Category Archives: Temptations

570. Overcoming Temptation. 1 Corinthians 10:13-14. 

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Every human being knows the seducing power of temptation. Some temptations are more subtle in their approach and can be easily yielded to if their nature is not apparent. So how can we learn to overcome temptation?  St Paul in … Continue reading →

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565. The Danger Of Putting People Into “Categories.”

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

There are 2 words in particular in New Testament Greek that are translated by the English words “accuse” or “accuser.” The first is “diaballo” meaning to throw against,  a form of which is used of Satan as the diabolos, the accuser.  … Continue reading →

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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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554. “Stilling the Storms of Life.” Sermon Notes on Mark 4:35-41

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Life is a pilgrimage. It has some wonderful moments when we feel elated and on top of the world. But it also has other times when we are liable to become depressed and feel that the weight of the world … Continue reading →

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552  JESUS HAS ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN. BELIEVERS HAVE TOO! EPHESIANS 1 AND 2

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

The above title may need some explanation! Surely the emphasis at Easter should be upon Jesus Christ who was crucified on that first Good Friday and rose from the dead on that first Easter morning! Of course it should be. … 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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