Tag Archives: access to God

148. The Inescapability Of Good Friday For Humans (Part 2 Of 2)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jim Holbeck

Good Friday. Jesus died on a cross. A long time ago. So what! This is probably how many people regard Good Friday in today’s world. How could someone’s death so long ago have any relevance to the modern man or … Continue reading →

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146. Praying To Bring About A Better World. Psalm 139:23-24

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Jim Holbeck

What a different world it would be! If world and church leaders had prayed sincerely “Search me O God!” This is the prayer of King David at the end of Psalm 139. In recent blogs we have looked at this … Continue reading →

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133. The Danger Of Rejecting The Person Of Christ. (Not just at Christmas!)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

What is the focus of the New Testament? Is it faith? Is it justification by faith? Is it the New Covenant? Is it the Kingdom of God? Is it the church? Is it faith? Is it the gospel? Or is … Continue reading →

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105. The Challenge of the Christ of Christmas. Galatians 4:4-5

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Over the last week millions of people all over the world went to Christian services to celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. What was so significant about His coming into the world at this time almost 2000 years ago? … Continue reading →

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093. Galatians 5. Outline. The Choice We Face. To Live God’s Way Or Our Way?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Paul here describes the gospel message. He states that these facts were true. Christ has set believers free. They are not to go back under slavery to the law of the Old Testament. The false teachers were trying to get … Continue reading →

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092. Galatians 4. Overview. The Freedom Of The Children of God.

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

In chapter 3 we saw that the blessing of Abraham referred to the promise of the Holy Spirit who was to be to be received by Gentiles who trusted in Christ. (3:13) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the … Continue reading →

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054. “What’s Happening?” A Search for Meaning In Life. Ephesians 3:1-12.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“What’s happening?” It seems to be way young people communicate today on their mobile (cell) phones. They utter that particular phrase to find out what their friends are doing. Often the response seems to be “Come on over!” or an … Continue reading →

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040. A Prayer Based On John 15:5-7. Receiving Through Abiding In Christ

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Recently I was preaching on John 15:5-7 and decided to finish the sermon with a prayer based on verse 7. In the sermon I mentioned that Christian living and Christian ministry are both based on relationship. Our relationship with God … Continue reading →

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038. Outline of Ephesians 3:7-13. The Purpose Of Paul’s Ministry To The World-Wide Gentiles.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

“We ALL (Jewish And Gentile Believers) Belong To God” 1). GOD GAVE PAUL A MINISTRY TO PREACH GOD’S GRACE TO THE GENTILES. Eph 3:7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which … Continue reading →

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035. Outline Of Ephesians Chapter 2

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

In Ephesians chapter 2 we see God’s grace in action towards the Gentiles. In Section (A) from verses 1 to 3 Paul gives the description of their life before they became committed to Christ. In Section (B) from verses 4 … Continue reading →

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