Category Archives: Sermons on John’s Gospel

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

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

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

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

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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537. Sermon on Mark14:1-9. True Love Achieves Great Things. [A Gospel reading for Sunday 24 March 2024]

[From a sermon preached at the Healing Service in StAndrews Cathedral, Sydney in 1997.] As Jesus reclined at the table in a private home, a woman came to Him carrying a jar whose contents (perfumed ointment) were valued at almost … Continue reading

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535. Sermon Notes On John 3:14-21. “God’s Love For Us.” [Gospel for Sunday 10 March 2024.]

It is wonderful to know that you are loved. Many of us have known that experience in life at some time or other. It hurts like mad when that is not our experience. Because of the hurtful experiences some have known, … Continue reading

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

[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

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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.

[ 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

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348. Some Biblical Material To Read And Listen To During The Coronavirus Lockdown

It is very seldom in life that we find we are actually forced to take time off work or from our normal activities. The coronavirus has made it compulsory. So we may as well make the most of it. Because … Continue reading

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324. “Who Is Jesus?” The Most Important Question We Can Ever Ask And Answer!

After hearing a challenging sermon today on the question, “Who is Jesus?” I was reminded of one of the most powerful sections in CS Lewis’ book, “Mere Christianity.” Lewis wrote, “A man who was merely a man and said the … Continue reading

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