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Christopher Holdsworth
Contributing sermons since Jul 7, 2013
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The Grace Of Service.
Contributed on May 10, 2024
A call to sober-minded watchfulness in these last days.
THE GRACE OF SERVICE. 1 Peter 4:7-11. Peter has already told us the ‘last days’ began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:16-18). Now he tells us that “the end of all things is at hand” (1 PETER 4:7a). Although he wrote those words nearly two millennia ago, that sense of imminence remains. The question is: ...read more
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The Comforter, And Persecution.
Contributed on May 6, 2024
The Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus with us, and through us. And to God alone be the glory. Amen.
THE COMFORTER, AND PERSECUTION. John 15:26-27, John 16:1-4. 1. The Coming of the Comforter. John 15:26-27. As we enter this part of our text, it is well to note, first, the certainty of the event: “When the Comforter IS COME” (John 15:26a). But when did the disciples receive the Holy ...read more
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Ascension Day.
Contributed on May 6, 2024
Jesus was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
ASCENSION DAY. Mark 16:14-20. Jesus appeared to the eleven, and “upbraided them with their UNBELIEF” because they “BELIEVED NOT” them which had seen Him after He was risen (Mark 16:14; cf. Luke 24:36-43). The passage fast-forwards to the Great Commission (Mark 16:15; cf. Matthew 28:19; ...read more
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The Grave Of Lazarus.
Contributed on May 5, 2024
Jesus wept tears of righteous anger against the violent tyranny of death.
THE GRAVE OF LAZARUS. John 11:32-44. Hearing of Jesus’ call, Mary ran to Jesus, prostrated herself at His feet, weeping, and complained: “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died” (John 11:32). Jesus became vexed in His spirit, a champion fired up for the fight to the death ...read more
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Doers, Not Hearers Only.
Contributed on May 3, 2024
Practical implications of our new birth.
DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more
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Galatians.
Contributed on Feb 21, 2024
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Ephesians.
Contributed on Feb 19, 2024
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C. (2). After Christmas 2021-2022.
Contributed on Nov 16, 2023
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B. (6). After Pentecost 2024.
Contributed on Nov 6, 2023
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B. (5). Easter To Pentecost 2024.
Contributed on Nov 6, 2023