Category Archives: Justification

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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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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597 Humour And The Bible

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

There are many believers who think that using humour to describe people or events in the Bible should not be used. However, sometimes the use of humour allows us to remember important parts in the Bible. For example there is … Continue reading →

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Blog No 595 A Man Who Touched The Lives Of Thousands Without Realising It. The Man in George Street, Sydney.

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

I was looking at some of my older blog articles and found one, No.280 , written on this day eight years ago. It is an amazing story of the grace of God in a man’s life who didn’t realise until … Continue reading →

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594.  The Grace Of God Brought Grace To Many Through A Down And Out! The Story of “Eternity” In Sydney.

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

For those of us who were fortunate to be in Sydney during the 1999 New Year’s Celebrations we will always remember the gigantic message scrolled across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge during the night. Others throughout the world were able … Continue reading →

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591.  WHO ARE “THE CHOSEN” IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

“The chosen” in the New Testament, refers to people whom God has chosen for a relationship with Him and for salvation through faith in Christ.  Not only do we choose to receive Christ as Saviour by inviting Him to be our … Continue reading →

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589. Anyone Can Be Transformed If They Desire To Be Changed! Transfiguration Sunday. 

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

If you ever feel down because someone you love seems to be unwilling to turn from their unhelpful lifestyle, there is good news. Anyone can be changed if they want to be changed! That thought came into my mind today … Continue reading →

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588. Summary of Reflections On My Beloved Wife And Very Best Friend. Carole Ann Holbeck [nee Tapsell.] 07 February 1943 to 31st October 2019.

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

There’s no doubt that when a beloved, precious one departs this life through death, that one  is left with a deep hollowness in one’s being. Yet every memory provides an impetus to live in such a way that she would be … Continue reading →

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586. A New Beginning In A New Year. New Year’s Eve 1958. My personal story.

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

As I holidayed in Boundary Street Coolangatta on the border between Queensland and New South Wales, I decided to cross the border and do a walk at dusk along the main street in Tweed Heads. An unique occurrence happened. It … Continue reading →

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