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A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

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The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perpetual Promise For The People Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2016

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A Five Point Sermon.

A PERPETUAL PROMISE FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD. John 6:36-37. Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst’ (John 6:35). The reaction to this statement was one of antagonism. Jesus’ listeners ‘then murmured at Him, because ...read more

Scripture: John 6:36-47, John 6:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2018

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"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).

THE GRACE OF GIVING. 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. 1. The example of the Macedonians (2 Corinthians 8:1-5). (1) By the grace of God, the Macedonian churches (Philippi and Thessalonica) had been particularly forward in giving. (2) Their gift was given out of poverty: like that of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Metaphor Of A Vine

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2019

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You turn us, O LORD, You shine on us. Without You there is no salvation.

A METAPHOR OF A VINE. Psalm 80:1-2; Psalm 80:8-19. There are two metaphors in this Psalm: that of God as Shepherd (Psalm 80:1-7), and that of Israel as a vine (Psalm 80:8-16). It is upon the second of these that I wish to concentrate our attention. But first we must remind ourselves of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2019

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To add anything to the gospel of the grace of God is to deny the efficacy of the Cross of Jesus.

NO OTHER GOSPEL. Galatians 1:1-12. From the outset, the tone of the Apostle Paul’s letter to “the churches of Galatia” (Galatians 1:2b) is one of disappointment. The opening signature “Paul, an apostle” is immediately followed by a negative assertion - “not from men nor through man”; and a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Theft Of A Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

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One man's brave stand against those who would rob him of his inheritance.

THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this was because ‘the land belongs to the LORD’ is doubtful - surely no land can share today in the special status of ancient Israel? Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Field Is The World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

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There is no separating out, until the harvest.

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD. Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conveying The Message Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

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Applying the Word of God to our own lives.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL. Matthew 13:44-58. 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46). Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centrality Of Scripture

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2013

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What Scripture is, who is its Author, and what it is for.

THE CENTRALITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Timothy 3:14-17. 1. Three times Paul addresses Timothy with an emphatic “you therefore" (2 Timothy 2:1) or “but you” (2 Timothy 3:10; 2 Timothy 3:14). In the fist instance, this sets Timothy alongside those who refreshed Paul in his imprisonment (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Ode To The Word Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2020

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This section has been called an inverted dirge, beginning with celebration, but ending in tears. This shows just how totally the Psalmist is engaged with his subject. In truth, it is a celebration of the Word of God, and of the God of the Word.

AN ODE TO THE WORD OF GOD. Psalm 119:129-136. Psalm 119:129. Reason to keep God’s “testimonies”? Because they are wonderful. Indeed, the Word of God is a ‘wonderful’ thing, full as it is of an extraordinary supernatural wonder! The Psalmist engages not just his “soul” but his whole man to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O For A Day In Thy Courts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2021

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The prayer-answering God gives grace and glory in Jesus' Name.

O FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS. Psalm 84:8-12. The Psalmist’s second “Selah” separates between two prayer petitions. The first is that the “LORD God of hosts… the God of Jacob” would “hear” his prayer, and “give ear” (Psalm 84:8). The Psalmist is in no doubt that our God is a prayer hearing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Salt Levels High Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 28, 2024

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Why Wikipedia beats printed encylcopedias. How doing the hardest thing (what's that?) can help lift our spirits when we are low. And how that fits not just with Jesus's saying about saltiness but with the rest of today's bible readings. A sermon from September 2015

Have a taste of this [hand out teaspoon of salt to someone in the front row] “If salt loses it’s saltiness with what will you season it?” I have two things that I would like to draw out of today’s texts about ways in which we can lose our saltiness - one personal and one public. One personal - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20, Numbers 11:4-29, 1 Kings 11:1-18, Romans 12:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Table Spread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2022

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The fourth significant sign in the Gospel of John.

A TABLE SPREAD. John 6:1-14. “After these things” (John 6:1), Jesus and His disciples crossed the sea of Galilee. “And a great multitude followed Him because they saw His miracles which He did to them which were diseased" (John 6:2). Jesus and His disciples then withdrew from the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

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'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Religion: Doing God's Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

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It is amazing how much the Bible has to say about the Poor.

PURE RELIGION: DOING GOD’S WORD. James 1:22; James 1:27. A. James 1:22 - “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” 1. Be careful how you hear. Jesus says: ‘Who hath ears to hear, let him hear’ (Matthew 13:9). 2. But it is not enough only to hear. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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