Chapter 12. The Upside Down Bible (Matthew 5:17-20)
Chapter 12. The Upside Down Bible (Matthew 5:17-20)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 5, 2026
How to Win the War Within (Galatians 5:16-18)
Last week, we saw how believers are a battlefield, with both flesh and the Spirit warring within them.
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 27, 2025
The Son Who Came To Make Sons: Where He Arrived From (Galatians 4:4b)
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 6, 2022
The Struggle for Obedience, Part 4: Understand What He’s Done (Mark 6:51-52)
Here we have a summary report about Jesus' healing ministry. This report is Mark's way of giving us a sense of the general atmosphere surrounding Jesus' life at that time…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2022
Jesus Famous Men Serve Their Homes for Christ
Every person on earth is shaped in some way by his or her father. While a male will contribute to a pregnancy, a father contributes to a legacy. Like the…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 4, 2022
Groaning for Resurrection (Romans 8:18-25)
Nearly 2,000 years ago, on a Sunday morning a couple of days removed from the Passover, in Israel, a group of women went to a tomb. Their beloved teacher, leader,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2022
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time
In this article, I want to consider 20 practices that will help you serve Jesus for a long time -- and I think I mean "a long time in one…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 13, 2022
How God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Let Love Have Its Perfect Work in You (1 John 4:17–18)
In this section of 1 John, we are learning to let God's love have its perfect work in us (1 John 4:13-21). Last week we considered the importance of growing…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 28, 2021
A Healthy Heart Before God – A Basic Description of the Uncondemned Heart (1 John 3:23-24)
John has been helping us learn to deal with our hearts when they condemn us (3:19-20). He has shown us what happens when God sets our hearts free of condemnation…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 24, 2021
The Curse – How the World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)
After Adam and Eve fall into sin, God started in on the serpent. He would then address the woman, and finally, the man. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Nate HoldridgeAugust 23, 2021
You Are God’s Child — We Will Become Like God’s Son (1 John 3:2-6)
The thought is astounding. One day, God's children will **be like** Jesus **when He appears** (2). This incredible fact follows John's logic well. If believers are born into God's family,…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 6, 2021
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
Remember Who You Are – Little Children: Forgiven by the Father (1 John 2:12-13)
Nehemiah was a man on a mission. He lived during a time in the Old Testament era when God's people weren't doing well. God had to discipline His people, so…
Nate HoldridgeApril 13, 2021
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
The Life of David: Secret Preparation (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
For many years, David has been one of my favorite Bible characters. He has become a friend to turn to, and his life has encouraged mine. Because the texts explaining…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 1, 2021
Galatians 4:4-5 — The Son Who Came to Make Sons
Today, let us consider four elements of his coming.- When did he come?- Where did he come from?- How did he come?- And why did he come?Each of these questions…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 20, 2020
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
Video Message: Child of God
Is there a way for our fear, our shame, our insecurity, our anger, and the like to be dealt with? There’s one special way I’d like to talk to you…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 6, 2020
Follow #33 — Mark 11:1-11 — What Kind of King Is Jesus
In our last study in Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. The disciples were afraid and amazed at…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 25, 2020
God Will Provide (Genesis 22:8)
God will provide -- this is what Abraham believed. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Nate HoldridgeOctober 20, 2020
Election Year Encouragements for Our Congregation
As everyone is aware, we are in a divisive presidential election season. Though I love my country and consider myself blessed to be a citizen here, as a senior pastor,…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2020
Genesis 42-43
Right now, we’re continuing our journey through the life of Joseph here in Genesis chapter 42 is where we’ll pick up the teaching today. The situation, of course, was laid…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 7, 2020
Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 3 (Genesis 15)
When you are living in between the promise and the fulfillment, when the world seems dark and ominous, it is important to look to the cross of Christ. There, we…
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 15, 2020
Book Excerpt: Christ Unites
Paul tells us who this war is with: Satan, rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces of evil. Paul takes no time defending the reality of these forces. To him,…
Nate HoldridgeJune 25, 2020
Easter 2020 — Romans 8:18-25 — Groaning For Resurrection
Easter 2020 -- Romans 8:18-25 -- Groaning For Resurrection
Nate HoldridgeApril 12, 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
Faith Submits to God (Hebrews 11:20)
The author of Hebrews longed for his readers to live by faith. As Jewish people who'd received Jesus as Messiah-Christ, they were in for ostracization and persecution. The church community…
Nate HoldridgeDecember 3, 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
The True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man (Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul was thankful for the Philippian church. Their faith was real; it had resounded throughout their region. They loved Jesus, and their lives reflected His holiness. They were genuinely progressing…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 31, 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
A Guide for the Climb — Chapter 5 — Remember All Your Previous Rescues (Psalm 124)
If you have ever seen a child walk off a roller coaster with a huge grin on their face, especially if they stepped onto it with a grim one, then…
Nate HoldridgeAugust 15, 2019
A Guide For The Climb — Chapter 4 — Develop A New Eye (Psalm 123)
Our pilgrim has come far on his journey. In his first few songs, he consecrated himself for the climb to Jerusalem. He also realized God would help him on the…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 25, 2019
6 Great Attributes of Jesus’ High Priestly Service to You (Hebrews 7)
No one is like Jesus. I have never known anyone as impressive as him. My Savior, he is also my guide, friend, leader, counselor, teacher, financial planner, advisor, coach, helper,…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 16, 2019
Our pilgrim has made his decision -- he will leave his home and embark on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to worship God. He has said enough is enough. The way…
Nate HoldridgeJune 13, 2019
Humanity was supposed to wear a crown — not one made of gold and jewels, but of God's glory and honor. We were supposed to be a regal people, free…
Nate HoldridgeMay 28, 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
Recently, I attended a large pastor’s conference with church leaders from all over the world. During one of the allotted sessions, they held a question and answer session with senior…
Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2019
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
Take Up a Wartime Mentality (Ephesians 6:10-12)
When one sits down to read the Bible, they will often begin in Genesis. There, the story unfolds with the beauty and extravagance of God’s creation. He speaks light into…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 15, 2019
Perhaps, after reading and studying Romans 7, you feel Paul has put the perfect words to your current struggle. There, he eloquently described our ongoing battle with indwelling sin. That…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 13, 2019
Marriage’s Little Foxes (Songs of Songs 2:15)
The Song of Solomon is the greatest love song ever written. In it, romantic love is evidenced from start to finish, from the beginning of life to the very end.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 18, 2019
Buck the dog, in Jack London’s classic *The Call Of The Wild*, had grown up in lazy and sunny Northern California. He had lived what many would call the good…
Nate HoldridgeNovember 12, 2018
The Point Of Life (Romans 8:28-30)
In a recent sermon at Calvary Monterey, my father — Bill to you — taught on the point of life. His teaching was based off Romans 8:28-30. His bottom line?…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2018
God-Hearted #28 — Do Not Be Afraid. Take Heart. Have Faith In God (2 Samuel 16-17)
Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 16-17.
Nate HoldridgeSeptember 9, 2018
Three Christ-Like Attitudes In Caleb
In Israel's heyday, to call someone 'dog' was an insult, not a stage name in the rap game. Some say the name ‘Caleb’ meant ‘dog.’ Well, not anymore. The Caleb…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 12, 2017
Metro Calvary Men (Session 2) — Strong Identity (Romans 8:12-17)
Theme: We are debtors to the Spirit (no one else); He has made us children of God (radically so).
Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2017
Metro Calvary Men (Session 1) — Real Freedom (Romans 8.1-11)
Theme: *We are not destined for a life of struggle, but a life in the Spirit. Receive your position, believe in the power of the Spirit, and set your mind…
Nate HoldridgeMay 24, 2017