Author Archives: Jim Holbeck

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.

396. Thinking As We Should About Ourselves. Romans 12:3-4

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Jim Holbeck

We all have different ways of regarding ourselves. We dislike those who seem to act as superior to others and make us feel like second class citizens. It is true that so many people are focussed on themselves and their … Continue reading →

Posted in BIBLE PASSAGE OUTLINES, Bible verses. Comments, Creation, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Holy Spirit, Mental Health, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual Gems in the New Testament, TOPICS | Tagged Bible, Christ, grace, holbeck, Holy Spirit, pride, sober judgment, the church, thinking correctly | Leave a comment

395. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE HEALING

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jim Holbeck

[A Sermon on Mark 0129 I preached in the Healing Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral in February1990.] James wrote, “You have not because you ask not.” A hymn has these words. “O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Healing, Prayer, Salvation, Sermons and articles on the Gospel of Mark | Tagged Bible, Christ, faith, healing, holbeck, Mark 1:29f, prayer, relationships | Leave a comment

394. In all things God works for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28.

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Jim Holbeck

These words from Romans 8:28 have meant a great deal to believers of all ages throughout history. Many have seen His hand at work in their very difficult situations as they faced inevitable danger. They cried out to Him and … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness | 4 Comments

393. SOME CHRISTMAS ARTICLES TO READ AND LATER LISTEN TO ON SPOTIFY

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

I found that I had written a number of articles regarding Christmas over the last few years and thought that what I had written might be helpful for others to look at in their own preparation for the Christmas season. … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness | Leave a comment

392. How God Sees Us As His Children. 2Thessalonians 2.

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

This is also available as an audio talk on the free plat When Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica he wrote to assure them that Jesus had not yet returned to the earth. He wrote to assure them they … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness | Leave a comment

391.Thoughts on Remembrance [Armistice] Day 2021

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

[This can be found in audio format on Spotify under Jim Holbeck] Over the years I have often had sad thoughts on Remembrance Day as I thought about the very young men and women who went to war for Australia … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Coping With Personal Grief, Creation, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Glorification, Healing, Mental Health, Prayer, Real Life Stories, Salvation, TOPICS, Tributes | Tagged Bereavement, Carole Holbeck [nee Tapsell], field hockey history, healing, holbeck, Ps 143:5, relationships, Remembrance [Armistice} Day | Leave a comment

390. A SERMON ON JOHN 14:12-14. God can fulfil His promises. [The text of a sermon I preached at a healing service in St Andrew’s Cathedral. Sydney probably in the early 2000’s.]

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

[This can be found in audio format on Spotify under Jim Holbeck.} “It sounds just too good to be true.” We may have often thought something like that when we heard something that sounded really exciting. It sounded unbelievable. Surely … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness | 1 Comment

389. God Works Through His People. John 14. [No2 in a series of 2]

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

[This can be heard in audio format on Jim Holbeck on Spotify] God loves to work through people. * He began with Adam and Eve to form the human race. He could have manufactured millions of people at once and breathed … Continue reading →

Posted in BIBLE PASSAGE OUTLINES, Bible verses. Comments, Creation, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Healing, HEALING MINISTRY Core Teaching, Holy Spirit, Justification, New Covenant, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sermons on John's Gospel, TOPICS | Tagged Christ, Eph 3:20, grace, healing, Healing Ministry St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney, holbeck, John 14, Phil 2:12-13, prayer | 1 Comment

388. The Basis of a Healing Ministry. [A sermon I preached in a healing service in St Andrew’s Cathedral in1997.] No1 in a series of 2.

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

[ This can be heard in audio format under Jim Holbeck on Spotify.] THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS. One of the reasons why God has blessed this healing ministry over 37 years is the place we have given to Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Creation, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Glorification, Healing, HEALING MINISTRY Core Teaching, Holy Spirit, New Covenant, Prayer, Salvation, Second coming of Jesus, Sermons on John's Gospel, TOPICS | Tagged Bible, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, John 14, St Andrews Cathedral Sydney, St SAndrew's Carhedrsal | 1 Comment

387. THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS CHRIST! He cannot be ignored!

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Jim Holbeck

I thought it might be helpful to put a link to the articles on the 4 recent topics on the one page so that folk might be able to tap on a gIven link and open up any of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Creation, Evangelism, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Judgement, Justification, Prayer, Salvation, TOPICS | Tagged Bible, Creation, holbeck, Jesus, Judge, lordship of Christ, Saviour | Leave a comment