Calvary Church Podcast

First Women’s Gathering of 2025 on the theme of building “A Faith that Lasts” from Hebrews 12:1-2.  The truth is that walking closely with God no matter the season or struggle is not always easy. Sometimes heartbreak and the difficult stuff of life can really shake our faith.  BUT- it is possible to stay deeply connected with Jesus, firm in our faith, for our whole lives.

Title : God's Wisdom in a Complex World: Back to Basics Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Proverbs 1:8-19 Overview : 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...

Title : God's Wisdom for a Complex World: The Foundation Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Proverbs 1:1-7 Overview : 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 o...

Title : Why Should We Gather Around The Book? Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Title : The Wall Speaker : Mike Casey Text : Romans 5:1-5

Title : The Welcoming Love of the Spirit Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Galatians 4:4-6 Link to Sermon Notes

Title : The Sacrificial Love of the Son Speaker : Tyler Bacquet Text : Galatians 4:4-5

Title : The Overflowing Love of the Father Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Galatians 4:4-6 Overview : 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 unit...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 4:10-23 Overview : Join Pastor Nate Holdridge as he explores Philippians 4:10-23, emphasizing the essential partnership between Paul and the Philippian church in gospel work. This teaching highlights themes of contentment, sacrificial generosity, and relational health, showing how these attributes...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 3:12-21 Overview : 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 pers...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Prays About Everything Speaker : Geoff Buck Text : Philippians 4:6-7 Link to Discussion Questions

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Craves Christlikeness Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 3:12-21 Overview : 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 pers...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Enjoys Authentic Christianity Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 3:1-11 Overview : 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 c...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into Darkness Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 2:12-30 Overview : 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 emu...

Title : Formed Speaker : Matt Kehler Text : Philippians 2:12-13 Link to Discussion Questions

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Participates in God's Kingdom Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 2:1-11 Overview : 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 l...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Lives Worthy of the Gospel Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 1:12-30 Overview : Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our journey through Philippians with a message from Philippians 1:12-30 titled “An Advancing Gospel Community: Lives Worthy of the Gospel.” In this sermon, Pastor Nate explores how Paul’s imprisonment served to advance the gospel and how h...

Title : God Speaks Speaker : Dena Davidson Text : Acts 17:27-30

Title : God Speaks Speaker : Dena Davidson Text : Acts 17:27-30

Title : God Is Speaker : Dena Davidson Text : Acts 17:22-26

We're excited to kick off our Future Church Month of Prayer with a special Vision Meeting led by Pastor Nate. During this gathering, we’ll dive deeper into the heart behind our focus on prayer and fasting throughout October, and explore some key initiatives we’ll be committing to God in prayer. This meeting will set the foundation for our entire month of prayer and fasting, so we encourage you to...

Title : An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners Together Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Philippians 1:1-11 Overview : Pastor Nate Holdridge brings a powerful message from Philippians 1:1-11, focusing on the theme of gospel partnership. In this sermon, Pastor Nate explores how an advancing gospel community serves, grows, and suffers together for the sake of Christ’s mission. With practical applica...

Title : Future Church Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : Joshua 5:13-15 Overview: Join Pastor Nate Holdridge as he shares a timely and heartfelt sermon from Joshua 5:13-15, focusing on the future of the church and its mission. In this message, Pastor Nate emphasizes the importance of recognizing the new day God has brought to Calvary Monterey, the critical nature of the church’s mission, and the need...

Title : Bound But Not Broken Speaker : Matt Kehler Text : Acts 16:11-34 Link to Discussion Questions

Title : The Mature Live Within a Praying Community Speaker : Nate Holdridge Text : James 5:13-20 Overview : 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 enc...