Category Archives: TOPICS

574. THE GOOD AND THE BAD NEWS IN JESUS’ WORDS IN JOHN chapter 3 verse 16. 

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Perhaps this verse is the most well-known verse of the Bible throughout the world. It has been called “The gospel is a nutshell.” The verse has the words of Jesus, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his … Continue reading →

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573. The Challenge of the Easter Message. Some thoughts!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

There were different ways of looking at the Easter message. In the summary below, I have compiled a list of many of the messages and articles I have used over the years. You can click on each topic message below … Continue reading →

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572. Why is Good Friday, called “Good?”

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Many people throughout the world know the term “Good Friday” but may be confused when they learn that Jesus Christ was crucified on that day over 2000 years ago. What can be “good” about sinful humans willingly putting to death … Continue reading →

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571 Some Articles On “Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be.” [From latest to earliest]

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Recently, a group of us were discussing a coming men’s event where the teaching would be on making men better in their human relationships. I was reminded of teaching I had done in various states of Australia and in Florida … Continue reading →

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564. Is God Calling You To Himself? [A look at 1 Corinthians]

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Wouldn’t it be strange to think that in this modern world when we are surrounded by a cacophony of noise, that the Almighty God might be trying to call us to Himself? Could it be that we are failing to … 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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559. God Motivates And Empowers His People To Live For  Him. [Philippians 2:12-13.]

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Php 2:12  Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13  for it is God who works in you, … 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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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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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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