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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus Has Overcome The World.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024
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     | 942 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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     | 982 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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    Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,817 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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    First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,368 views

    How do you like 2 to 1 odds?

    On the First Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, traditionally called the Candle of Hope to remember to hopefully look for the coming of Christ. The virtue of hope originates from God through the grace of faith. It draws the Christian towards God, providing him or her with hope in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,735 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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    4th Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,163 views

    This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

    Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Call Of Elisha. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 524 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
    based on 2 ratings
     | 537 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
     | 219 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
     | 554 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
     | 158 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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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Babe, Lying In A Manger.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 707 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
    based on 2 ratings
     | 822 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
     | 718 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

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    A Question Of Priorities.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 779 views

    "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).

    A QUESTION OF PRIORITIES. Matthew 6:24-34. MATTHEW 6:24. We must choose between “God” and “Mammon.” It is all a question of priorities. If we are a slave to the things of this world, then we cannot be an effective servant of the kingdom of God. MATTHEW 6:25. “Take no thought” is an unfortunate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational