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Works of the Flesh: Sexual Misalignment (Galatians 5:19-21)

Here, we find a list of the works of the flesh (19). Paul has told us that two elements within Christians, the flesh and the Spirit, are at constant odds.…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2025

Encouraging Word

The Gospel Starts a War Within (Galatians 5:16-18)

When I was a boy, it took my family a little while to realize I was left-handed. One of my earliest memories is of an interchange with my paternal grandfather.…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2025

Sunday Teachings God's Wisdom for a Complex World

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

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Sermon Notes Sunday Teachings Maturity Profiled

03 Maturity Profiled—The Mature Receive Wisdom—James 1:19-26

Sunday Sermon: The Mature Receive Wisdom—James 1:19-26

Nate HoldridgeMay 26, 2024

Sermon Notes Sunday Teachings Knowing God

Knowing God 10—God Tests—Exodus 15:22-17:7

Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 10—God Tests—Exodus 15:22-17:7

Nate HoldridgeNovember 26, 2023

Sunday Teachings

Fly 16—The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18

Sunday Sermon: The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18

Nate HoldridgeApril 2, 2023

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For Men

04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ’s Design For Their Bodies

04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies

Nate HoldridgeMay 2, 2022

Christian Life

Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)

Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin…

Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2022

Christian Life

His Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12-13)

Mark does not include robust detail about Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each.…

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2022

Sunday Teachings

Nehemiah 6:1-7:4—God Renews His People By Helping Them Endure

Nate HoldridgeFebruary 13, 2022

Christian Life

The Fall (Genesis 3:4-6)

At this point, Satan had Eve teed up. He had planted the seeds of doubt in God and in God's word. She was ready for destruction, primed for manipulation. (4…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 9, 2021

Christian Life

How Not To Respond to Temptation (Genesis 3:1-3)

At this point in Genesis, all is well. God, out of His infinite love, has made the world. He has created man and woman in His image. They are in…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 26, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

How To Love God’s People — Part 1 (1 John 3:11-12)

In our last few studies of 1 John, we celebrated the glorious truth that God loves us so much that He decided to call all believers His children. In this…

Nate HoldridgeJuly 20, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

Love the Father — What Is Our Motivation for Resisting the World? (1 John 2:17)

John has shown us what worldliness looks like. These three temptations have had their way with us for humanity's entire existence. Perhaps you thought of this in looking at all…

Nate HoldridgeJune 1, 2021

Christian Life 1st John

Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 2 (1 John 2:16)

Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…

Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2021

Christian Life For Men 1st John

Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 1 (1 John 2:16)

Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…

Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2021

Christian Life

Hosea: A Living Parable

God asked Hosea to do something hard. As a prophet, Hosea would serve as a living parable for a rebellious Israel. (1 Minute/250 Words)

Nate HoldridgeMarch 8, 2021

Christian Life

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

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

You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23–27)

The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)

Nate HoldridgeNovember 17, 2020

Christian Life

God Is Light, Part 2 (1 John 1:5-22)

The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 29, 2020

Christian Life

Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1 (Genesis 15)

After defeating the four invading kings and returning the goods and peoples of the weaker kings, Abram had a meeting with the King of Salem and the King of Sodom.…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 3, 2020

Christian Life

Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12–13)

in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each. Instead, Mark gives an overview of the events. He isn't as…

Nate HoldridgeJune 23, 2020

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Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 12 – Obtain a Calm and Quiet Soul (Psalm 131)

I had an experience recently that illustrates the truth of our next song. As a runner, I sometimes enjoy heading to a local school to run their track. There, I…

Nate HoldridgeMay 13, 2020

Christian Life

The Strategy of Unforgiveness (2 Corinthians 2:11)

Paul had asked the Corinthian church to do something difficult. In his previous letter, he'd told them to remove one of the members who was in unrepentant rebellion against God.…

Nate HoldridgeApril 23, 2020

Christian Life

How Not to Handle Temptation (Genesis 3:2)

Temptation is all around us. Daily, we are bombarded with the pull fleshly passions. Because of temptation, we must feed the Spirit. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)

Nate HoldridgeApril 21, 2020

Christian Life

Serve God (Matthew 4)

Temptation breathed down his neck. Satan himself pummelled Jesus with despairing thoughts, trying to move the Christ to error. In the wilderness, dry and breaking, Jesus stood alone under the…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 21, 2019

Christian Life

A Plea for Ananias (Acts 5)

Why did you do it, Ananias? How could you try to lie to God with your donation? You could have kept it all for yourself. You didn't need to give…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2019

Sunday Teachings

The True Vine #5 — Love The Father (1 John 2:15-17)

The True Vine #5 -- Love The Father (1 John 2:15-17)

Nate HoldridgeOctober 6, 2019

Sunday Teachings

Hebrews 2:5-18 / Jesus Is Better #3 / Jesus Stepped Down So We Could Step Up

Teaching Outline for Hebrews 2:5-18.

Nate HoldridgeDecember 9, 2018

Christian Life

4 Protections Against Temptation — Luke 4:1-12

This is a guest post for calvarychapel.com.Read here.12 Minutes / 2,300 Words

Nate HoldridgeAugust 25, 2018

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