Calvary Church Podcast

Title: God’s Heart
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 25-31

Exodus 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 episode of the Calvary Monterey Podcast, we delve into "God's House" from Exodus 25-31, 35-40, exploring the intricate details of the Tabernacle and its profound significance in God's plan. This sermon not only uncovers the deep symbolism in the construction and purpose of the Tabernacle but also connects it to the overarching theme of God's desire for a close relationship with His people. Join us as we unravel the layers of meaning in this pivotal section of Exodus, reflecting on how the Tabernacle's design, materials, and rituals symbolize God's holiness, grace, and the ultimate fulfillment in Christ. This journey through Scripture offers insights into the heart of worship and the importance of creating a sacred space for God in our lives.

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Title: God’s Community
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 21-24

Exodus 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 Calvary Monterey teaching, we dive into Exodus 21-24 to explore the Book of the Covenant that shaped the ancient Israelite community. Nate Holdridge walks us through key principles for Christian community that we can glean from Israel's laws. Tracing themes of love, valuing life, impact of story, and God-centeredness, we're challenged to let these pillars shape our church.

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Title: I AM the Bread of Life
Speaker: Christina Holdridge

Title: God’s Commands
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 20

Exodus 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.

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Title: God’s Invitation
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 19

Exodus 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.

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Title: Essentials of Our Faith
Speaker: Joshua Shively
Text: Hebrews 12:1-2

Title: Exodus Christmas
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: John 8:34-36

Exodus 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: This Christmas sermon explores the many ways the original Exodus story parallels and foreshadows the Christmas narrative about Christ's birth. We'll see overlapping characters, details, and themes that reveal God's long-term plan of rescue and redemption unfolding through Scripture. And we'll consider how this greatest "exodus" yet calls us to keep experiencing freedom from sin so that we can know God more deeply.

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Title: God Prepares
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 17:8-18:27

Exodus 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.

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Title: Faith: The Spiritual Torque You Need
Speaker: Manny Collazo
Text: Hebrews 11:23-28

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Title: God Saves
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Text: Exodus 15:22 - 17:7

Exodus 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).

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