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God's Wisdom for a Complex World 01: The Foundation (Proverbs 1:1-7)

January 12, 2025 Nate Holdridge

In this teaching from Proverbs 1:1-7, we 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.

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Applying Paul's Illustration: Purge Anti-Gospels & Know Who You Are (Gal. 4:30-31)

January 9, 2025 Nate Holdridge

Applying Paul's Illustration: Purge Anti-Gospels & Know Who You Are

Galatians 4:30-31

Today, we finish looking at Paul’s illustration using the story of Sarah and Hagar, which he used to show the struggle between law and grace for the Galatians. Let’s look at two more applications from this Old Testament story.

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Applying Paul's Illustration: Rejoice in Spiritual Barrenness & Expect a Struggle with Legalism (Galatians 4:27-29)

January 2, 2025 Nate Holdridge

Applying Paul's Illustration: Rejoice in Spiritual Barrenness & Expect a Struggle with Legalism

Galatians 4:27-29

In last week’s post from Galatians, we saw how Paul used the story of Hagar, Sarah, and the birth of their sons from Genesis to illustrate the struggle between law and grace to the Galatians. Today, we’ll see how Paul applies his illustration and consider four applications of the truth he laid out by contrasting Hagar and Sarah.

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God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)

December 15, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching Notes: God is Love 01—The Overflowing Love of the Father (Galatians 4:4-6)

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Stay Free in the Gospel: In Christian Liberty (Galatians 4:12-16)

December 12, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Stay Free in the Gospel: In Christian Liberty

Galatians 4:12-16

Today, we pick up in the middle of Paul’s loving appeal to the Galatians, pleading with them to stay firm in the gospel of grace rather than being swayed by false teachers to add practices of Judaism to be accepted by God. As Paul expressed his heart to them, we learn the Spirit’s heart for all of us. Last week, we saw how God wants us to stay simple in our relationship with him, relating to Him as our Father.

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08 An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together (4:10-23)

December 8, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching: An Advancing Gospel Community—Partners Together (4:10-23)

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07 An Advancing Gospel Community: Requires Ongoing Maintenance (Phil. 4:1-9)

December 1, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching: 07 An Advancing Gospel Community: Requires Ongoing Maintenance (Phil. 4:1-9)

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06 An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness (Philippians 3:12-21)

November 17, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sermon Notes: An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness (Philippians 3:12-21)

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05 An Advancing Gospel Community: Enjoys Authentic Christianity (Philippians 3:1-11)

November 10, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching: An Advancing Gospel Community: Enjoys Authentic Christianity (Philippians 3:1-11)

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04 An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into Darkness (Philippians 2:12-30)

November 3, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching: 04 An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into Darkness (Philippians 2:12-30)

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