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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019
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     | 7,680 views

    How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

    How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019
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     | 5,806 views

    The same sign given to Ahaz and Joseph is given to you and me. "The virgin has conceived and has given birth to a Son. And He is Emmanuel. God with us." His name is Jesus.

    Sometimes dreams are prompted by impressions and “residues” of the previous day that we take into our sleep, thus Joseph’s dream consists in his waking, conscious desire to protect Mary, preserve his own honor and resolve the dilemma of Mary’s pregnancy by divorcing her quietly. God uses Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rise Up, Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2024
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     | 737 views

    "God in His holy habitation" (PSALM 68:5).

    RISE UP, LORD. Psalm 68:1-6. PSALM 68:1. Whenever the ark of the LORD set forward, perhaps even as the priests lifted the ark onto their shoulders, Moses would say ‘Rise up, LORD, and let them that hate thee flee before thee’ (cf. Numbers 10:35). Before we proceed with any project, we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Shadow Of Thy Wings.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024
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     | 622 views

    "Show thy marvellous lovingkindness" (Psalm 17:7).

    UNDER THE SHADOW OF THY WINGS. Psalm 17:1-8. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat Your Enemy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 659 views

    Overcoming evil with good.

    HOW TO TREAT YOUR ENEMY. Romans 12:16-21. “Be not wise in yourselves,” reads the last clause of ROMANS 12:16. Paul has already warned us against being ‘wise in our own conceits’ (cf. Romans 11:25). This is also taught elsewhere in Scripture (cf. Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; James 3:13-16). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Has Overcome The World.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 934 views

    “Be of good cheer” and ‘let not your heart be troubled.’

    JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD. John 16:23-33. JOHN 16:23a. “And in that day ye shall ask Me nothing.” In John 16:19, Jesus had known that “they were desirous to ask Him” about what He had just said. Now he assures us that at His second coming we won’t need to ask Him such things, because we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cain And Abel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024
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     | 974 views

    "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9).

    CAIN AND ABEL. Genesis 4:2-15. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that ‘almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission’ (cf. Hebrews 9:22). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call Of Elisha. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 518 views

    No looking back!

    THE CALL OF ELISHA. Abridged. 1 Kings 19:19-21. The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of (amongst others) a young apprentice for Elijah to mentor (cf. 1 Kings 19:16). This was delegation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Thousand Fed.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2024
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     | 526 views

    Our compassionate Lord.

    FOUR THOUSAND FED. Mark 8:1-10a. We have had occasion before to comment on Jesus’ compassion (cf. Mark 6:34). Now we see it in relation to another hungry crowd of worshippers, who had been willingly following Jesus for three days (Mark 8:1-3). How like us the disciples were, who could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Time To Favour Zion.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 209 views

    Keep on praying.

    THE TIME TO FAVOUR ZION. Psalm 102:12-17. Man in his affliction may feel that his days are racing away from him (cf. Psalm 102:11). Yet, before our legitimate prayer (cf. Psalm 102:1) disintegrates into despair, it is well to remind ourselves that “thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever, and thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place Prepared.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 546 views

    Joseph comforts his brothers.

    A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust In The Midst Of Trial.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 143 views

    My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

    TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH Adonai” - emphasising both our personal relationship with Him, and His ...read more

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    The Babe, Lying In A Manger.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2024
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     | 696 views

    What a Sign! What a Song!

    THE BABE, LYING IN A MANGER. Luke 2:1-14. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was still to arise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Of The Holy Spirit And The Return Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2024
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     | 818 views

    Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.

    THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE RETURN OF JESUS. John 14:15-31. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). 1. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Of The Gospel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 712 views

    "If the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory" (2 CORINTHIANS 3:9).

    THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL. 2 Corinthians 3:4-9. Paul is confident that the Corinthians ARE his letters of recommendation (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:2). This trust towards God is mediated through Christ Himself (2 CORINTHIANS 3:4). There is a denial of self-sufficiency, and an acknowledgement of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational