Monthly Archives: March 2018

274. Jesus Wept For People during His Last Days On Earth. “Jesus wept!” Would He weep for you today? John 11:35 and Matthew 23:37.

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

There are 2 main references to Jesus weeping. They are instructive and challenging for us today. The first situation where Jesus is described as weeping, we can relate to.  We have all been in similar situations. Sad situations in which … Continue reading →

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273. “Good Friday!” What the “Good” God did for an undeserving world. The truth in Isaiah 44:22 for today!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

“I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:22.  “Will that heavy cloud ever lift?” That was the question in my mind as I drove our … Continue reading →

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272. THE WORLD IS SCREAMING OUT FOR TRUE HUMILITY NOT FOR HUMAN GREATNESS! Philippians 2:1-11

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

True Humility Is Necessary, Very Costly But Ultimately Rewarding. Philippians 2:1-11.  It’s very sad to see people who are living far below their potential. They might be very intelligent but have never committed themselves to study. They might be gifted … Continue reading →

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271. Love Makes The Most Of Every Opportunity. (Sermon suggestions for Mark 14:1-9 for Palm Sunday 25March 2018).

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

Our reading begins and ends with deceit and the deliberate planning to murder Jesus.  But in between, there is a beautiful story of love that was shown to Him. As Jesus reclined at table in a private home, a woman … Continue reading →

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270. Good Mental Health. A Brief Overview from a Christian point of view

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

[This article is adapted from an article I wrote recently for a Christian magazine in Florida USA. It gives a brief overview of factors contributing to Mental Health.] Good mental health? How is it possible? Our enemies in life have … Continue reading →

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269. An Alternative Sermon On John 12:20-33. “The Hour Has Come!” (Gospel reading for Sun 18th March 2018)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

Notes from a sermon preached at an Evensong service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney almost 20 years ago.  (A significant sermon in my memory as a Cathedral choir member told me later that as he heard the sermon he gave … Continue reading →

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268. Sermon on John 12:20-33. The Importance Of Significant Moments In Life. (Gospel for Sun 18th March 2018)

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Jim Holbeck

There have been times in the lives of all of us that something quite significant has happened. Someone said something or did something that had a great impact on our lives.  For good or for evil! Or it may have … Continue reading →

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