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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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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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047. Outline of Ephesians 6:9-24. Spiritual Warfare

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Paul had just written of the mutual submission that the people of God ought to have for one another in the various groupings in the Christian family. Now he looks outside that family to the challenge of the world outside … 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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039. Outline of Ephesians 3:14-21. Paul’s Prayer For The Ephesians

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

We summarise the remainder of Ephesians chapter 3 in the following way. There  are Notes on individual verses below the Outline and a set of Questions for when the material is used in groups. A).       HOW PAUL PRAYED. Verses 14-15. … Continue reading →

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037. OUTLINE OF EPHESIANS 3:1-6. The Purpose Of Paul’s Ministry To The Ephesians. “YOU Belong To God”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

In the previous blog we looked at the outline of all of Chapter 3. Now we break it down into smaller “bites”. 1).           GOD CHOSE PAUL TO MINISTER THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S GRACE TO THE GENTILES. Verses 1-2  3:1  For … Continue reading →

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036. Outline Of Ephesians Chapter 3. Paul’s God-given Ministry To The Ephesians

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

The whole of the chapter could be summarised in this way:- A).          3:1-6.     The Purpose Of Paul’s Ministry To The Ephesians. To reveal  the “mystery” to them.  They belong to God. B).          3:7-13. The Purpose Of Paul’s Ministry To … Continue reading →

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034. OUTLINE OF EPHESIANS 1:15-23

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

PRAYING FOR OURSELVES AND FOR OTHERS.  (In these verses we can learn HOW to pray; WHAT to pray; WHY we can pray with confidence). A).       HOW PAUL PRAYED 1.)     With Thanksgiving.  Ephesians 1:15 For this reason, because I have heard … Continue reading →

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