Calvary Monterey Podcast

Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Breaks Into DarknessSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 2:12-30Overview: 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 emulate Christ’s sacrificial love through actions that reflect His character. Using vivid imagery—runner, laborer, and drink offering—Paul paints a picture of dedicated service and obedience, calling the church to a life of meaningful purpose and joyful humility.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: FormedSpeaker: Matt KehlerText: Philippians 2:12-13Link to Discussion Questions

Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Participates in God's KingdomSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 2:1-11Overview: 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 leads to His exaltation and vindication. As we follow Christ, we are called to live out a cruciform life, embodying the humility, obedience, and sacrificial love of Jesus in every area of life.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Lives Worthy of the GospelSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 1:12-30Overview: 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 his life, centered fully on Christ, provides a powerful model for believers today. With practical insights for living as citizens of God’s kingdom, this message challenges us to live for Christ, no matter the cost, and to pursue gospel expansion with joy and unity.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: God SpeaksSpeaker: Dena DavidsonText: Acts 17:27-30

Title: God SpeaksSpeaker: Dena DavidsonText: Acts 17:27-30

Title: God IsSpeaker: Dena DavidsonText: 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 join us as we prepare our hearts for this meaningful journey together. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something powerful!

Title: An Advancing Gospel Community: Partners TogetherSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Philippians 1:1-11Overview: 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 applications for modern churches, this message challenges us to embrace the mission of gospel expansion with love, knowledge, and discernment, just as Paul prayed for the Philippian church.Link to Sermon NotesLink to Discussion Questions

Title: Future ChurchSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Joshua 5:13-15Overview: 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 for deepened worship and submission to God’s plans. With practical applications and a call for consecration, this sermon challenges listeners to fully engage with God’s vision for our lives and church community.