Calvary Monterey Podcast

Title: Who is the Holy Spirit? | The Person and Power of God's SpiritSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: 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 is the third Person of the Trinity, fully God and co-equal with the Father and Son. Through biblical evidence, he demonstrates the Spirit's divine attributes and personal nature, challenging believers to relate to him not as an impersonal force but as the divine Person who serves as our Helper, Comforter, and intercessor. The message calls Calvary Monterey to pursue biblical balance while maintaining genuine spiritual hunger for the Spirit's work in their lives and ministry.

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

Title: Sing to Him a New SongSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Psalm 33Overview: 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 worthiness of our trust over earthly securities. Pastor Nate traces how the Book of Psalms progressively moves toward praise, explains the significance of God's steadfast love (chesed) throughout creation, and addresses the modern "false hopes" that compete for our trust. The message concludes with practical application for becoming worshippers who engage both exuberantly and sincerely in their faith.

Title: The Happiest People on EarthSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Psalm 32Overview: 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 repentance, and the beauty of God’s steadfast love that surrounds the forgiven. This message invites us to drop our self-made coverings, run to the Lord as our hiding place, and enter into the freedom, guidance, and joy that only he can give.

Title: A Prayer for the Sad, Stressed, and SlanderedSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Psalm 31Overview: 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 character. Discover how convictions about God's steadfast love and protective power can lead to an active, life-altering trust. This teaching offers a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can commit our spirit into God's hands, find our true identity in Him, and be filled with strength and courage.

Speaker: Ted LeavenworthText: John 13Overview: 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 supported this trip through prayer, giving, or are simply curious about missions, we hope you’re encouraged and inspired by these updates.

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

Title: What Happens When God SpeaksSpeaker: Manny CollazoText: Psalm 29Overview: 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 StrengthSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Psalm 28Overview: Pastor Nate continues our study in the Summer in the Psalm in chapter 28.Link to Sermon Notes