Tag Archives: empowerment

114. THE “ABCDE” OF BECOMING MORE OPEN TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSING. “C” for Consecrating

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

There is a twofold aspect to Christian living. One is that God is at work in us to make us what He wants us to be. The other aspect is our willing response to His work in us so that … Continue reading →

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097. Healing a Church, a City and a Nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

(Adapted from a sermon preached in Florida on the night of the 2012 Presidential elections.) (2Ch 7:14) If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Evangelism, Forgiveness, Healing, Prayer | Tagged Bible, Christ, empowerment, grace, healing, Healing ministry, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Obama, prayer, Presidential election 2012, Romney, St Andrews Cathedral Sydney | 1 Comment

088. Galatians 3. Jesus Is God’s Only Way To Himself

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Introduction: In this chapter Paul is showing the contrast between the works of the law (trying to obey them) and faith in Jesus Christ. The natural way of thinking was that one had to do something to get right with … Continue reading →

Posted in OUTLINE OF GALATIANS | Tagged atonement, Bible, Christ, empowerment, faith, Galatians 3, good works, grace, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Messiah, Outlines | 2 Comments

080. Modern-Day Idolatry. Wrongly Adapting To Modern Culture. Leviticus 18

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

When some folk hear the word “idolatry” they begin to think of other people bowing down to statues of various gods or other man-made images. Perhaps even bowing down before objects in nature that are thought to have supernatural power. … Continue reading →

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073. Christian Ministry. “Rust out? Burn out? Opt out? Is there another way?”

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Rust out?” It’s sad to see rusting hulks on ocean beaches. They were ships that once served a great purpose but eventually could not withstand the storms around them and were driven ashore. Now they are sad reminders of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Reflections, TOPICS | Tagged Bible, burn out, Christ, empowerment, Galatians 2:20, grace, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Philippians 2:12-15, Romans 12:11, rust out | 2 Comments

069. Easter Day. “The Resurrection of Jesus. A New Life With New Possibilities”. Acts 10:34-48

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Easter Day is the most important festival in this world. It is the most significant festival for humans in every age. We cannot lessen its significance for humans by ignoring it or by ceasing to observe it. There is something about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Forgiveness | Tagged Acts 10:34-43, Bible, body of Christ, Christ, deliverance, Easter Day, empowerment, Eternal life, forgive, Good Friday, grace, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love of God | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in BIBLE PASSAGE OUTLINES, STUDIES IN PHILIPPIANS | Tagged Bible, Christ, empowerment, Eternal life, forgive, grace, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lenten Studies, Motivation, Philippians 2:12-30, prayer | 2 Comments

025. SALVATION. God Says Not “By Good Works” But “For Good Works”

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

A transformation was taking place before my eyes. Graham was a young engineer who had wanted to see me to find out what Christianity was all about. I shared some of the Bible passages with him that stressed how salvation … Continue reading →

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024. Pentecost. Part 2. God Motivates and Empowers His People. Philippians 2:12-13

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

We CAN do what is pleasing to God. In the previous blog we saw how God had promised in the Old Testament that in the new age of the Spirit (under the New Covenant He would initiate with His people) … Continue reading →

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023. Pentecost. Part 1. Motivation and Empowerment for Living. Acts 1:6-8

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

There are many people saying today that the world is in a mess. The Australian feminist Germaine Greer recently highlighted a “major” problem (as she saw it) in England where she lives. She said that the future of the protected … Continue reading →

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