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    Sermon On The Great Seas Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 31, 2024
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    The sea is defined as a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth.

    William James, an American philosopher and psychologist once remarked: “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected on the deep.” Psalm 95:5 confirms: “The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” The sea is defined as a great body of salt water ...read more

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    Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 27, 2024
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    As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

    Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

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    Sermon On Divergence

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2024
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    Divergence is defined as a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases.

    Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, a female professor of psychology at the University of California once remarked: “Consensus, while comforting and harmonious as well as efficient, often leads us to make bad decisions. Dissent, while often annoying, is precisely the challenge that we need to reassess our own ...read more

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    Sermon On The Quest For Inner Peace

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 18, 2024
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    Peace is primarily defined as freedom from disturbance. However, it can include a bodily state of tranquility of such magnitude that sublimity virtually becomes the key feature.

    Robert Fulghum, an American author once remarked: “Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have ...read more

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    Sermon For Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024
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    The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

    Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

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    Sermon For Pentecost

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2024
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    Pentecost is fundamentally a celebration and acknowledgment of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

    Kevin J. Vanhoozer, an American theologian once remarked: “It is well known that Pentecost reverses Babel. The people who built the tower of Babel sought to make a name, and a unity, for themselves. At Pentecost, God builds his temple, uniting people in Christ. Unity – interpretive agreement and ...read more

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    Sermon On The Art Of Narration

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 30, 2024
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    Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

    Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

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    Sermon On An Odyssey Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2024
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    “The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.

    Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more

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    Sermon On Success

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 21, 2024
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    Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

    Saint Clement of Alexandria, a Greek theologian and philosopher once remarked: “... So then, you rich who have wisdom, apply yourselves to this business... Why let yourselves be transfixed by diamonds and emeralds, by houses that fire devours, time destroys, or earthquakes throw down? Aspire for ...read more

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    Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024
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    Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

    Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

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    Sermon On A Raison D'être

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 12, 2024
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    A niche is determined as a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

    Karol G, a female Colombian singer once remarked: “There's no path to success. Everyone constructs their own path. The important thing is to follow your heart. Find your niche, is my best advice.” Acts 1:7 reminds us: “He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father ...read more

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    Sermon On Frustration Or Despair?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 8, 2024
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    Frustration is defined as the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

    Mark Goulston, an American psychiatrist and writer once remarked: “Being alone with fear can rapidly turn into panic. Being alone with frustration can rapidly turn into anger. Being alone with disappointment can rapidly turn into discouragement and, even worse, despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 reminds ...read more

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    Sermon On The Golden Mean

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024
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    Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

    Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

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    Sermon On Living The Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 30, 2024
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    Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.

    Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more

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    Sermon On Challenging Weakness With Strength

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 25, 2024
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    One of the many definitions of weakness is explicated as being in a condition or state of pusillanimity.

    Thomas Edison, an American inventor and businessman once remarked: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Psalm 34:17-20 reminds us: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. ...read more

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