Calvary Church Podcast

Title : Responding to the Legitimate King Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: The arrival of a mysterious star and a group of foreign travelers in Jerusalem was more than a celestial event; it was a cosmic confrontation that forced a response. In this sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines the explosive question asked by the Magi—"Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?"—and the three stark...

Title : Strength in the Waiting Speaker : Kelly Bell Overview: Session 3 of our 2025 Women’s Conference on the theme of Psalm 27.

Title : An Earnest and Strong Prayer Speaker : Kelly Bell Overview: Session 2 of our 2025 Women’s Conference on the theme of Psalm 27.

Title : His Presence Brings Strength Speaker : Kelly Bell Overview: Session 1 of our 2025 Women’s Conference on the theme of Psalm 27.

Title : His Identity and Purpose Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this sermon on Matthew 1:18-25, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores the most foundational question of the Christian faith: "Who is Jesus?" By examining the angelic announcement to Joseph, we discover that Jesus' identity is threefold: he is fully human, fully God, and the long-awaited Son of David. Pastor Nate explains how this uniq...

Title : The New Beginning Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this teaching from Matthew 1:1–17, Pastor Nate Holdridge opens the Gospel of Matthew by exploring the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Far from a dry list of names, this passage proclaims the arrival of the Promised King and a new beginning for humanity. Pastor Nate highlights how Matthew intentionally connects Jesus to David and Abraham, i...

Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : John 15:1-16:4 Overview: In this sermon from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines John 15 to reveal the blueprint for a life of full and lasting joy. Jesus teaches that this joy is not a feeling we chase but the result of cultivating three essential relationships: an upward relationship of abiding in Him, an inward relationship of loving His people, and...

Speaker : Matt Kehler Text : Ephesians 3:14-21 Overview: This Sunday we have a special message from our Family Pastor Matt Kehler. Link to Discussion Questions

Title : How can we partner with the Holy Spirit? Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this message on partnering with the Holy Spirit, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines the dramatic transformation of the disciples from fearful, self-focused men to bold witnesses empowered for global mission. We’ll explore how believers today can actively cooperate with the Spirit through earnestly desiring spiritual...

Title : Who is the Holy Spirit? | The Person and Power of God's Spirit Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this first message of a three-week series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines the fundamental question "Who is the Holy Spirit?" He addresses three common church errors regarding the Spirit—abuse, rejection, and neglect—while establishing from Scripture that the Holy Spirit i...

Pastor Nate Holdridge concludes our study at our Women’s Gatherings this year in Hebrews chapter 12.

Title : Sing to Him a New Song Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Psalm 33 Overview: Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches through Psalm 33, an anonymous psalm that calls believers to sing a "new song" to the Lord. The sermon examines three central truths about God from this psalm: His power and goodness revealed through creation and His Word, His sovereign plan that supersedes human counsel, and His worthin...

Title : The Happiest People on Earth Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Psalm 32 Overview: In this week’s teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge walks through Psalm 32, painting a vivid picture of the happiest people on earth—those who know their sin, know their Lord, and have experienced the joy of full forgiveness. Through David’s testimony, we see the misery of hidden guilt, the turning point of true rep...

Title : A Prayer for the Sad, Stressed, and Slandered Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Psalm 31 Overview: In this weekly sermon from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines Psalm 31, a prayer for the sad, stressed, and slandered. Pastor Nate walks through the psalmist David’s journey from being overwhelmed by physical, emotional, and spiritual pain to finding profound security in God’s cha...

Speaker : Ted Leavenworth Text : John 13 Overview: This Sunday we have a special message from guest speaker Ted Leavenworth.

In this episode, we share stories and reflections from our recent missions trip to Thailand. You’ll hear firsthand how God is moving in powerful ways through the local church and ministry partners on the ground. From moments of deep connection to unexpected opportunities to serve, this conversation is a glimpse into what God is doing in Thailand—and how our church has been part of it. Whether you...

Title : Joy Comes in the Morning Speaker : Matt Kehler Text : Psalm 30 Overview: Continuing our study through the Psalms this Summer, our Family Pastor Matt Kehler teaches on Psalm 30.

Title : What Happens When God Speaks Speaker : Manny Collazo Text : Psalm 29 Overview: Continuing our study through the Psalms this Summer, our Executive Pastor Manny Collazo teaches on Psalm 29.

Title : A Shift from God's Silence to God's Strength Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Psalm 28 Overview: Pastor Nate continues our study in the Summer in the Psalm in chapter 28. Link to Sermon Notes

Title : Wait on the Lord Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Psalm 27 Overview: In a world that gives us what we want on demand, the call to "wait" can feel frustrating and counterintuitive. In this teaching from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge looks at Psalm 27 to uncover the profound strength and unshakable confidence that comes only from waiting on the Lord. Nate explains that this waiting...

Title : God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Decision Making Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In a world with endless options and immense pressure to make the perfect choice, how can we faithfully navigate life’s big decisions? In this teaching from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Nate Holdridge presents a liberating, five-part framework for godly decision-making. Pastor Nate explains that God is less...

Title : God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Home Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this Sunday Sermon, Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches from Proverbs to cast a vision for the home as the first arena of discipleship. Drawing from wisdom literature and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Nate calls parents to intentional training, loving discipline, and the cultivation of a godly atmosphere. But this mess...

Title : God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Communication Speaker : Manny Collazo

Title : God’s Grace Is The Answer Speaker : Tommy Coda Scripture: James 4:1-8 Link to Pastor Tommy’s church: Hope Alive Church

Title : God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Phones Speaker : Nate Holdridge Overview: In this Sunday teaching, Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our Proverbs series by addressing the power and pull of our phones. Drawing on timeless biblical wisdom, Nate outlines a path toward Christ-centered digital habits through three key invitations: stewarding the interior world, practicing private integrity, and...