Sermons on Pope Victor:

Seven Last Words

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS (LUKE 23:34) “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) “Dear woman, here is your son. Here is your mother.” (John 19:26–27) My God, My God, why have you forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Blessedness

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART (PSALM 73) Once, truth and falsehood met at a crossroads, and after they had greeted each other, Falsehood asked Truth how the world went with him. “How it goes with me?” said Truth. “Each year worse off than the last.” “I can see the plight you are in,” said ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Me

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Disciples

WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP? (MATTHEW 7:13-27) My fellow department coworker Roy returned from a holiday (July 31, 2017) and posted a scrrenshot to our chat group: “Rev Yap, look at this picture! Seems like your book has been pirated, Chinee IT people just told me about it.” The pirated copy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Long, Lord?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms

HOW LONG, O LORD (PSALM 13) When I first heard this psalm at our church retreat for deacons and coworkers five months after my wife passed away, I cried so hard I shocked those present, giving myself a bad name and a weird look from people who do not know what it was like to lose a beloved one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Women

A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER (PROVERBS 31:10-31) It’s been more than a year since my beloved wife Doris passed away on May 22, 2016. I wanted to preach this sermon last month, but the church has Worship Sunday and I was assigned to speak on the subject of worship. I am one month late but not in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Centurion And The Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

THE CENTURION AND THE CHRIST (MARK 15:37-39) England’s Queen Elizabeth I once asked a British merchant to undertake a mission for the crown. “But Your Highness,” said the man, “such a long absence will be fatal to my business.” To which the queen replied, “You take care of my business, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unlikely Best Friend

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

MAN’S UNLIKELIEST BEST FRIEND (LUKE 19:28-40) English author G. K. Chesterton, renowned for his detective crime-fighting writing “Father Brown” has this poem entitled “The Donkey”: When fishes flew and forests walked And figs grew upon thorn, Some moment when the moon was blood Then surely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lasting Legacy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Mary

LASTING LEGACY (JOHN 12:1-8) In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little fellow still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a long, tiresome walk each way. A friend asked him why he went so far, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

NO BETTER SACRIFICE (JOHN 10:11-18) A website asked this question: “What have you sacrificed for love?” Some of the answers include: “I sacrificed my autonomy. Because when you love someone, all the things that you do when you are single and is still not committed to someone will be compromised or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Long Trip To Nain

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Widow's Son

THE LONG TRIP TO NAIN (LUKE 7:11-17) A website asked this question: “What is the average time to walk one mile?” The quick answer was, “An average person can walk one mile on a flat, well-groomed surface in 17 to 20 minutes. A fit person walking briskly can walk a mile in 13 minutes. An estimated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Spirit

THE THIRD PERSON OF THE TRINITY (JOHN 14:16-18) There was once a lady attending one of those cold-dead churches that we all dread. While the preacher was preaching, she stood up and proclaimed, “I found the Holy Spirit! I have found the Holy Spirit!” Immediately, a grumpy old deacon stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Came Down

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Samaritan

HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND GLORY FILLED MY SOUL (JOHN 4:1-42) Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. On the same day the Indy 500, also known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, one of the oldest and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Afraid Of Big, Bad Babylon?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Babylon

WHO’S AFRAID OF BIG, BAD BABYLON? (REVELATION 18:1-10) One of the longest-running daytime TV show in USA is “Judge Judy,” who presided over real-life small-claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. Prior to the proceedings, all involved parties signed arbitration contracts agreeing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goodbye Is Not Forever

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Conflict

GOODBYE DOES NOT MEAN FOREVER (ACTS 15:35-40) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Like The Master

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Gehazi

MORE LIKE THE MASTER (2 KINGS 5:19-27) The six most important words in the English language are: “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words in the English language are: “You did a good job.” The four most important words in the English language are: “What is your opinion?” The three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible