Category Archives: TOPICS

510. A New Creature on New Year’s Eve 1958

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

I became what the Bible describes as a New Creature just before midnight on New Year’s Eve 1958. In other words, I made my decision to follow Christ after several weeks of battling with the challenge that presented. I knew … Continue reading →

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509.The Greatest Christmas Gift Given To You And Me

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

What will I preach tonight? That was the question I faced many years ago when I was the Dean of St Peters Cathedral in Armidale, New South Wales. I had been the Dean of Armidale for several years up to … Continue reading →

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508. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. A PRAYER TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER!

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

We realise as believers in our Lord Jesus Christ that we should pray for others, but what can we pray? We can follow the example of St Paul as he prayed for his friends in the church at Thessalonica. He … Continue reading →

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505. REMEMBRANCE [Armistice] DAY. A Deeper Meaning.

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Remembrance Day was formerly known as Armistice Day signifying the end of World War 1 at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It is a time when people are encouraged to pause for a … Continue reading →

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No.504.  The RAPTURE. If Only It Were True! 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Is there a Rapture [a being caught up to meet Christ in the clouds ] that takes place before the Second Coming of Christ?  Some writers have expressed the view that the word Rapture is not in the Bible. It is … Continue reading →

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501. How Acceptable Are Believers To God? The Message Of Ephesians 2:1-7

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

THE PASSAGE FROM EPHESIANS 2:1-7. Eph 2:1 “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is … Continue reading →

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499 God Wants Us To Bring Our Needs To Him [Mat 7:7-12.]

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

In chapter 6, Jesus had been teaching that we don’t need to be anxious about the necessities of life, because God will provide them if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.  In this passage in chapter 7, we see that … Continue reading →

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496. John Wrote His Gospel To Enable People To Trust In Jesus. John 20:30-31

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

St John wrote his gospel for a particular purpose. He chose to comment on 7 of the signs that Jesus had performed during his ministry. It was to get people to trust in Jesus as the Christ and as the … Continue reading →

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494. MARVELLING AT THE LORD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIVES. PSALM 139

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Tonight my Bible Study group will be studying that magnificent Psalm 139. I am reminded that the Lord who created each one of us knows exactly the number of days we will live and in His love has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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491. Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28. Title: “Great is Your Faith.” [Based On Lectionary Reading In Many Churches On Sunday 20 August 2023.]

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

[Sermon at the 6pm Healing Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney by Canon Jim Holbeck. Wed 13th Feb 2002] St Paul once wrote to the Thessalonian Christians praising God for the increase in their faith and love  (2 Th 1:3)  We must … Continue reading →

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