Category Archives: Mental Health

562. The Story Of The Christ Child. Philippians 2:3-11.

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In one of the most well-known passages in the writings of  St Paul we have a precis of the story of the Christ child whose birth we celebrate on Christmas Day. This is in Philippians 2 verses 3 to 11. As … Continue reading →

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561. A Memory During A Bicentennial Church Service Today

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Today as I sat in St Thomas Anglican church in Port Macquarie, New South Wales whose foundation stone had been laid on the 8th December 1824, I reflected on what God had done during those 200 years in this convict built … Continue reading →

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560. A Reminder Of Previous Articles on Philippians Chapter 4.

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

As I was preparing a Bible study on Philippians chapter 4 this week I remembered that I had written some WordPress blog articles on the chapter in previous years. I thought it might be helpful for some folk to read … Continue reading →

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555. Mark 5:21-43. JESUS HEALS A WOMAN AND JAIRUS’S DAUGHTER. [Notes on Gospel for Sunday 30 June 2024.]

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Jesus healed in many different ways. In this passage we see Him bringing healing to two different people. The first, a woman, reached out in faith to touch the hem of His garment believing if she did so, she would … Continue reading →

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553. Sermon Notes on “KINGDOM GROWTH” Mark 4:26-34 For Sun 16 June 2024.

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Jesus was The Master Teacher. He spoke in parables. A parable has been described as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.  He often used illustrations from observed nature to describe unseen spiritual realities. That’s what He did in describing the … Continue reading →

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550. On Mark 2:23-3:6. “Using the Law Instead Of Loving.” Gospel For Sunday 02 June 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

One of the sad things in life is when some people unjustly use the law against others. They are focused on apparent breaches of the law while being guilty of breaches of love. Millions of human lives have been damaged … Continue reading →

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549. ANZAC DAY. 25th April. Some Thoughts On The Significance Of That Day.

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Every year in Australia, the 25th April is observed as a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by those original ANZACS [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] who gave their lives for King and country at Gallipoli. Eventually it became … Continue reading →

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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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