The Importance Of Reading Well (Psalm 19)
Sunday Sermon: The Importance Of Reading Well (Psalm 19)
Nate HoldridgeAugust 27, 2023
Coping With Extreme Pressure (Psalm 17)
Sunday Teaching: Coping With Extreme Pressure (Psalm 17)
Nate HoldridgeAugust 13, 2023
Psalm 11—An Immoveable Confidence
Sermon Title: Psalm 11—An Immoveable Confidence
Nate HoldridgeJuly 2, 2023
Psalm 7—A Plea Of The Accused
Sunday Message: Psalm 7—A Plea Of The Accused
Nate HoldridgeAugust 7, 2022
Psalm 2—The Blessed Man, pt. 2
Sunday Sermon: Psalm 2—The Blessed Man, pt. 2
Nate HoldridgeJuly 3, 2022
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
From Where Does Our Help Come? (Psalm 121)
This psalm is one of the Songs of Ascents. This means ancient Israel used to sing this song when going to Jerusalem to worship God three times each year. In…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 29, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 15 – Enter God’s Blessing Cycle (Psalm 134)
Enoch, a descendant of Adam, walked with God. According to Hebrews, his pursuit of friendship with God was an act of faith. What this ancient man had is what present-day…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 22, 2020
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
Know Your Lane (Psalm 131:1-2)
Have you ever felt the need to be an expert in something that you are clearly not qualified to be an expert about? Do you do a little research on…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 21, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 13 – Go Back To The Davidic Heart (Psalm 132)
When ancient Israel was set free from Egypt, they began to wander in the wilderness. Their leader, Moses, was called up to Mount Sinai to meet with God. There, Moses…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 16, 2020
The Sleeper in the Stern (Psalm 107:28-31)
Written hundreds of years before Christ came, Psalm 107 describes the handiwork of God. "He made the storm be still," the psalmist cried, "And the waves of the sea were…
Nate HoldridgeJune 9, 2020
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 11 – Learn to Cry and Then Wait for God (Psalm 130)
Our next song deals with one of the more difficult practices of the disciple's life, waiting for God. Because of who God is — and who we are — there…
Nate HoldridgeApril 8, 2020
Psalm 23 — The Good Shepherd Leads Us To Contentedness
Calvary Monterey Shelter-In-Place Challenge Rules Start every day with the Bible and prayer 40 minutes of exercise daily 10 pages from a spiritually edifying book daily Check the news a…
Nate HoldridgeApril 8, 2020
Book Excerpt: Let Us Hear
The next part of John’s vision has little to do with sight but instead focuses on sound. He hears the voice of Christ, and it is like the roar of…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 25, 2020
Video Message: Processing Sorrow And Grief (Psalm 34:8)
“During this season, I am sharing video messages via social media with my church community and I would like to share them here with you as well. I hope that…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 24, 2020
Good Pain (Psalm 119:71)
It's an astounding confession. The psalmist felt his affliction was good. Looking back on it, he realized he learned the Word of God *because of his affliction*. The pain was…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 19, 2020
A Prayer to Come to the Rock (Psalm 612)
With a faint heart, I cry out to You, O Lord. My flesh wants to appear stronger than I am. I want to think of myself strong. But you are…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 12, 2020
A Guide For The Climb – Chapter 10 – Steeled For Pilgrimage (Psalm 129)
In the earliest years of my walk with Christ, God placed me in a church with a rugged man for a pastor. He and his wife suffered much physical affliction…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 11, 2020
For the Dry and Weary (Psalm 119:83)
Have you ever felt dry and worn out by life? Has your energy and passion ever withered so much it is hard to go on? Have the waves of trials…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 11, 2020
God’s Aid for the Overwhelmed Heart (Psalm 94:19)
God is Father to every believer in Christ. As "Abba, Father," He loves to hear His people. He never tires of our concerns. He invites us to cast all our…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 27, 2020
Statutes as Songs (Psalm 119:54)
When I played basketball in high school, we had a warm -up song. It was our anthem. Every time we warmed up in our home gym, Black Sabbath's "Iron Man"…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 11, 2020
Learn This Prayer (Psalm 119:73)
Quick. Notice the prayer. It takes 1.7 seconds to read. (1 Minute/150 Words)
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 29, 2020
The Floods vs. God (Psalm 93:3-4)
Have you ever seen those UFC advertisements where they put the pictures of the two fighters next to each other? Sometimes they have their fists up like they're ready to…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 9, 2020
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
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
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 8 – Embrace God’s Vision for Work and Home (Psalm 127)
In moving through these songs of ascents, one can imagine the pilgrim. He has sung various songs, traveled along the path, and has approached Jerusalem. He is starting now to…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2019
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
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
A Guide For The Climb — Chapter 7 — Recognize Where True Joy Is Found (Psalm 126)
Have you ever laughed so hard you thought you were going to pull a muscle? Tears flowing from your eyes? It is right for believers to remember God is the…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 26, 2019
A Guide for the Climb — Chapter 6 — Be at Peace Due to Your Position in God (Psalm 125)
In a famous episode during the life of Christ, He invited His disciples to cross the sea of Galilee with Him. "Let us go across to the other side," He…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 5, 2019
"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
He stood powerless in front of the people. Thousands had gathered. For them, life had become hopeless, and this man had told them to follow him. And follow they did,…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 11, 2019
The temple pulsated with life during Israel's feasts. When the people ascended to God’s holy house, the electricity was tangible. Worshippers left the quiet of their towns and villages to…
Nate HoldridgeMay 23, 2019
Get Help For Your Weaknesses From Your High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Even a cursory glance at the Psalms shows us that God wants to help his people. Time and time again, in their national prayer book, on inspired by God's Spirit,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 30, 2019
He continues to quiet storming seas. He still settles the weary heart and soul. He is constantly in the business of taking unrest and bringing his people to a settled…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 4, 2019
The dawn’s mist settled in my beard. The trees looked different than in my memories. Something about the early morning hours made them more alive. To my left, movement startled…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 28, 2018
Psalm 23 — God-Hearted #36 — The Lord Is My Shepherd
Teaching notes for Psalm 23, 11/11/18.
Nate HoldridgeNovember 11, 2018
Like smoke’s residue, the stench of his rebellion clung to him. The waves and billows of David's sin had pushed him to the floor. He felt unable to stand. (500…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2018
In his infinite wisdom and knowledge, God can handle thoughts regarding all matters, but we are not him, so we cannot. (3 Minutes / 500 Words)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2018
One Way "Having A Peace About It" Could Mislead You> (Psalm 129:3) “The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows.” (Psalm 129:3 ESV). “I have no peace…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 24, 2018
Allow God To Train You
The Rock is a teacher; He is the LORD. He trains, builds up, and teaches. In the Psalm, He taught David's hands and fingers how to war and battle. Over…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 26, 2017
A Guide For The Climb #15 — Enter God’s Blessing Cycle
Teaching notes for Psalm 134.
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 10, 2017