19 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: Decision Making (Proverbs)
Sunday Teaching: God’s Wisdom for a Complex World 20—Decision Making
Nate HoldridgeJune 22, 2025
19 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: Home (Proverbs)
Sunday Teaching—19 God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Home (Proverbs)
Nate HoldridgeJune 15, 2025
The Mature Tame Their Speech – James 3:1-12
Ask yourself: Can I discern wise words from foolish ones? Do I receive wise words with humility? Do I say wise words? Are my words a source of life or…
Nate HoldridgeMay 29, 2025
God’s Wisdom for a Complex World #17: Phones (Proverbs)
Sunday Sermon: God's Wisdom for a Complex World #17—Phones (Proverbs)
Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2025
God’s Wisdom for a Complex World 16: Money (Proverbs)
Sermon Notes: God's Wisdom for a Complex World 16—Money (Proverbs)
Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2025
God’s Wisdom for a Complex World 15: Friendship (Proverbs)
Sunday Teaching: God's Wisdom for a Complex World #13: Proverbs on Work
Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2025
God’s Wisdom for a Complex World #13: Proverbs on Work
Sunday Teaching: God's Wisdom for a Complex World #13: Proverbs on Work
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2025
11 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: A Tale of Two Voices (Proverbs 8)
Sunday Teaching: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: A Tale of Two Voices (Proverbs 8)
Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2025
10 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: For (Sexual) Temptation (Proverbs 6:20-7:27)
Teaching Notes: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: For (Sexual) Temptation (Proverbs 6:20-7:27)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2025
09 God’s Wisdom For A Complex World: Garden Living (6:1-19)
Sermon Notes: God's Wisdom For A Complex World 09: Garden Living (6:1-19)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2025
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
07 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: What’s Forming You? (Proverbs 4)
Sunday Sermon: 07 God's Wisdom for a Complex World: What's Forming You? (Proverbs 4)
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2025
06 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: The Life it Produces (Proverbs 3:13-35)
Sunday Teaching: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: The Life it Produces (Proverbs 3:13-35)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2025
05 God’s Wisdom in a Complex World: It’s Worth Trusting (Proverbs 3:1-12)
05 God's Wisdom in a Complex World: It's Worth Trusting (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2025
04 God’s Wisdom for a Complex World: Get in its Spiral (Proverbs 2)
Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from Proverbs 2, showing how God’s wisdom works as an upward spiral in our lives. As we actively seek wisdom, God meets us and transforms us,…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 9, 2025
03 God’s Wisdom in a Complex World: The Vital Response (Proverbs 1:20-33)
We unpack Proverbs 1:20-33, focusing on the vital response to God’s wisdom. This teaching emphasizes the availability, persistence, and stakes of living in alignment with God’s guidance. Drawing from the…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 26, 2025
02 God’s Wisdom in a Complex World: Back to Basics (Proverbs 1:8-19)
In this message, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Proverbs 1:8-19, focusing on foundational wisdom that shapes a life of flourishing.
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 19, 2025
God’s Wisdom for a Complex World 01: The Foundation (Proverbs 1:1-7)
In this teaching from Proverbs 1:1-7, we introduces our series, God’s Wisdom for a Complex World. This message explores how wisdom equips us to navigate life’s uncertainties, focusing on what…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 12, 2025
How To Become Wise (Proverbs 10:1)
This little proverb has much to say about how to be wise. First, it suggests that wise people know that they have much to learn. A child lacking all the…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 4, 2023
Book Release: Whole-Hearted Work—Does My Work Matter To God? Can My Work Please God?
Hi everyone,We have put the four part Whole-Hearted Work series into book form, with a bonus chapter. Available in e-book and print, I’m excited to use the written word to…
Nate HoldridgeJune 20, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
{Sunday Teaching] Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
Nate HoldridgeMay 1, 2022
Non-Digital Friendships (Proverbs 27:10)
The Proverbs were written in a bygone era, a time many millennia before our modern age. Our social advancements and media, our technologies, were beyond any of their dreams. But…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 22, 2021
The Good Life of Little (Proverbs 15:16-17)
This proverb is a different brand of message than we're used to. So often we are bombarded with images of wealth and prosperity -- "the good life." (1 Minute/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeApril 26, 2021
Perishing Without Vision? (Proverbs 29:18)
Proverbs 29:18 is an oft-misunderstood verse. Many have taken this proverb to mean that unless a spiritual leader, like a pastor, has a vision for where the church is going…
Nate HoldridgeApril 19, 2021
A Quick Plea for Hard Work (2 Thessalonians 3:6)
Laziness was a real issue in the Thessalonian church; it had overcome at least one of the citizens in the body of Christ there in Thessalonica. And to that Paul…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 1, 2021
How Jesus Helps Us Work Hard (Proverbs 20:4)
Nearly everyone has a vision of the good life. We can all easily project out to our latter years. We all have an idea of the ideal future. It will…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 25, 2021
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
How to Read More Books
Someone recently asked me for advice on how to read more books. They recognized it's wise to acquire wisdom, but struggled to "find the time." (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Nate HoldridgeApril 16, 2020
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
The Silly Bird (Proverbs 27:8)
Silly bird. Don't stray from your nest. Departing from your place of safety -- your responsibilities -- it only leads to pain. You looked to the horizon and thought flight…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 4, 2020
7 Ways to Seek God Throughout the Day (Number 28:3-4)
Every time I read about the morning and evening sacrifice, I am humbled. Though I've done it imperfectly, for many years, I have sought the Lord in the morning. But…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 10, 2019
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
Ease Today, Pain Tomorrow (Proverbs 20:21) “An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end.” (Proverbs 20:21 NLT). The wings strain. Push. Press. Push. The…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 21, 2018
How To Read Proverbs
Proverbs can teach you how to live a life of skill. Here, I offer five perspectives to keep in mind when reading the book. 6 Minutes / 1300 Words
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 18, 2018
Godly Character Beats Ungodly Strength, Proverbs 21:22
2 Minutes / 300 Words
Nate HoldridgeApril 10, 2018
Truth Can Be Acquired. Here’s How. (Proverbs 18.15)
One mark of the last days is a perception that one cannot arrive at any real conclusions about God...2 Minutes
Nate HoldridgeMarch 24, 2018
Intoxication Hurts People, Proverbs 20:1
Don’t be deceived by the ad campaigns. It isn’t all happy times...250 Words / 2 Minutes
Nate HoldridgeMarch 20, 2018
A Truth About Poverty (And Wealth), Proverbs 18:23
The proverb above shows us a reality of our world. In this world, riches enable someone to treat others roughly, but those in poverty are forced to plead for mercy,…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 10, 2018
6 Ways To Let God Weigh Your Heart, Proverbs 21:2
Humans are amazing creatures. With our hands, we can build. With our minds, we can invent. With our mouths, we can communicate. And with our hearts, we can deceive ourselves...
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 27, 2018
Know God’s Name And You’ll Run To Him More, Proverbs 18:10
One day, in need of wisdom regarding a financial decision, I found a friend of mine who is an expert in that realm...
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 24, 2018
Clean Manger Or Abundant Crops? The Choice Is Yours. — Proverbs 14:4
As usual, the Proverbs demand a choice. Which do you prefer: a clean manger or abundant crops? The proverb teaches that you cannot have both...
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2018
The Cool Spirited Know What’s Up — Proverbs 17:27
Restraining your words does not mean you have knowledge. It might just mean you’re shy. A cool spirit does not mean you have understanding. It might just mean you’re reserved...
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 13, 2018
Something To Believe In — Proverbs 18:1
Dave hated being at church. It wasn’t the music or even the preaching; it was the people...
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 10, 2018
When Plans Magically Come Together — Proverbs-16:1
As I sat at a table full of pastors, my plan was set...
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 13, 2018
6 Attributes Of Good Leaders — Proverbs 16:10-15
One of the main reasons I love the book of Proverbs is the scattered nature of its organization. For much of the book, one line does not bleed into the…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 9, 2018