Category Archives: Faithfulness

548. Sermon Notes on John 3:1-17. “To Perish Or To Have Eternal Life?” [Gospel for Sun 26 May 2024]

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

[A version of this was published in 2018 but republished here for new readers.] The speaker at the small mission hall finished his sermon and asked those present (mainly homeless and alcoholics) to come to the front if they wanted … Continue reading →

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547. The Blessing Of True Sincerity In Our Lives

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

“They seemed to be sincere!” is to say something nice about a person, describing them as being perhaps trustworthy. There was an interesting term in the early days of computers which was WYSIWYG. It stood for the first letter in these words, … Continue reading →

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546. Sermon Notes On John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 for Sunday 19 May 2024. [“The Advantage Of The Coming Of The Holy Spirit.”]

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Towards the end of chapter 15, Jesus warned His followers that they would face persecution from unbelievers because they as disciples followed One whom the world could not understand.  The world had persecuted Jesus and soon they would persecute His followers,  “If … Continue reading →

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545. “Experiencing Christian Joy.” Sermon Notes On John 17:6-19 For Sun12 May 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In what is called the High Priestly prayer in John 17, Jesus prayed for His disciples that they would know true joy and the Heavenly Father’s protection. He also consecrated Himself to the Father’s purposes so that the disciples would … Continue reading →

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544. John15:9-17. Loving One Another. A Reading for Sunday 05 May 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

It was during the Vietnam War that a song hit the pop charts which began with  these words,  “What the world needs now is love, sweet love, It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of. What the world needs … Continue reading →

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543.  On John 15:1-8. The Necessity Of Abiding In Jesus. A Reading for Sunday 28 April 2024

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In the short passage Jesus taught His disciples some very great truths. He spoke of how His disciples were joined to him by their faith. That faith-union already existed but could be deepened as His disciples drew nearer to Him. … Continue reading →

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542. Sermon Outline on John 10:11-18 “Jesus The True Good Shepherd”  A reading for Sunday 21 April 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

One of the most famous hymns sung in churches begins with the words, “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll not want.” It is based on the Shepherd Psalm 23 but also on the words of Jesus in John chapter 10 where … Continue reading →

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541. Some Articles On The Meaning Of Good Friday

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

As we approach Good Friday this week, our minds might have a question lurking deep within them. Why on earth could such a day be called “Good”when the most vile incident in earth’s history took place. Miniscule humans took their … Continue reading →

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540. Luke 24:36-49. “Resurrection Joy!” Notes On The Gospel for Sunday 14 April 2024

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

What does it take for humans to believe in some fact or other? Very often it is compelling evidence that is needed. But how compelling does it have to be? In this passage, we read of a group of men … Continue reading →

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539.  Jesus Rose From The Dead And Is Alive. John 20:19-31. [Notes on the Gospel Reading for Sunday 07 April 2024]

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Millions of people throughout the world say these words about Jesus in church every Sunday as part of the Nicene Creed, “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he … Continue reading →

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