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    Sermon On The Distorted Rails Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 2, 2025
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    Rails are defined as a steel bar or continuous line of bars laid and secured to sleepers as one of a pair forming a railway track.

    Jenkin Lloyd Jones, a Welsh-born author and church minister practising in the United States of America once remarked: “Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of ...read more

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    Sermon On Conquest Over Inferiority

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2025
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    Inferiority is a state of mind that predominantly refers to the disposition of being not as good as someone or something else, or the possible notion of being less valuable or important.

    Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychologist once remarked: “To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent ...read more

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    Sermon On The Intricate Facets Of Hope

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 28, 2025
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    Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

    Emily Dickinson, an American poet once remarked: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops at all." Isaiah 40:31 reminds us: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like ...read more

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    Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025
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    The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

    Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

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    Sermon On An Eclectic Lifestyle

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 20, 2025
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    An eclectic lifestyle is characterized by a broad range of influences and interests, rather than adhering to a single style or approach.

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American actor once remarked: "I don't just like one thing. Contrast is key. What do they say? Variety is the spice of life." 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 reminds us: “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. ...read more

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    Sermon On The Power Of Music

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 16, 2025
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    Music has been defined as a beauty of form. It is a powerful, melodious force that can deeply impact emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

    Hannah Harrington, a female American author once remarked: “He took his pain and turned it into something beautiful. Into something that people connect to. And that's what good music does. It speaks to you. It changes you.” Colossians 3:16 reminds us: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you ...read more

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    Sermon On A Living Flame

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2025
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    A "living flame" metaphorically represents a strong, vibrant, and sustained energy or passion, often associated with love, devotion, or a burning desire to do something.

    Karel Capek, a Czechoslovakia-born writer and playwright once remarked: “You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.” ...read more

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    Sermon On A Communion In Diversity

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 9, 2025
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    A communion in diversity is said to represent an identity of different persons, groups, or even perspectives coming together from an assortment of cultural ideas or opinions while retaining individual character and personal contribution.

    Benedictine Abbot Donato Ogliari, an Italian Catholic prelate once remarked: "The communion that the Holy Spirit builds in the community of believers is not the result of a flat and rigid uniformity. On the contrary, as the Apostle Paul describes using the metaphor of the body, the unity and ...read more

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    Sermon On The Fruitfulness Of Interactions

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 5, 2025
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    Interaction is defined as a direct involvement, communication, or possible connection between someone or something.

    John James Audubon, a French-American artist and naturalist once remarked: “Look at that mallard as he floats on the lake; see his elevated head glittering with emerald green, his amber eyes glancing in the light! Even at this distance, he has marked you, and suspects that you bear no goodwill ...read more

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    Sermon On The Spiritual World

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2025
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    The spiritual world is often considered an unknown entity, apprised as a realm or dimension beyond the physical.

    Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French priest and philosopher once remarked: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Hebrews 11:3 reminds us: “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is ...read more

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    Sermon On Divine Providence

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2025
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    Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

    John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

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    Sermon On A Marathon In Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 24, 2025
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    A Marathon is defined as a long-distance running contest, typically one of 42,195 km.

    Brian Moynihan, an American businessman once remarked: “This is a marathon in life. You can't be sprinting all the time or else you wear yourself out. You have to make sure you're taking care of yourself, keeping yourself grounded and not letting every little thing get you worked up.” ...read more

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    Sermon On First Love

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 21, 2025
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    First Love has been defined as the initial romantic experience a person ever encounters in life.

    John Green, an American author once remarked: “You remember your first love because they show you, prove to you, that you can love and be loved, that nothing in this world is deserved except for love, that love is both how you become a person and why.” Revelation 2:4-5 reminds us: “But I have this ...read more

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    Sermon On Freedom In Blindness

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 18, 2025
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    Blindness is defined in its primary interpretation as the condition of becoming sightless due to injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

    José Saramago, a Portuguese writer once remarked: “Why did we become blind? I don't know, perhaps one day we'll find out. Do you want me to tell you what I think? Yes, do. I don't think we did go blind, I think we are blind, blind but seeing. Blind people who can see, but do not ...read more

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    Sermon On A Perfect Smile

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 15, 2025
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    A perfect smile, in dentistry and aesthetics, is considered to be the harmonious blend of symmetry, proportion, and alignment that complements an individual's unique facial features.

    Christie Brinkley, a female American model once remarked: “My smile has been my ticket to the world. Smiling releases the same feel-good hormones you get jogging. Caring for your lips and gums is important. I brush my teeth morning and night, alternating toothpaste brands. In addition to flossing, ...read more

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