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Victor Yap
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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The Beatitudes
Contributed on Jul 25, 2026
Matt 5
THE BEATITUDES (MATTHEW 5:1-12) The word “blessed” (makarios) occurs nine times in this chapter compared to only four more times in the whole book, all from Jesus’ mouth (Matt 11:6, 13:6, 16:17, 24:46). Why nine times when there are only eight blessings in the beatitudes is because the last two (vv ...read more
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The Lord's Prayer
Contributed on Jul 18, 2026
Lord's Prayer, Matt 6
THE LORD’S PRAYER (MATTHEW 6:9-15) The Lord’s Prayer is the most popular, precious and powerful prayer in church history. The verb “pray” (proseuchomai) is repeated six times in Matthew 6 (Matt 6:5 twice, 6 twice, 7, 9), more than any chapter in the Bible. There are seven imperatives in the Lord’s ...read more
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From Condemned To Co-Heirs And Conquerors
Contributed on Jun 29, 2026
Romans 8
FROM CONDEMNED TO CO-HEIRS AND CONQUERORS (ROMANS 8) A writer arrived at the monastery to write a book about the Master. “People say you are a genius,” he asked. “Are you?” “You might say so,” said the Master, none too modestly. “And what makes one a genius?” “The ability to recognize.” “Recognize ...read more
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Complete In Christ
Contributed on Jun 4, 2026
Col 2
COMPLETE IN CHRIST (COLOSSIANS 2) One night, a poor Jewish man named Isaac from Krakel, Poland, in a vivid dream, saw a buried treasure hidden under a particular bridge in the distant city of Prague. For the next two weeks, he dreamed of the particular city, the same bridge, and the buried ...read more
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Complete In Christ
Contributed on Jun 1, 2026
Col 2
COMPLETE IN CHRIST (COLOSSIANS 2) One night, a poor Jewish man named Isaac from Krakel, Poland, in a vivid dream, saw a buried treasure hidden under a particular bridge in the distant city of Prague. For the next two weeks, he dreamed of the particular city, the same bridge, and the buried ...read more
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Ephesians
Contributed on Jan 2, 2025
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Psalms
Contributed on Feb 4, 2017
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Cults
Contributed on Sep 9, 2013
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American Idol: Greed
Contributed on Sep 8, 2013
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"Paul"
Contributed on Jan 24, 2009
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Han Xin Was A Military Strategist Who Rendered ...
Contributed on Jun 18, 2003
Han Xin was a military strategist who rendered outstanding service towards the founding of the Han Dynasty (207 B.C. - A.D. 221). When he was young his family was poor and he was looked down upon. Once a young man humiliated him in front of a crowd of people. He said to Han Xin, “Although you are ...read more
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It's Been Said That The Six Most Important Words ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2003
It’s been said that the six most important words in communications and human relations are “I admit that I was wrong.?Counting down, the five most important words are “You did a great job.?The four most important words are “What do you think??The three most important word are “May I help??The two ...read more
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Several Years Ago Newsweek Conducted A Survey On ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2003
Several years ago Newsweek conducted a survey on people’s prayer beliefs and habits and discovered that a high percentage - 87% - of the people believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis, that is, 25% pray once a day and 29% more than once a day. Then it gets revealing ...read more
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A Local Business Puts A Sign In The Window, ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2003
A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity employer.? A short time afterwards, a dog trotted into the office manager’s office, jumped up on the chair and ...read more
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A Joke On The Management Of Cows Has Been ...
Contributed on Jan 8, 2003
A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,?“World Politics,?or “World Ideologies? Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you a pint. Socialism: The government takes one of your ...read more