Jesus' Atmosphere of Grace (Mark 2:23-28)

May 4, 2022 Nate Holdridge

As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness of sins to the paralyzed man. He called Matthew the tax collector and ate with sinners. He did not fast, but feasted, with his disciples. And, in each episode, he was a stark contrast to the religious leaders of his day. (11 Minutes/2900 Words)

Archival Post: Are You Anchored In God's Promise?

December 14, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Are You Anchored In God's Promise?

Archival Post

Hebrews 6:18 says we can "have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us." You might immediately think of a hope or a dream. As the author tells of Abraham and how he clung to God's promise, you might find the strength to hold onto promises you think God has personally made to you.

Childlike People Have the Kingdom (Mark 10:15)

October 27, 2020 Nate Holdridge

"...For to such (people like children) belongs the kingdom of God” (Mark 10:14b). What does this mean? To answer this question, we must recall how the disciples felt about Jesus, the kingdom, and these children. They had stood outside the house, policing who went in to see Jesus. They knew Jesus was the King of a kingdom, but they didn't yet understand the nature of that kingdom. (4 Minutes/800 Words)

Video Message: The Never Ending Empire

October 16, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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There is a nation, a kingdom, a empire that will stand forever. Daniel saw it through a dream that King Nebuchadnezzar had thousands of years ago. In the dream there was a statue that had a gold head, chest and arms of silver, and feet of iron mixed with clay. Daniel interpreted the dream to represent four kingdoms, the Babylonian empire, the Persian empire, the Grecian empire, and the Roman Empire. In the vision there was a stone that destroyed the entire statue.

Are You Anchored In God's Promise? (Hebrews 6:13-20)

June 20, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 6:13-20)