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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Captivity And Restoration Of Manasseh.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025
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    This is an example of the amazing grace of God towards one who was a very ‘chief’ of sinners (cf. 1 Timothy 1:15).

    THE CAPTIVITY AND RESTORATION OF MANASSEH. 2 Chronicles 33:9-13. Bad king Manasseh was a son of good king Hezekiah, but his own style of leadership is here described as “leading Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem astray, to do evil more than the heathen” (2 CHRONICLES 33:9). ‘Moreover,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Passing Through.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2025
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    Living in a world that is not our home.

    JUST PASSING THROUGH. Psalm 120:1-7. The Psalmist’s testimony is, “In my distress, I cried unto the LORD" (PSALM 120:1a). Prayer is our only recourse in time of trouble (cf. John 16:23-24). It is sure to gain a response from the LORD: “and He heard me” (PSALM 120:1b; cf. Psalm 18:6; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of Submission.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025
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     | 396 views

    "But He giveth more grace" (James 4:6).

    THE GRACE OF SUBMISSION. James 4:1-10. James has been contrasting the ‘earthly, sensual, devilish’ wisdom that engenders ‘envying and strife’ (cf. James 3:14-16) with the ‘peaceable’ wisdom of God (cf. James 3:17-18). JAMES 4:1. With a startling suddenness, James asks, “From whence come wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Towards Sanctification.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2025
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     | 305 views

    God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

    TOWARDS SANCTIFICATION. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As Paul approaches the subject of “sanctification” (cf. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4), he encourages his readers on their “walking” and “pleasing God” so far; but also “beseeches” and “exhorts” them “in the Lord Jesus” to “abound more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Adoption Of Mephibosheth.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2025
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     | 368 views

    An illustration of what it means to be adopted into the family of God.

    THE ADOPTION OF MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:6-13. David the son of Jesse, and Jonathan the son of king Saul, were the best of friends. When they parted ways they entered into a covenant in which David vowed to show kindness to Jonathan’s family “for ever” (cf. 1 Samuel 20:14-16). After David became ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Reveals His Identity.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024
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     | 603 views

    All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

    JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005
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     | 7,402 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

    2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saul Proclaimed King.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2025
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     | 350 views

    In wanting a king at all, Israel was rejecting the LORD’s kingship. But the LORD allowed it.

    SAUL PROCLAIMED KING. 1 Samuel 10:17-24. Saul and his servant had set out from their home with no greater commission than to find his father’s lost donkeys (cf. 1 Samuel 9:3). As a last resort, the servant suggested that they seek out the prophet Samuel: ‘peradventure he can shew us our way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Height Of Job's Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
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    "I know that my redeemer liveth" (Job 19:25).

    THE HEIGHT OF JOB’S FAITH. Job 19:21-27. It is bad enough when God appears to afflict us, but it becomes all but unbearable when those who are our supposed ‘friends’ seem to use this as an occasion to reproach us (cf. Job 19:2-3). JOB 19:21-22. “Have pity upon me, O ye my friends,” pleads Job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024
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     | 796 views

    Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

    HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing And Table Etiquette.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024
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     | 477 views

    “And they could not answer Him again to these things.” (LUKE 14:6).

    HEALING AND TABLE ETIQUETTE. Luke 14:1-11. 1. A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (LUKE 14:1). It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Appeal For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025
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     | 263 views

    The prayer of a soul in distress.

    AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Proclamation To Be Believed.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2021
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     | 1,438 views

    Scriptural testimony of the resurrection of Jesus.

    A PROCLAMATION TO BE BELIEVED. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awaiting The Manifestation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024
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     | 775 views

    From suffering to glory.

    AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger And Reconciliation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2024
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     | 537 views

    The universal law against murder.

    ANGER AND RECONCILIATION. Matthew 5:20-26. MATTHEW 5:20. The disciples were warned that if their righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, then they will not enter into the kingdom of heaven! This is emphatic. Mere outward conformity will never suffice (cf. 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational