Archival Post: Take Up Your War-Clothes (Ephesians 6:13-17)

May 9, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Take Up Your War-Clothes (Ephesians 6:13-17)

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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 soldiers and their armor up close. The Spirit showed him a parallel, for God has given spiritual armor to his people. This list is life, for with these elements we can stand against the attacks of the enemy. When we are losing in the battle, we can look to this list to see if we have set down any part of our armor, take it back up, and stand again.

Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5

May 7, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Sermon: Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5

The Kingdom, pt. 3: God Rewards Life There (Mark 10:28-30)

May 4, 2023 Nate Holdridge

In this third and final post on Mark 10:17-31, Peter thought about what he'd just witnessed. Jesus had challenged a wealthy young man to sell everything and follow him. The task was too tall, and the young man departed. The rich young ruler hadn't left everything, but Peter realized he and the other disciples had. And he felt he had to tell Jesus about it—*just saying, Jesus*.

Jesus Famous Podcast | A Roundtable On Motherhood

May 3, 2023 Bernhard Klingenberg

As Mother's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some mothers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and ladies discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of mothering, insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight as you mother, prepare for motherhood, or glean for a mom you know.

Archival Post: The Origin Of Truth And Love - Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)

May 2, 2023 Nate Holdridge

The Origin Of Truth And Love - Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)

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Once again, John takes us back to a main theme of his: let us love one another (7). He's not like Paul, who was more linear in his arguments. Instead, John is systematically spiraling in his logic. He's introduced love, talked about it a fair bit, but is now ready to do a deep dive.

The Kingdom, pt. 2: You Cannot Enjoy It Without God's Help (Mark 10:23-27)

April 27, 2023 Nate Holdridge

In our previous post in Mark, we saw the rich young ruler leave Jesus because he loved his possessions. Once the man went away in sorrow, Jesus spoke to his disciples (23). He ruminated on the hindrance wealth can be, keeping someone from entering the kingdom (23, 25). He said it is difficult to enter the kingdom of God! (24). It's hard enough as it is, but wealth creates a whole other obstacle.

Jesus Sees (Revelation 2:9)

April 26, 2023 Nate Holdridge

The church in Smyrna was a persecuted church destined for a set period of suffering. In his letter to this church, Jesus, through the Apostle John, told them he knew all they were about to endure. First, he saw it coming. Second, he had experienced their pain while on the cross. He knew.

Archival Post: Three Christ-Like Attitudes In Caleb

April 25, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Three Christ-Like Attitudes In Caleb

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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 of Israel changed all that.

Fly 18 — Gospel Destination — Galatians 5:22-26

April 23, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Sermon: Gospel Rescue—Galatians 5:19-21

The Kingdom, pt. 1: Jesus Must Be First (Mark 10:17-22)

April 20, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler (Matthew 19:20, Luke 18:18). Even though he had wealth and power, he felt something was missing. And he suspected Jesus had the answers. He was desperate for help, so he ran and knelt before the Lord (17). "Good teacher," he asked Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" (17).