Tag Archives: Christ

067. Lenten Studies on Philippians. Part 6. “Rejoicing In The Lord.” Philippians 4:1-7.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Rejoice in the Lord always.” Only a short phrase but one packed with meaning. It is all too easy to read that verse in chapter 4 and to miss its deep implications. What does it really mean to “rejoice in the Lord?” … Continue reading →

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066. LENTEN STUDIES IN PHILIPPIANS. Part 5. “The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus As Lord.” Phil 3:1-21

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

How do you help someone who is feeling a little bit battered? You can sympathise with them and try to show by your sympathy that you care about them and their needs. But that is only a temporary help to them. … Continue reading →

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065. Lenten Studies On Philippians. Part 4. “God At Work Through His Humble People.” Phil 2:13-30

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

It is not easy to see what Paul was trying to do in Chapter 2. In verses 1 to 11 St Paul had used the example of Jesus in His life and death as the pattern for the humility to … Continue reading →

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064. Lenten Studies on Philippians. Part 3. “Submitting to the King of Kings”. Philippians 2:1-11

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

It’s very sad to see people who are living far below their potential. They might be very intelligent but have never committed themselves to study. They might be gifted athletically but never bothered to compete. They might have been blessed … Continue reading →

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063. Sermon on Mark 8:31-38. “The Need To Commit Oneself To Jesus.” (Jesus Is Coming Ready or Not).

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Imagine going from being dux of the class to the bottom of the class through making one big mistake. That’s what Peter did in this story. At one moment he is hailed as proclaiming an amazing truth that not many … Continue reading →

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062. Lenten Studies on Philippians. Part 2. “God Is In Control!” Philippians 1:12-24

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

How desperate are you? There was an American writer and philosopher named Henry David Thoreau who lived from 1817 to 1862.  He once wrote “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation”. … Continue reading →

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061. The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus. Jesus’ Ministry And Ours. Mark 1:9-15

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

What would you do if there was a man going around your local streets yelling out day after day, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Mat 3:2. You’d take notice, especially when you saw he was dressed in … Continue reading →

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060. Lenten Studies On Philippians. Part 1. “The Healing Of Our Hurts.” Philippians 1:1-11.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

It hurts. It hurts to be ignored. It hurts to be humiliated. It hurts to be physically assaulted. It hurts to be booed at by crowds of people. It hurts to be imprisoned unlawfully. It could make one bitter and … Continue reading →

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059. The Transfiguration Of Jesus And Our Transfiguration. Mark 9:2-9

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Can you remember watching a play, a ballet or an opera and suddenly the lights faded and the spotlight fell on the main character? You were dazzled at the intensity of the brightness. His or her white garments glowed like … Continue reading →

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058. Jesus. His Willingness And Ability To Heal. Mark 1:40-45

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

The Healing Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney has been operating almost every Wednesday night for the last 51 years. In that time thousands of people have received various degrees of physical, emotional and spiritual healing. There are also hundreds of … Continue reading →

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