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Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: MoneySpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores what Proverbs—and the whole of Scripture—teach about money, wealth, and material possessions. While many assume the Bible views money only as a danger or temptation, Pastor Nate reveals a more balanced and hopeful perspective: material possessions can be good gifts from God for our enjoyment, but they must never take His place in our hearts. Learn how God calls His people to financial wisdom, contentment, and sacrificial generosity as visible expressions of His redemptive work in our lives.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: FriendshipSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this Sunday Sermon from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge speaks about the power, necessity, and beauty of gospel-shaped friendship in a world increasingly marked by isolation and disconnection. Drawing from Proverbs and the nature of God Himself, Nate calls believers to pursue friendships that are constant, courageous, refining, and shaped by the love and mission of Christ. Let's be encourage to resist shallow connections and instead build relationships rooted in reverence for God, mutual spiritual growth, and sacrificial love.Link to Discussion QuestionsLink to Sermon Notes
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: WorkSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 10:4-5Overview: In this Sunday message, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores what Proverbs has to say about our work and careers. With clarity and conviction, he challenges us to see work not merely as a way to pay the bills but as a deeply spiritual act that reflects God's character. Whether we're digging ditches, managing teams, or raising children, our work can become a meaningful expression of love, diligence, and integrity. This teaching unpacks how we can view our jobs through God's wisdom—and how that wisdom can transform our everyday labor into lasting worship.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: Down With The KingSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Ephesians 1:15-23Overview: This Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Nate Holdridge walks through the grand sweep of Scripture to show how Jesus fulfills the centuries-long hope for a true and glorious King. From creation to Christ's enthronement, this teaching from Ephesians 1:15–23 reminds us that the risen Jesus now reigns with unmatched power and invites us into his expanding kingdom. Discover how your life fits into God's eternal plan through the reign of King Jesus.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: A Life Built on the Fear of the LordSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 9Overview: In this Sunday sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge walks us through Proverbs 9, the final movement in the preamble of Proverbs. He shows us how the fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom and contrasts the invitations of Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly. With compelling illustrations and biblical insights, Pastor Nate invites us to build lives rooted in reverence for God—lives that are receptive to instruction, alive to God's path, guarded at the heart, and continually drawn to his wisdom. This message offers a powerful call to live more fully in the reality of God's good design.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: A Tale of Two VoicesSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 8Overview: In this week's Sunday teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge brings us a narrative sermon from Proverbs 8, where Wisdom herself recounts the long history of her voice—her partnership with God at creation, her battle against the serpent's lies, and her ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Speaking from the heights, at the crossroads, and within the gates of our lives, Wisdom invites us to heed her voice over the enemy's deception. This message reveals the tension between two eternal voices and invites listeners to embrace the victorious wisdom of the cross, now alive in the church and destined to reign forever.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: For (Sexual) TemptationSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 6:20-7:27Overview: In this week's teaching from Proverbs 6:20–7:27, Pastor Nate Holdridge walks us through one of Scripture's most detailed passages about sexual temptation and the call to wisdom. He highlights how God forms our hearts through his Word, how temptation operates through deception and desire, and how the gospel doesn't just forgive us but transforms us. This is a message about more than avoiding sin—it's about embracing the life Jesus came to give.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom For A Complex World: Garden LivingSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 6:1-19Overview: In this Sunday teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge unpacks Proverbs 6:1-19, examining how God's wisdom sharpens our ability to navigate life's complexities. He highlights three key areas—wise financial stewardship, diligent work, and peacemaking—showing how each reflects God's design for maturity. Through this passage, we see the contrast between wisdom and folly, learning how to avoid financial recklessness, overcome apathy, and reject divisiveness. Ultimately, Pastor Nate points us to Christ, the perfect steward, faithful worker, and true peacemaker, who redeems our failures and leads us into a life of wisdom.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: The Life it Produces Speaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 3:13-35Overview: This week, Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from Proverbs 3:13-35, exploring how God's wisdom establishes order, provides security, and creates life-giving communities. True wisdom is more than knowledge—it is the foundation for a flourishing life. Looking at creation, the rhythms of life, and the example of Joseph, we see how wisdom sustains and blesses not only ourselves but those around us. How can we align our lives with God's wisdom and experience its blessing? Join us as we consider what wisdom produces in our daily lives.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: God's Wisdom in a Complex World: It's Worth TrustingSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 3:1-12Overview: In this message, Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from Proverbs 3:1-12, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's wisdom over our own instincts. He explores the destination, description, and drive of trust, showing how God's wisdom leads to lasting blessings, even when it feels counterintuitive. Through practical examples and biblical insight, Pastor Nate challenges us to internalize God's steadfast love and faithfulness so that we can confidently walk in His ways. Whether navigating decisions, finances, or difficulties, this passage calls us to wholehearted trust in the God who is always faithful.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: God's Wisdom in a Complex World: Back to BasicsSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 1:8-19Overview: In this message, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Proverbs 1:8-19, focusing on foundational wisdom that shapes a life of flourishing. Drawing from the timeless principles of parental guidance, resisting peer pressure, and avoiding the traps of greed and folly, Nate emphasizes the beauty and honor that come from walking in God's wisdom. This sermon encourages listeners to embrace the simple yet profound truths of Scripture, trusting in God's power to lead us toward life and flourishing.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: God's Wisdom for a Complex World: The FoundationSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Proverbs 1:1-7Overview: In this teaching from Proverbs 1:1-7, Pastor Nate Holdridge introduces our series, God's Wisdom for a Complex World. This message explores how wisdom equips us to navigate life's uncertainties, focusing on what God's wisdom produces, who it is for, and where it begins. By centering on the fear of the Lord as the foundation of true wisdom, this sermon invites us to embrace a God-centered approach to life, shaping our character, relationships, and decisions.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Overflowing Love of the FatherSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Galatians 4:4-6Overview: In this Sunday teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores the overflowing love of the Father as revealed in Galatians 4:4-6. This passage highlights the Trinitarian nature of God and its profound implications for our relationship with Him, our understanding of salvation, and our call to live in unity and mission. Join us as we unpack the depths of God's relational and self-sufficient love, which overflows to transform lives and restore relationships.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves ChristlikenessSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 3:12-21Overview: In this week's message, Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study of Philippians, exploring how an advancing gospel community craves Christlikeness. Drawing from Philippians 3:12-21, Pastor Nate unpacks Paul's call to pursue Christlikeness with intentionality, focus, and perseverance. Through vivid illustrations and practical applications, this teaching encourages us to set our minds on the ultimate goal of becoming more like Jesus, leave behind distractions of the past, and walk in partnership with godly examples who guide us toward the upward call of God.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves ChristlikenessSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 3:12-21Overview: In this week's message, Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study of Philippians, exploring how an advancing gospel community craves Christlikeness. Drawing from Philippians 3:12-21, Pastor Nate unpacks Paul's call to pursue Christlikeness with intentionality, focus, and perseverance. Through vivid illustrations and practical applications, this teaching encourages us to set our minds on the ultimate goal of becoming more like Jesus, leave behind distractions of the past, and walk in partnership with godly examples who guide us toward the upward call of God.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Enjoys Authentic ChristianitySpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 3:1-11Overview: In this week's sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Philippians 3:1-11, showing how an advancing gospel community thrives through authentic Christianity. Drawing from Paul's personal testimony, Pastor Nate unpacks the joy of knowing Christ, the dangers of misplaced confidence, and the transforming power of the gospel. This message challenges believers to embrace the righteousness of Christ, discard distractions, and pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, experiencing both His resurrection power and the fellowship of His sufferings.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into DarknessSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 2:12-30Overview: In this week's message, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Philippians 2:12-30, revealing how Paul encourages the Philippians to shine as lights in a dark world. Paul's words challenge believers to work out their salvation with genuine reverence, hold firmly to the gospel, and emulate Christ's sacrificial love through actions that reflect His character. Using vivid imagery—runner, laborer, and drink offering—Paul paints a picture of dedicated service and obedience, calling the church to a life of meaningful purpose and joyful humility.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Participates in God's KingdomSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 2:1-11Overview: In this week's sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge leads us through Philippians 2:1-11, where Paul calls the church to participate in God's kingdom through unity, humility, and servanthood. Pastor Nate explores how the ultimate example of Christ's self-emptying and service leads to His exaltation and vindication. As we follow Christ, we are called to live out a cruciform life, embodying the humility, obedience, and sacrificial love of Jesus in every area of life.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Title: The Mature Live Within a Praying CommunitySpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 5:13-20Overview: In this week's message, Pastor Nate Holdridge walks us through James 5:13-20, focusing on the importance of living in a praying community. He highlights how prayer should encompass every aspect of our lives—whether we are suffering, rejoicing, sick, or in need of forgiveness. Pastor Nate encourages us to build a culture of prayer in our church, where we support one another through hardships, confess sins, and seek God's healing. Join us as we learn how the power of faith-filled prayer transforms both individuals and communities at Calvary Monterey.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Mature are Patient in a Hard WorldSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 5:7-12Overview: In this teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores James 5:7-12, highlighting the essential quality of patience for believers navigating a challenging world. Drawing from examples like the prophets and Job, Pastor Nate encourages us to adjust our expectations, prepare for Christ's return, and live with spiritual readiness. This sermon calls us to steadfastness, faithfulness, and careful commitment as we await the coming of the Lord. Tune in to gain insights on how to develop the patience needed to thrive in the face of trials.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Mature Navigate Finances with GodSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 5:1-6Overview: In this sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge tackles James 5:1-6, a bold and direct passage on the proper navigation of wealth and finances in light of God's judgment. Pastor Nate explores the dangers of hoarding, luxury, and economic injustice, offering practical insights for living a life of generosity, justice, and eternal perspective. Through this challenging text, listeners are invited to reassess their relationship with money and consider how to use their resources for God's glory while being mindful of the eternal consequences of their financial decisions.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Mature Walk Through Life With GodSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 4:13-17Overview: In this week's sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge takes us through James 4:13-17, highlighting the importance of acknowledging God's will in every aspect of our lives, including our plans. He explores how maturity in Christ means walking with God through life's uncertainties, recognizing the brevity of life, and trusting His guidance. Join us as we reflect on how planning in submission to God's sovereignty allows us to live purposefully and confidently.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Mature Pursue GodSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 4:1-12Overview: In this week's message, Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from James 4:1-12, addressing the critical issue of Christian maturity within the church. He explains how immaturity disrupts relationships and how the mature believer remedies this by humbly pursuing God. With practical insights on resisting temptation, fostering unity, and deepening one's relationship with the Lord, this teaching encourages believers to embrace a life marked by spiritual growth and community harmony. Join us as we explore how humility before God leads to grace and exaltation, both in our lives and within our church family.Link to Sermon Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge's teaching titled "God's Plan For Us" from Exodus 6.
Pastor Nate Holdridge's teaching titled "God's Plan For Us" from Exodus 6.
Title: The Mature Tame Their SpeechSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: James 3:1-12Overview: In this sermon from Pastor Nate Holdridge, we explore the profound impact of our words and the necessity of taming our speech through the book of James. James presents a sobering picture of the tongue's potential for destruction, likening it to a raging fire set ablaze by hell itself. Yet, he also offers hope, reminding us that true maturity in Christ is marked by a mastery over our words. Join us as we unpack James' teachings, raising our awareness of the significance of our speech and learning to allow God to transform our words into vessels of blessing, healing, and life. Prepare to be challenged and empowered in your journey towards Christlike speech.Link to Sermon Notes
Title: The Mature Endure Temptation Speaker: Nate Holdridge Text: James 1:12-18Overview: In this sermon on James 1:12-18, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores the concept of enduring temptation as a mark of spiritual maturity. He discusses how a strong love for God, honest ownership of our struggles, and unwavering trust in God's goodness can help us persevere through trials and resist the lure of temptation. Pastor Nate provides practical guidance and encouragement for cultivating a deeper relationship with God and relying on His transformative power in our lives.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions
Second session at our 2023 Men's Conference by Pastor Nate Holdridge on “Tonic” Masculinity from Titus 2:2.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of A Jesus Famous Men & Women Live As A Sacrifice Unto God.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of A Jesus Famous Man Fosters A Gospel-Oriented Community.
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge in Psalm chapter 6.Discussion Questions | Sermon Notes | Give | Connection
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Serve Their Homes For Christ.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ's Vision For Marriage
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies.
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge this Easter Sunday.Discussion Questions | Sermon Notes | Give | Connection
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge on this Palm Sunday.Discussion Questions | Sermon Notes | Give | Connection
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Growth Nights with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Walk With God All Life Long.
Pastor Nate Holdridge begins our new Growth Night with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Are Being Restored By Christ
Pastor Nate Holdridge begins our new Growth Night with the topic of Jesus Famous Men Love God Because He First Loved Them
A message from Pastor Nate Holdridge about the purpose of our Jesus Famous Podcast.
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge this Advent season.Give | Connection
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge this Advent season.Give | Connection
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge.
Pastor Nate Holdridge's teaching, titled "Growing in Devotion to Christ" on May 2, 2021.
Merry Christmas Church! Here is a special Christmas Eve message from Pastor Nate Holdridge.
A special Christmas message from Pastor Nate Holdridge.Sermon Notes | Give | Connection
A message from Pastor Nate Holdridge in Psalm 121.Sermon Notes | Life Group Questions | Give | Connection
A special message from Pastor Nate Holdridge in light of the River and Carmel Fires affecting our community at this time.
Tuesday Night Church message from Pastor Nate Holdridge continuing in the book of Genesis.Link to Sermon Notes
In this conversation Pastor Nate Holdridge interviews Pastor Bill Buffington from Calvary Chapel South Central LA about all the civil unrest happening in our world right now. They answer questions like how does the word and the gospel shape our view at this time? What should individuals in the church do? Do you think listening to experiences of others in important? How can a believer initiate this? Do you feel the church has been too silent about racism? And so much more. We pray this conversation helps you navigate how to continue to make Jesus Famous even now. We pray this conversation can be the beginning of many conversations in your home and in our church body to help us bring unity and the gospel message to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Link to Pastor Bill's Church
Tuesday night message from Pastor Nate Holdridge in Genesis chapter 17.Link to Sermon Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge's teaching in Revelation 17
Pastor Nate Holdridge's teaching in Revelation 1
A special episode from Pastor Nate Holdridge.
A special devotional thought from Pastor Nate Holdridge about processing grief and sorrow during this time of the COVID-19 virus.
The seven "I am" statements we find in the gospel of John give us such insight and understanding of the heart and character of Jesus. These statements draw us to a personal understanding of who Jesus is and what his mission was. As we study these seven statements, we are brought into a closer relationship with our savior. We understand why we need him, why we worship him, and why he calls us friends. This message is by Pastor Nate Holdridge at Calvary Monterey in John chapter 11 verse 25.—calvary.comInstagram: @calvarymonterey
Pastor Nate Holdridge starts our Tuesday Night Church service with a bible study through the book of Genesis.Sermon Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study through the book of 1 John.Link to Pastor Nate's Notes
Time away ... distance ... can often bring new perspective. Pastor Nate Holdridge of Calvary Monterey gained new wisdom and insight into the way he is to minister to his family, and he gained this perspective while on sabbatical. This podcast isn't a spanking, it's an encouragement. It's wisdom for the pastor who loves his family.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study through the book of 1 John.Link to Pastor Nate’s Notes
Strength for Today's Host Bill Holdridge interviews his son Nate, the senior pastor of Calvary Monterey on the Monterey Peninsula in California. Nate was able to take a two month sabbatical after 20 years of ministry in the church, and he shares some of what he learned and observed from his time away with his family. This will bless and encourage the senior pastor to make room for sabbath, and some of the valid and important reasons to do it.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study through the book of 1 John in chapter 2.Link to Pastor Nate's Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge from Calvary Monterey shares a challenging, insightful, and equipping message from 1 John chapter 2 on the subject of loving one another.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study through the book of Philippians.Link to Pastor Nate's Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our study through the book of Hebrews in chapter 8.1. Because It's New (7-8)2. Because It's Grace-Based (9)3. Because It's Inward And Dynamic (10)4. Because It Calls Us Into A Personal Relationship With God (11)5. Because It Leads To Total Forgiveness (12)Link to Pastor Nate's Sermon Notes
Pastor Nate Holdridge discusses why Jesus is the best friend you can have.Link to Pastor Nate's blog
Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from Matthew 1-2 with a special Christmas Message.
Pastor Nate Holdridge continues in the United for Unity series with Ephesians 6:1-9 United in Home and Work. Link to Pastor Nate's Sermon Notes:
Pastor Nate Holdridge's message on Genesis 49:28 - 50:26
Guest speaker Pastor Nate Holdridge of Calvary Chapel Monterey shares from Philippians chapter two. Here we find Paul exhorting us to "work out our salvation" with the promise that God's command is also the assurance of His enabling. When we submit to God, He empowers us to do His will.
Our Senior Pastor Nate Holdridge speaks on Exodus 31:1-6, 35:34, 39:43 with a message entitled “The Right People For The Right Job”.
Pastor Nate Holdridge from Calvary Monterey concludes our Restore Worship Conference.
Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches John 14:1-14
Pastor Nate Holdridge teach John 4:1-26