaped by Jesus’ Compassion (Mark 8:1-10)

If this episode sounds familiar, it's because Jesus has already fed a large crowd of five thousand earlier in Mark (6:30-44). And there are many similarities between this miraculous feeding…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 3, 2022

Christian Life

Behold One Another (John 19:26-27)

During the six hours of torment on the cross, Jesus spoke sparingly—to his Father, those around him, the thief next to him, and, here in John 19, to his mother…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 28, 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

The First Christmas

As we stand on the precipice of a new year, we are bound to look back upon our current one. We might discover darkness and difficulty, pain and agony. We…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 21, 2021

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

Sunday Teachings

Growing In Devotion To Christ — Mark 14:1-11 — Follow #44

Sermon Notes: Growing In Devotion To Christ -- Mark 14:1-11 -- Follow #44

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 21, 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

The Greatest Gift (Matthew 1:21)

Christmas is a time of giving, and it should be, for it was at the first Christmas a Son was given. Notice the angel's word to Joseph regarding Mary, "She…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2019

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

Mary, Favored By God

3 Minutes / 600 Words

Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2018

Christian Life

Christ’s Victory Became Mary Magdalene’s (Historical Fiction)

The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I’d been tormented by demons before, but this torment was different. It was the torment…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 21, 2017

Mary, an Example of Devotion to Christ (Mark 14:1-11)

Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36

A Christmas Meditation

The Son Who Came To Make Sons: How He Arrived (Galatians 4:4c)

Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)

Be Shaped by Jesus’ Compassion (Mark 8:1-10)

Behold One Another (John 19:26-27)

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

The First Christmas

What Does The Magnificat Say About Us?

What Does The Magnificat Say About God?

What Does the Magnificat Say About Mary?

Growing In Devotion To Christ — Mark 14:1-11 — Follow #44

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

The Greatest Gift (Matthew 1:21)

Luke 1:46-55 The Magnificat

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

Mary, Favored By God

Christ’s Victory Became Mary Magdalene’s (Historical Fiction)

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