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  • A Mind For Service

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2020
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     | 2,977 views

    Gifts given for the benefit of the Church.

    A MIND FOR SERVICE. Romans 12:3-8. Romans 12:3. “For” connects with the immediately preceding two verses, in which it has been made clear that, as an act of gratitude for God's mercy (outlined in the whole of the preceding 11 chapters), we should submit our bodies to Him as a ‘living ...read more

  • Happy Are Those Whose Strength Is In Thee.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,822 views

    When we are walking in the way of the LORD, it is He who is leading us.

    HAPPY ARE THOSE WHOSE STRENGTH IS IN THEE. Psalm 84:1-7. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever ...read more

  • Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 18,776 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

    Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

  • The Inclusiveness Of The Church Age

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 2,554 views

    ALL who are in Christ Jesus are accepted by God. We have no right to refuse any whom God has received.

    THE INCLUSIVENESS OF THE CHURCH AGE. Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8. The idea here seems to be that the community of God’s people should “preserve justice and do righteousness” (Isaiah 56:1). The reason is not far to seek: “for My salvation is near to come, and My righteousness to be revealed”. ...read more

  • Towards A New Creation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    Longing for home.

    TOWARDS A NEW CREATION. 2 Corinthians 5:6-17. Having spoken of the impermanence of the ‘tent’ of this body, and the ‘eternity’ of our dwelling in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1), the Apostle Paul began to mix his metaphors, yearning to be ‘clothed upon’ with ‘our habitation which is from ...read more

  • The Love Of Jonathan And The Resentment Of Saul.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,239 views

    Jonathan confirmed the kingship of David by clothing him in the regalia of the Crown Prince; whereas Saul confirmed the kingship of David by putting him in the forefront of the battle.

    THE LOVE OF JONATHAN AND THE RESENTMENT OF SAUL. 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16. It was evidently quite difficult for Saul to recognise in the giant slayer the same young man who had been serving at court as his own personal music therapist (1 SAMUEL 17:57-58; cf. 1 Samuel ...read more

  • Who Is So Great As Our God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2022
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     | 1,701 views

    1-2. Importunate prayer. 11-15. Meditating upon the works and wonders God. 16-20. Remembering our salvation history.

    WHO IS SO GREAT AS OUR GOD? Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:1. “I cried unto God with my voice.” This sounds like one persistent prolonged or repeated cry. There is an intensity about it that cannot prevent it becoming vocalised, ‘out loud’ (as we say). The mouth utters what the heart is ...read more

  • The Cave Of Doubt And The Call Of Duty.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2023
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     | 1,465 views

    None of us are as alone as we might imagine. We can draw strength from the fact that the LORD has not deserted us. We are never alone.

    THE CAVE OF DOUBT AND THE CALL OF DUTY. 1 Kings 19:9-18. While Obadiah was hiding others in a cave (cf. 1 Kings 18:3-4), Elijah hid himself in a cave. I. THE CAVE OF DOUBT (1 Kings 19:9-14). Why are YOU here? Indignant self-righteousness. Wind, earthquake, and fire - and a thin, ...read more

  • Israel As Vine

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2020
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     | 2,166 views

    A plea for grace: Turn us again, O God of hosts.

    ISRAEL AS VINE. Psalm 80:7-15. The Psalmist bemoans the plight of the divided tribes of Israel, and boldly expresses his perplexity at God’s dealings with them. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control ...read more

  • An Unexpected Encounter With God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023
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     | 1,976 views

    A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

    AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    The unjust steward is not commended for his fraud, but for his thinking on his feet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-13. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable ...read more

  • Words And Meditation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 288 views

    A prayer for guidance.

    WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

  • We Have Heard The Joyful Sound.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 1,649 views

    Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Psalm 89:15.

    WE HAVE HEARD THE JOYFUL SOUND. Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:15-18. The Psalmist Ethan twice applauds the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness (PSALM 89:1-2). This reassurance is rooted in the LORD’s covenant promise to David (PSALM 89:3). The “seed” whose throne is “for ever” (PSALM 89:4) ultimately ...read more

  • Against Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    A court case - with the people of God in the dock.

    AGAINST HYPOCRISY. Psalm 50:1-8; Psalm 50:16-23. “A Psalm of Asaph,” reads the superscription. Asaph was a chief musician contemporary with King David (1 Chronicles 16:4-7). Asaph is also referred to as a ‘seer’ (2 Chronicles 29:30). Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears ...read more

  • Justification By Grace Through Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 170 views

    "Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:24).

    JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH. Romans 3:22-28. Paul contrasts the righteousness of God with the unrighteousness and self-righteousness of man (cf. Romans 3:21). ROMANS 3:22. Righteousness is not something which we can accomplish, but rather comes as a free gift from God through faith in ...read more