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About Jim Holbeck

Once an Industrial Chemist working for the Queensland Government but later an Anglican minister in Brisbane, Armidale and Sydney. Last position for eighteen years before retirement in 2006 was as the Leader of the Healing Ministry at St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney.

Podcast Episode: 605. The Good News and the Bad News in the Gospel Message. John 3 verse 16 and

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Pip: Jim Holbeck has a way of reading a beloved verse and then quietly pointing out the part everyone skipped. Mara: That's exactly what's happening in this episode. The post works through John 3:16 and a string of related passages … Continue reading →

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605. The Good News and the Bad News in the Gospel Message. John 3 verse 16 and other verses. 

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Sometimes we fail to see the full meaning of the gospel message, such as that in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have … Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode: 603 Why Are Some People Not Healed When They Have Received Prayer For Healing? 

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Pip: If you've ever prayed hard for someone's healing and watched it not work, you probably didn't need a theology degree to feel the weight of that question — you just needed to survive it. Mara: Today we're working through … Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode: 604 CAN HUMANS EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL?

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Pip: If you've ever watched parliament on television and thought "someone really needs to get a grip," you are, it turns out, asking a theological question. Mara: Jim Holbeck takes that question seriously in this episode's territory — whether self-control … Continue reading →

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604 CAN HUMANS EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL?

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

It seems in many ways that the world is out of control. When one looks at the nations of the world, one is tempted to think that they have lost control of their expenditure so that living standards are deteriorating. … Continue reading →

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603 Why Are Some People Not Healed When They Have Received Prayer For Healing? 

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

1]. Many people involved in Healing Ministries take the Word of God seriously and base their ministries on the promises in His word. Such promises as these.  (Mark 11:24  We can ask, believing that God has provided the answer, to be … Continue reading →

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602 Canon Jim Holbeck’s tribute to Canon Jim Glennon at his Funeral Service in 2005.

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

We can so easily forget things, especially as we grow older. But we need to recall from time to time those who had a positive influence in our lives. Even more so, those whose ministry influenced the lives of hordes … Continue reading →

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601 An AI search on the life of Carole Holbeck [nee Tapsell].1943-2019. A Life Shaped by Teaching and Service

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

When the calendar approaches the 22nd August each year I feel inclined to post something about my late beloved wife Carole. Why 22 August? That was the date in 1964 when I proposed to my best friend Carole Tapsell and … Continue reading →

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600 Ephesians 1:15-23. “Knowing The Power Of God In Our Lives”

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

AS I was just searching for a missing file I came across this copy of a file containing a sermon I preached in Port Macquarie in May 2023. I thought it might be helpful for someone throughout the world who … Continue reading →

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599 VICTORY OVER TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS.

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Sermon preached by Canon Jim Holbeck at the Healing Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney on Wed 24May2006.  Reading: James 1:12-18.   Topic:  “Victory Over Trials And Temptations.” •       Ever feel a bit battered. There are just so many things coming at you and you just get over … Continue reading →

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