Chapter 6. The Participationist King (Matthew 3:13-17)
In this week's teaching from Calvary Monterey, I'll examine the dramatic arrival of John the Baptist in Matthew 3. While John's message to "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is…
The Promised King and His Good Kingdom—The New Beginning (Matthew 1:1-17)
The Promised King and His Good Kingdom—The New Beginning (Matthew 1:1-17)
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 28, 2025
Week 2: What does the Holy Spirit do?
Sunday Teaching: Week 2—What does the Holy Spirit do?
Nate HoldridgeAugust 31, 2025
Psalm 32—The Happiest People on Earth
Sunday Sermon: Psalm 32—The Happiest People on Earth
Nate HoldridgeAugust 10, 2025
Psalm 31: A Prayer for the Sad, Stressed, and Slandered
Sunday Teaching: Psalm 31—A Prayer for the Sad, Stressed, and Slandered.
Nate HoldridgeAugust 3, 2025
Down With The King (Eph. 1:15-23)
Easter Sunday: Down With The King (Eph. 1:15-23)
Nate HoldridgeApril 20, 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
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
God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)
Sunday Teaching Notes: God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)
Nate HoldridgeDecember 15, 2024
06 An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness (Philippians 3:12-21)
Sermon Notes: An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness (Philippians 3:12-21)
Nate HoldridgeNovember 17, 2024
The Call of the Shepherd-King 06—I Will Be Who I Am (Micah 7, Oracle 3.2)
Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 06—I Will Be Who I Am (Micah 7, Oracle 3.2)
Nate HoldridgeApril 21, 2024
Knowing God 17—God’s Presence—Exodus 35-40
Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40In this Calvary Monterey sermon, our final study of Exodus, we delve into "Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40." This sermon takes us on a…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 25, 2024
Knowing God 14—God’s Community—Exodus 21-24
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 21, 2024
Knowing God 13—God’s Commands—Exodus 20
Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 13—God's Commands—Exodus 20
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 14, 2024
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
Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2023
Knowing God 09—God’s Song—Exodus 15:1-21
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 09—God's Song—Exodus 15:1-21
Nate HoldridgeNovember 19, 2023
Knowing God 08—God Saves—Exodus 13:17-14:31
Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 08—God Saves—Exodus 13:17-14:31
Nate HoldridgeNovember 12, 2023
Knowing God 07—God’s Passover—Exodus 11:1-13:16
Sermon Notes: Knowing God 07—God's Passover—Exodus 11:1-13:16
Nate HoldridgeNovember 5, 2023
Knowing God 06—God’s Power—Exodus 7-10
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2023
Knowing God 05: God’s Plans (Exodus 6)
Sunday Teaching-—Knowing God 05: God's Plans (Exodus 6)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 22, 2023
Knowing God 04: God’s Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God 04: God's Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2023
Knowing God #3: Never An Ornamental Extra (Exodus 3:13-4:17)
Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God:Never An Ornamental Extra (Exodus 3:13-4:17)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 1, 2023
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
The Life of David: Shaped (1 Samuel 18)
David was a God-hearted man, and his defeat of Goliath was evidence of his deep love and reverence for the Lord. David believed in God when no one else would…
Nate HoldridgeJune 7, 2021
Exodus 5-6
Hey, church. Thanks for joining me in a reading and study of the Book of Exodus. We've been on a little winter Christmas break. Thank you for that time, but…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 20, 2021
Exodus 1-2
Hey everyone, thanks for joining us as we continue our study through the bible. And today, we're beginning our study of the book of Exodus. Now the book of Exodus…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 18, 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
From Groans To Glory (Romans 8:23)
God has come to live within us. Covered by the blood and empowered by the Spirit, we have gotten a little taste of redemption. We have moments of Spirit-led beauty…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 26, 2020
Evil Will End (Mark 10:18)
Christians believe God is good. We also believe He is omnipotent. The combination of these beliefs has often been used as an argument God does not exist. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 18, 2020
Receive These Gifts From Jesus
The fifth chapter of Romans opens with delight...1600 Words / 8 Minutes
Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2017
Ruth 4 — God Works To Redeem…
Teaching outline for Ruth 4. Taught 4.9.17.
Nate HoldridgeApril 9, 2017





















