God's Systematic Destruction of Our Self-Reliance (2 Corinthians 1:8-9)

April 9, 2019 Nate Holdridge

God's System.jpg — God's Systematic Destruction of Our Self-Reliance

(2 Corinthians 1:8-9)

Though we do not know what trial Paul endured in Asia, the Corinthians knew, and what we do understand is that he was "utterly burdened beyond strength." The man was at his breaking point, unable to endure, feeling his last ounce of strength evaporate. Paul trudged through great pain in his years, but this was the last straw. (4 Minutes/750 Words)

Many Desperately Need The New Family Of The Church (Psalm 38:11, 2 Corinthians 2:8)

October 29, 2018 Nate Holdridge

Like smoke’s residue, the stench of his rebellion clung to him. The waves and billows of David's sin had pushed him to the floor. He felt unable to stand. (500 Words / 3 Minutes)

Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 2. The Spirit Transforms Us (2 Corinthians 3:18)

October 3, 2018 Nate Holdridge

Marriage Principle #2: The Spirit Transforms Us

2 Corinthians 3:18

Christina and I are not the same people we were in 2002, the year we stood before God and witnesses and declared our covenant of love for one another. As age and life has ticked by, we have both matured. In a sense, because we were relatively young when we married, we have grown up together. But our personal growth is not due entirely to the natural flow of life. No, we have both experienced spiritual transformation at the hands of Jesus Christ. He has shaped and molded us over the years. (5 Minutes / 1000 words)

God's Surpassing Power

November 23, 2017 Nate Holdridge

Power. Might. Strength. There is a brand of power that is human. There is also a power that belongs to God. Our text calls it “surpassing power.” I am born with Nate-power, but God gives surpassing power. He gives a might and strength which surpasses. But what does God’s surpassing power surpass?

3 Minutes / 500 Words

How Suffering Can Benefit Us

November 16, 2017 Nate Holdridge

The following points came from a message my father taugh about the suffering church in Smyrna. Through Smyrna's pain, he explained some of the benefits of suffering. Here are each of his points, with his cross reference, followed by my explanations...

6 Minutes / 1100 Words

Handling Revelations Well

November 2, 2017 Nate Holdridge

The servant of Christ is a learner of Christ. As the years tick by, Christ will reveal Himself to His disciples, His servants. In the word, through experiences, and in prayer, the servant of Christ will receive revelation regarding God and His Word. You walk with Jesus, and you learn stuff. But how can to receive these revelations well?

8 Minutes / 1500 Words

7 Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk By Faith

June 8, 2017 Nate Holdridge

It would have been awesome to have been part of the first church. But instead, I was born in 1978. Still, in my mind, I am part of that first church. That age still exists. I’m in it...

10 Minutes / 1900 Words

Face-Time: How Real Transformation Occurs

April 18, 2017 Nate Holdridge

Moses did not know. Quite simply, he had enjoyed God. Face to face in interaction, like friends...

4 Minutes / 800 Words