Category Archives: spiritual warfare

551. Sermon Notes on Mark 3:20 – 35. “The Unforgiveable Sin.” Gospel for Sunday 09June2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In these days when we are seeing a reversal of values in people’s attitudes  throughout the world, we might wonder why that is so and how could we correct it. For example, in recent days we have seen people in western … 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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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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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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538. JESUS IS ALIVE! Mark 16:1-19. Gospel for Easter Sunday. 31 March 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

We read these words in Mark16:14, “Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after … Continue reading →

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536. Links To Teaching On Aspects Of  Healing By Jim Holbeck On Blogs And You Tube Videos and Kindle books. 

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

A number of people in recent days have expressed a desire to know more about God’s healing power. So I have decided to put the links on one page in the following. It means that any individual or any group … 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.]

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

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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