Podcasts about pastor nate

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project"). To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a birds eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought. You can find the Bible Project here https://bibleproject.com/  You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026  If that link doesn't work, try this one: https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)

Listen as Pastor Nate shares one of the most personal and powerful teachings from the Strong Marriage Conference—his own story of walking through divorce and discovering God's restoration on the other side.This isn't comfortable teaching, but it's essential. Whether you've been affected by divorce personally or want to help others who have, this episode provides the biblical framework you need.Perfect for your morning commute or workout when you need truth that goes deeper than surface-level encouragement.You'll Learn:✅ What Scripture actually teaches about divorce and remarriage✅ The difference between God permitting divorce and commanding it✅ How consequences and grace coexist in God's economy✅ Why your next step matters more than your pastPart 6 of the Strong Marriage Conference series. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode that could transform your marriage and faith.

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On this weeks episode of BTG, Pastor Nate preaches an end of the season sermon that is projecting vision about where we are to go for 2026.  This is a season for spiritual growth.Support the show

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grace for the Humble” from James 4:1-10. The end of a year often gives us time to reflect.  What did you see God doing in your heart this past year?  In what way is He growing you?  What are you praying for concerning the year ahead?  An absolute necessity for God to continue His work of growth and sanctification in our lives is humility.  Good thing He gives grace.  Our year end message will focus on the Biblical path toward humility.

In this Christmas Eve episode, Pastor Nate slows down to walk through what Christmas really means—historically, personally, and generationally.Listen as Pastor Nate traces the real history behind December 25th, explaining how early Christians arrived at this date through theology and scripture, not pagan borrowing. You'll discover the powerful symbolism of shepherds raising Passover lambs being the first to witness the Lamb of God.You'll Learn:✅ How early church fathers calculated December 25th✅ The connection between Christ's conception and crucifixion✅ Why the "pagan Christmas" claim doesn't hold up historically✅ Practical ways to pass down the Christmas story to the next generationPerfect for your Christmas Eve commute or morning reflection. Whether you're gathering with family or driving solo, let this episode ground you in the truth that Christmas celebrates.Subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this Christmas message. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

On this special Christmas Eve episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed flies solo while Rabbi Pesach is on his way back from Amfest and the Hanukkah celebration at the White House. Doug welcomes Pastor Nate Brown, cohost of the Under God podcast and pastor of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill, Texas, for a deep dive into what Christmas actually means – not just culturally, but theologically.  Speaking to an audience of both Christians and Jews, Doug and Nate unpack the story of the incarnation – God entering history in the person of Jesus – its roots in Jewish prophecy like Isaiah 9, and why that claim has shaped the world for two thousand years. They tackle the tension between "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays," the consumerism that threatens to hollow out the holiday, and the popular claim that December 25th is just a Christianized pagan festival – walking through early Christian sources that tell a very different story.  They also explore how Christmas connects to Israel, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the continuity between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, why Christmas and Easter can't really be separated, and what it means in 2026 to live as if "God with us" is true: engaging culture instead of retreating from it, and standing publicly with the Jewish people in the face of rising antisemitism and attacks like Bondi Beach. Whether you are a Christian wanting to recover the depth of Christmas, or a Jew curious about what your Christian neighbors are really celebrating, this conversation is for you.

This Christmas Eve, Pastor Nate reminds us that the birth of Jesus is more than a familiar story — it is the moment God stepped into our world to realign our hearts with what we were truly made for. Using Scripture, the imagery of a wandering compass, and the breathtaking truth of God's relentless love, this message invites us to rediscover Jesus as our True North — the only One who can satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. Whether you're feeling off-course or simply ready for a renewed sense of joy and direction, this message points us back to the good news of great joy: a Savior has been born, and He has come to bring us home.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Love” from 1 John 4:9-10. This message is a study of God's love to us in the coming of Jesus. 

Pastor Nate continued our journey through the New Testament in the week's Bible Reading from the Bible Recap, by preaching through Philippians 2-4. Join us as we read through the Bible in a year together as a church!To learn more, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.

Our expectations of Christmas often leave us restless and dissatisfied when the holiday is past. Pastor Nate explains from Haggai 2:6-9 that peace and satisfaction are found not in the gifts or the experiences, but in the Jesus who was promised to come and bring peace with Him.

Where do we find true peace? Is it something that is even possible for us to have in this life? Listen as Pastor Nate unpacks Zechariah's song found in the Gospel of Luke, and learn where our source of peace truly comes from.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Pastor Nate preaches this week on the importance of Repentance and preparing ourselves for our King.

In this third week of Advent, Pastor Nate explores the theme of joy through the powerful moment when God reveals His glory and the message of Christ's birth; Not to kings or religious elites, but to ordinary shepherds in the fields. Drawing from Luke 2:8–20 and 1 Corinthians 1:27–29, we were reminded that God delights in using the overlooked and the humble so that He alone will be glorified and no one can boast in their own merit.We also reflect on how an encounter with God's glory produces lasting joy. This joy then overflows into witness, even in suffering, as seen in the life of Betsie ten Boom. True joy is not tied to circumstances but rooted in Christ, and it shines as a powerful testimony to the world.Never underestimate what God can do through a surrendered, ordinary life, and to ask Him to fill us anew with the joy that comes from encountering His glory. As Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:14–16, we are called to let that light and joy shine to everyone around us!

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Joy” from Psalm 4 and John 15:1-11.  The season with all of its festivities is ramping up as we get closer and closer to Christmas.  Christmas parties, choir concerts, and gift exchanges are putting smiles on our faces. But, does God give us a joy that goes beyond the thrills of the season? Yes, He does and on Sunday we'll study this theme of Biblical joy.  

Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Guest speaker Pastor Nate Boven delivered a timely message titled “Different Seasons Bring Different Roles.” As Center Point Assembly prepares to invite their new pastor in a few weeks, Pastor Nate encourages us all to look for the new roles we may be asked to play as Pastor Justin and his wife, Kari, take on their new positions. What makes the message so powerful is the added dynamic of maintaining the unity and peace that spiritual maturity provides. If a part of the body rebels and rejects the roles they are asked to fulfill, the whole body suffers—just as if one drops a heavy object on the big toe, the entire body feels the pain. Worship and study with us as we seek to understand and embrace the roles this new season may bring.

On this weeks episode of BTG, Pastor Nate preaches a message of hope from the passage of 1Corinthians 16:22 simply titled "Maranatha"Support the show

This week's Advent message focused on how peace and courage are woven together in the Christmas story. Looking at Mary and Joseph, we saw that God's call often arrives with uncertainty, risk, and fear. However, peace grows when we choose obedience over self-protection.Pastor Nate begins by defining courage as the conviction that something matters more than fear, sharing a personal story of responding to God's call to missionary work in Juarez. That same tension shows up in Luke 1 when Mary, an ordinary young woman, is suddenly called to an extraordinary task, and then Joseph is blindsided by Mary's pregnancy until God intervened. Both had many reasons to hesitate, yet both said yes.This teaching emphasizes that following God does not guarantee smooth paths, but it does open the way to His peace. In contrast, Jonah's refusal to obey God's call led him into turmoil and inner conflict. Through his example, we learn that disobedience will steal peace far more than difficult circumstances do.The message closes with a simple Advent practice: signing your name at the bottom of a blank page—symbolizing a willingness to trust God without needing all the details. Peace comes not from certainty in our situation, rather certainty in the one who calls us and surrender to his will. When we say “yes” to God, like Mary and Joseph, we step into the very peace we long for this season.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Peace" from Ephesians 2:11-17. In our second Christmas sermon, we will cover the theme of Biblical peace that comes down from heaven. In Isaiah 9:6 we are told that the Son is the Prince of Peace to His people, and since that is the case, shouldn't there be a unique peace that accompanies our lives? This Sunday we will see how Christ's coming gives us an abiding peace with God and man.

Jesus Christ stands in stark contrast to the rest of humanity. Pastor Nate explains from Luke 22:66-23:25 that we, like Barabas, are the guilty who get to go free because Jesus, the innocent, was condemned in our place.

Listen as Pastor Nate and Pastor Daniel unpack the week's most critical stories affecting Christians in America. From the tragic shooting of National Guardsmen in DC to the shocking revelations about Minnesota NGOs funding terrorism, this episode equips you to understand the spiritual battle unfolding on American soil.Hear how Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending our borders while politicians attack him, and discover why a Mississippi street preacher's case before the Supreme Court matters for every believer's freedom. Perfect for your commute or workout—this conversation will fire you up and ground you in biblical truth.You'll Learn:✅ The 1,400-year history of Islamic conquest targeting the West✅ How spiritual darkness manifests as mental health crises✅ Why re-Christianizing America is the ultimate solution✅ What the UK's persecution of Christians means for usSubscribe now and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Share with a friend who needs biblical confidence for the battles ahead.

Today, Pastor Nate looks at I Timothy 6, and Matthew 6 to truly learn more about our heart and our money. God knew something about ourself when he wrote about money and giving over 2200x in scripture. Apparently he knew this would be a touchy issue for all of us!  Grab your pen (or your electronic device notes app), open your heart, and be willing to hear some truths about our money and giving that we all need to hear. 

In this message Pastor Nate unpacks a short scene in Mark chapter three to show that Jesus is not just popular He is Lord with all authority. See how Jesus draws people to Himself today just like He did two thousand years ago why He invites us to be part of His work and how He looks past religious words to the true posture of our hearts.

Continuing from Jerusalem in Part 2 of this essential 3-part series, Pastor Nate and Israeli tour guide Ronnie Simon walk through six decades of history that shaped today's headlines. From the PLO's formation to Hamas winning elections with 75% of the vote, this conversation provides the context most people never receive.Listen as Ronnie—who has guided tours across Israel for decades—explains why peace deals failed, what Arab nations really think about Palestinians, and why understanding this history matters for Christians today.You'll Learn:✅ The events from 1967 to present that led to today's conflict✅ Why Oslo Accords promised hope but delivered more violence✅ How Israel's 2005 withdrawal from Gaza was meant to bring peace✅ The difference between what leaders say in English versus Arabic✅ Why this isn't just political—it's a religious jihad with global implicationsThis is Part 2 of 3. Make sure you've heard Part 1 and subscribe so you don't miss the powerful conclusion. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

In this message, Pastor Nate teaches what the Bible calls “the prayer of faith”—a bold, confident way of praying that refuses to agree with fear or the lie that “this is just how it will always be.” Through Scripture, testimonies, and practical teaching, he shows how we can pray the Word, stand firm when things feel overwhelming, and believe God for the impossible. This message will encourage you to: Pray with authority, not anxiety Move out of your head and into your spirit Chase doubt out of your heart Speak life over your situation Believe again for healing, restoration, and breakthrough If you've been walking through something hard or need your faith stirred, this will help you lift your eyes and remember: God is not done with you.

In this episode, Pastor Nate teaches on the first Sunday of Advent and the launch of our Christmas series, “Christmas: The Whole Story.” Our focus was hope rooted in God's promises and His perfect timing.We look back to the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 9:2, 6), written centuries before Christ's birth, and noted how God's people waited through generations and even 400 years of silence after Malachi's final words concerning a prophet who would come to prepare the way of the Messiah. Yet in the apparent silence, God was working behind the scenes the entire time.The silence finally broke in Luke 1 with the announcement of John the Baptist's birth, showing again that God answers prayers at the right moment. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story reminds us that God is sovereign and we can trust that he hears us when we pray.Our teaching closes by reflecting on our own seasons of waiting. Advent teaches us to trust that:God keeps His Word.God is always present.God works even when we can't see it.As we continue through Advent, we hold onto the same hope Israel held: the God who fulfilled His promises then is still faithful today!

Title: The Eternal WordSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this sermon from John 1, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores the profound opening of John's Gospel—the Logos, the eternal Word who was with God and was God, and who became flesh to dwell among us. Walking through the encounters of John 2–11, Pastor Nate shows how Jesus met every form of human darkness: religious confusion, moral shame, physical helplessness, spiritual blindness, and even death itself. The sermon culminates in the Bethany scene of John 12, where Mary's extravagant anointing and Judas's cold calculation present two starkly different responses to the Light who has come. We must consider which response will be ours—will we pour out our lives in worship, or will we remain calculating in the darkness? This message is part of the Light in the Darkness Advent series through John 1:1-18 at Calvary Monterey.Link to Discussion QuestionsLink to Sermon Notes

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Hope” from Romans 5:1-5.  We begin our Christmas series starting with the Biblical theme of Hope.  Christmas truly is a wonderful season that we try to fill with all sorts of celebration and happiness.  But, God has given His people a promise that the future eternal benefits we have through Christ will be so beautiful and glorious that if we could see them now you would be blown away.  As we think about Christmas, let's remember that the best is yet to come.

This Congregational Sunday, be inspired again by Jesus' kingdom vision for His church from the parable of the kingdom stewards. As we look back on this year and look forward to our future, we will be refreshed again with the vision God has given us to be a church ON THE MOVE in reaching our community. Pastor Nate will share "ON THE MOVE Vision Refresh" from Matthew 25:14-30. Please sign our digital Connection Card Pizza with the Pastors next Sunday at 11:45am. If you are newer to Brandywine, come enjoy a casual lunch of pizza and salad. Meet some of our church leadership. No registration. The Christmas season kicks off today. We have a lot of special events happening in December. Visit our website for all of the details. Young Adults Christmas Connect on December 5 Meet Me At The Manger Musical on December 13 Christmas at Brandywine Choral Concert on December 15 Learn more about Brandywine membership. Our Annual Congregational Meeting today at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your generosity. Give online Downloaded the Children's Bulletin. License: CSPL066641 Size D #church #OnTheMove #Stewardship #ReachingOurCommunity

In the final message of The Good Life series, Pastor Nate explores Jesus' last Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted.” While persecution often brings to mind dramatic scenes from around the world, Jesus reminds us that opposition also shows up as insults, exclusion, misunderstanding, or quiet resistance when we choose to follow Him. Rather than fearing it, Jesus calls His people to courageous joy - because opposition is evidence that our lives are reflecting His. In this message, we'll learn what true persecution is (and isn't), why obedience naturally brings resistance, and how to respond with joy, love, and faithfulness. Ultimately, Jesus shows us that the Good Life isn't the painless life - it's the Christ-shaped life, blessed even in rejection.

In the final message of The Good Life series, Pastor Nate explores Jesus' last Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted.” While persecution often brings to mind dramatic scenes from around the world, Jesus reminds us that opposition also shows up as insults, exclusion, misunderstanding, or quiet resistance when we choose to follow Him. Rather than fearing it, Jesus calls His people to courageous joy - because opposition is evidence that our lives are reflecting His. In this message, we'll learn what true persecution is (and isn't), why obedience naturally brings resistance, and how to respond with joy, love, and faithfulness. Ultimately, Jesus shows us that the Good Life isn't the painless life - it's the Christ-shaped life, blessed even in rejection.

When we fail, we might be tempted to give up. Pastor Nate explains from Luke 22:54-65 that even when we fail, God's compassion lasts forever. We ought not think God's love is like ours, that changes when someone lets us down.

Listen as Pastor Nate travels to Israel and sits down with historian and tour guide Ronnie Simon—live from the Dead Sea—for a conversation that will reshape how you understand the Middle East.Ronnie brings 40 years of experience living in Israel and a history degree from Hebrew University to answer the questions most Americans can't: Was there ever a Palestinian state? Who created the refugee crisis? Why does this conflict seem unsolvable?Perfect for your commute or workout—this episode equips you with the historical facts you need to cut through the noise and think biblically about one of the most misunderstood regions on earth.You'll Learn:✅ The Roman origin of the name "Palestine" and why it matters today✅ What Mark Twain found when he visited this land in 1867✅ How demographics dramatically shifted in the late 19th century✅ The 1947 UN plan and why only one nation was born✅ Why Christians are called to understand and support IsraelSubscribe and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Pastor Nate will preach about marriage.When we allow Jesus to heal and redeem us and our relationships in order to follow God's process and design, Christ is glorified, others are honored, and we are blessed.====================

Pastor Nate reminds us that our redemption is by Grace! We don't earn, through works, our redemption. We are saved by grace through faith. Our faith begins with a gift from God because of his grace toward us.

Pastor Nate continued our journey through the New Testament in the week's Bible Reading from the Bible Recap, by preaching through James' teaching on faith and works in James 2.Join us as we read through the Bible in a year together as a church!To learn more, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.

Pastor Nate continued our journey through the New Testament in the week's Bible Reading from the Bible Recap, by preaching through James' teaching on faith and works in James 2.Join us as we read through the Bible in a year together as a church!To learn more, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.

In this message, Pastor Nate unpacks Jesus' words, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” showing how true peace is more than avoiding conflict - it's restoring things to the way they ought to be. Through practical steps and biblical truth, we learn how to pursue healing, reconciliation, and the kind of shalom that reflects the heart of God.

In this message, Pastor Nate unpacks Jesus' words, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” showing how true peace is more than avoiding conflict - it's restoring things to the way they ought to be. Through practical steps and biblical truth, we learn how to pursue healing, reconciliation, and the kind of shalom that reflects the heart of God.

Pastor Nate joins us this week to show how Solomon's life warns that small compromises can lead to idolatry, and how guarding our hearts begins with continually seeking, abiding in, and depending on Jesus.

On this weeks episode of BTG, Pastor Nate preaches a message based around the story of Joseph and challenges us to dare to dream again.Support the show

You've heard the story of Adam and Eve before: a snake, an apple, a garden, and a whole lot of trouble.But what if that's not what the story was ever meant to be about?In this first episode of Sunday School Remix, Pastor Nate digs into the Garden of Eden story with grown-up eyes. Together, we look at how this ancient story speaks to our world today, where we still wrestle with control, guilt, and the temptation to “play God.”Maybe the serpent wasn't Satan.Maybe the fruit wasn't an apple.And maybe the real “fall” was never about disobedience at all — but about shame and blame.In this episode:The surprising details Genesis actually says (and doesn't say)Why calling the serpent “Satan” misses the pointThe connection between the fig tree and Jesus' last weekHow shame and blame became humanity's oldest reflexWhat it means to let God be God — and live unashamed✨ Sunday School Remix is a new Together 4 Good series re-examining familiar Bible stories to uncover what they really tell us about faith, humanity, and grace today.

Title: The Upside Down KingSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this Sunday sermon from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines Matthew 4:1-11 and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Pastor Nate reveals how Jesus' forty-day testing reversed Israel's forty-year failure, demonstrating what kind of King he would be—one who lives by God's Word, trusts the Father's care, and maintains exclusive loyalty rather than taking shortcuts to glory. Through careful exposition of each temptation, Pastor Nate shows how Jesus fulfilled Israel's story as our representative, teaches us how to endure temptation through Scripture, and models the servant-King leadership that defines his entire ministry. The message offers practical guidance for pursuing satisfaction God's way, developing trust-based relationships with God through remembrance and worship, and rejecting idolatrous crowns to receive the imperishable crown from God. Pastor Nate concludes with a clear gospel invitation, calling listeners to trust in the Upside Down King who conquered sin, Satan, and death through his perfect obedience and sacrificial love.Link to Discussion QuestionsLink to Sermon Notes

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Anthem | Week 1 | When the Praises Go Up! | Pastor Nate Birdine | Life Center Tacoma Big Idea: Through Thanksgiving - we rise above the noise of SELF. Two problems in our present world: 1. Focus on self - comfort, being made well, being made better. 2. A heart of complaint Would we not start with comlpaint, but with thanks Psalms 100:4-5 (CSB) Our praise reminds who is in charge Psalms 100:3 (CSB) Luke 10:21-22 (CSB) "Some men live as if they made themselves; they call themselves 'self-made men,' and they adore their supposed creators." -Charles Spurgeon You shape the culture of thankfulness in your lives Psalms 100:1-2 (CSB)

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Create in Me a Clean Heart” from Psalm 51.  In our third message concerning repentance we will look at the Biblical response to sin found in Psalm 5.

This week, Pastor Nate brings clarity to a very difficult topic that is not talked about much, when God says NO.  Even the HEROES of our faith in Scripture experienced painful, difficult NO's.  This message will bring you peace and encouragement with a topic that normally brings pain and bitterness.  God has purpose in the NO, but we have to trust him!