Calvary Monterey Podcast

Exploring the significance of Jesus as the 'bread of life' and finding fulfillment in Him over earthly relationships. Embracing God's promises amid anxiety and self-discovery, along with practical tips for daily engagement with spiritual matters. Reflecting on hidden hunger, joy in simple moments, and the importance of seeking Jesus for genuine satisfaction

Title: God’s CommandsSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 20Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: In our latest teaching, we delve into the profound insights of "Knowing God—God's Commands—Exodus 20." This sermon explores the Ten Commandments, revealing how these ancient laws are not just historical edicts but living words that reflect God's character and His desire for His people. The sermon unpacks the deep relationship between God's commands and our freedom, emphasizing how obedience leads to a life of fulfillment and purpose. It challenges listeners to see these commandments as a pathway to a beautiful life designed by a beautiful God. Join us as we uncover the rich, transformative power of God's word and how it applies to our lives today.Link to Sermon Notes

Title: God’s InvitationSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 19Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: In this sermon on Exodus 19, we explore how God extended an invitation to Israel to obey Him fully and become His treasured possession and holy nation. We see how Israel had to prepare and consecrate themselves before meeting God at Mt. Sinai, which reveals the tension between God's loving nearness and fearful holiness. This tension finds its resolution in Christ, whose blood makes the unapproachable God approachable to all who believe. Let's reflect on how this transforms our walk with God today.Link to Sermon Notes | Link to Pastor Nate’s Leviticus Study

Title: Essentials of Our FaithSpeaker: Joshua ShivelyText: Hebrews 12:1-2

This podcast explores the parallels between the book of Exodus and the Christmas story, highlighting similarities such as oppressive rule, brave characters, and deliverers being revealed to shepherds. It also discusses the impact of mentorship and the significance of names, baptism, miracles, and provision of food in both narratives.

Title: God PreparesSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 17:8-18:27Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: What does this mean? It means that the counsel Jethro gave Moses pointed forward to a greater day when God would not only distribute his word through smaller groups, leaders, and teachers but would inscribe it on the internal drives and motivations of his people. It means that, before Jesus came, people devoted to the word were like musicians reading sheet music and trying to play what they read. But after Jesus came, because he gave us the Spirit, we can become like musicians who know the song so well we can play it like it is second nature—his word in us.Link to Sermon Notes

Title: Faith: The Spiritual Torque You NeedSpeaker: Manny CollazoText: Hebrews 11:23-28Link to Discussion Questions

Title: God SavesSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 15:22 - 17:7Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: We face the same series of tests they endured in this passage. We often fail them, but the Spirit of Christ in us can help us overcome because he overcame. When Jesus was in the wilderness being tempted, he echoed all three of these episodes. Just as they learned at Marah, it was important for him to worship God alone by giving allegiance and obedience to his Father in heaven rather than bow to the devil (Matt. 4:8-10). And as they learned in with the manna, Jesus saw that man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from God's mouth (Matt. 4:3-4). And as they saw at Maasah and Meribah, Jesus knew that we should not put the Lord our God to the test, but instead trust he is there for us (Matt. 4:5-7).Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: God’s SongSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 15:1-21Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: They knew God had plans for them. In their minds, they were now his people, just as he'd promised. Their identity was wrapped up in him. He had purchased them on that Passover night. They would be planted and established by him and with him forever and ever (17-18). He loved them and was living out a covenant he had made with them. They were his.What about you? Are you conscious of his covenant love for and with you? Do you recognize how much he has done to draw you back into himself? Do you feel that he is trying to bring you home?Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: God’s SavesSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Exodus 13:17 - 14:31Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: We also need reminders of God's covenantal love. The more secure we are in it, the better we will be led into the future with him. We will trust that he is for us, not against us, with a future and hope in store for us. Just as the roots of a tree go down deep, providing a way for the tree to grow to great heights, so we must be rooted and grounded in God's love.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions