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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012
     | 10,654 views

    Matthew 16

    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 5,652 views

    Cross

    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Failure Of Human Leadership Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,057 views

    Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43.

    Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43. Forgive Them Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Show Up Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023
     | 6,143 views

    The problem with information is that we all have information but what do you do with it. e.g. Sons of the prophet did not prosper with it ( Elisha when he crossed Jordan sea).The woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and God showed up for her.

    Text: Ps 118: 5-11. “I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    High And Lifted Up Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,995 views

    He is not just a Carpenter’s son from Nazareth, or a Rabbi of incredible wisdom. He is the eternal Son of God, creator of the universe, the unique mediator between God and man and the one who governs the creator order by the power of his Word.

    AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance of JESUS Hebrews was written to Jewish Christian, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had inherited a faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross Versus The New Age Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,640 views

    “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back!

    THE CROSS VERSUS THE NEW AGE I CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back! I simply call them the “new age” gods. What am I driving at? Look at this text and note the following. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
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    Sermon 13 in Galatians series. Believers are compared to a child who has grown up and no longer needs a pedagogue. From slavery to freedom, from slavery to sonship!

    06/10/2007 Growing Up (Gal 4:1-11) How do you know when you have Grown UP? I know what you are thinking – some of us never have But really – how do you know? Something kind of missing in our culture nowadays is a rite of passage, some ceremony that shows everyone that you have come of age. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Crosses The Distance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 16, 2025
     | 322 views

    This sermon tackles the remarkable feat of Voyager 1 as it try to reach out the stars while God has already reached us through His son.

    Scripture: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8 Something remarkable will happen in November 2026. A small spacecraft, no bigger than an old car, will reach a distance no human-made object has ever achieved. Voyager ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    She "Wouldn't Take No" For An Answer!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 15, 2014
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     | 10,527 views

    She relied on the GRACE and Mercy of Jesus and that's exactly what we should do everyday of our lives! Amen! That's why He went to the cross..so you could do what this woman was doing!

    She wouldn't take no..for an answer! Illus. WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Really Mess Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 18,445 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the "Life’s Challenges" series. This sermon looks at what direction sin can take you and how to be cleansed of it.

    Sunday Morning November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Life’s Challenges [#3] WHEN YOU REALLY MESS UP 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51 Introduction: I have made some terrible decisions in my life but there have been some that were just unbelievably bad. I grew up in a very strict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 943 views

    Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

    THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When God Shows Up

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 23, 2017
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     | 33,030 views

    Jacob had an encounter with God that shook him to his core. This fugitive on the run discovered that his ancestors' God was his God, and that this God would be with him wherever he went. Great lessons for us to learn on our faith pilgrimage.

    Genesis 28:10-19 When God Shows Up In today’s story, Jacob was in a strange place to meet God. You might expect to encounter God at a church retreat or a revival meeting, or in an inspiring church service. You might expect to find God when you are serving him with all your heart. But Jacob had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doctor Jesus Is In His Office

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,377 views

    Jairus loved his daughter and would do anything for her. God our heavenly father is the same. He loves us so much that he would do anything for us, including sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.

    Good morning boys and girls! What do your parents do when you’re sick? If you are sick to your stomach or if you have a headache, they probably give you some medicine from the drug store and wait and see if you get better. What would they do if you don’t get better? What would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Giving Up To Gain Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

    Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Intercessor Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,517 views

    The Gospel of John reveals to us candid Portiats of Christ to help Us understand who he is. In this portrait Jesus is Praying just before His betrayal.

    Portraits of Christ : The Great Intercessor John 17 Review of Series Prayer Opening Illustration- Moody’s Barroom Meeting D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday School. He was told that an atheist club met there every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist