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What Assurance Produces - Prayer (1 John 5:14-17)

October 26, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Good doctrine leads to healthy action, and John believed his teaching would lead his audience to a life of confidence before God. And this is how he approached the end of his letter, explaining to them what that confidence should produce. First, prayer. Second, specific convictions. This week and next, as we draw near to the closeout or study of this letter, we will look at both. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)

When Evil Spread to All (Genesis 6:1-8)

October 11, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 6:1-8)

Before diving into this portion of Genesis, it is worth mentioning that it has been debated for a few thousand years now. Scholars have long considered it one of the most difficult to interpret. And, though I am no scholar, I agree. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)

The Curse - How the World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)

August 23, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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)

The Fall (Genesis 3:4-6)

August 9, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(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 Minutes/900 Words)

Two Trees (Genesis 2:16-17)

June 28, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 2:16-17)

The first thing we must notice is how **the LORD God commanded the man** (16). He told Adam what was good (and bad) for him. He told Adam he had a choice -- life or death. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

Exodus 21

March 31, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Exodus 21 starts with verse one. “Now these are the rules,” God says to Moses, “that you shall set before them.” This section regarding the civil law for ancient Israel are laws concerning how they would treat each other and conduct business.

Follow #48 -- Why Was Jesus Crucified? -- Mark 15:16-47

March 28, 2021 Nate Holdridge

In our passage today, we will observe "Jesus Christ and him crucified." It is a stunning event, one we will continue to mine at our Good Friday service -- and every gathering of our church until he returns. Christianity, you see, is not centered upon tenets or doctrines or beliefs or behaviors, but on the events of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 7-9

January 27, 2021 Nate Holdridge

God is greater than all gods. No one can compete with God. No ideology, no man, no movement, no religion, no god of our making. No goal or mindset or mentality that is contrary to him is greater than him. God is the greatest. This is the sentiment that we should come away with in studying Exodus chapter seven through 13. When looking at the plagues that God unleashed upon ancient Egypt in order to deliver his people, Israel, from their captivity and from their slavery. So today we're going to begin, actually, looking at God delivering these plagues upon Egypt through his man, Moses

Faith Receives Power for the Impossible From God (Hebrews 11:11–12)

November 12, 2019 Nate Holdridge

"Sarah herself received power to conceive." It is an exhilarating statement. In her old age, Abraham's wife received God's power for the impossible by faith. She came to trust God, and that reliance upon the omnipotent God yield her the child of promise. God had told Abraham and Sarah they'd have a child together. They could cling to the word of God on this one. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

7 Marks Of A Cool Church (Acts 2:42)

September 10, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Acts 2:42)

I have heard recitations of Acts 2:42 my entire Christian life. Seems the circles I run in love it. Part of it has got to be the sweet outline -- "4 things, everyone. Teaching, fellowship, bread-breaking, and prayers." But another part of it has got to be the beauty. Who wouldn't want to be part of something as radical as the early days of the church? Jesus ascended. The Spirit fell. The crowd gathered. Peter preached, and 3,000 souls were added to the church. How did they respond? Acts 2:42. (12 Minutes, 3000 Words)