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    Sermon On A Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2026
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    "A Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a metaphor for hope through connection or faith.

    Devon Eaton, the author of “A Book I’ll Never Write,” once remarked: "My world's an eternity of total eclipse / And I call it my personal apocalypse.” Matthew 24:29-31 reminds us: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its ...read more

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    Sermon On Every Inch Of The Way

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2026
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    Earthly human life, in a metaphorical sense, could be considered to represent the span of a tape measure with a finite end.

    Abraham Kuyper, a former prime minister of the Netherlands once remarked: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he ...read more

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    Sermon On Histiography

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2026
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    Historiography is reputed to be the systematic study and written interpretation of the human past,

    Robert Wilson Lynd, an Irish writer once remarked: “The art of writing history is the art of emphasizing the significant facts at the expense of the insignificant. And it is the same in every field of knowledge. Knowledge is power only if a man knows what facts not to bother about.” Hebrews 4:12 ...read more

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    Sermon On Keeping A Dream Alive

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 29, 2025
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    Some dreams are considered a powerful source of personal motivation, providing purpose, direction, and the emotional fuel to work hard,

    Gail Devers, a female American athlete once remarked: “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” Hebrews 13:7 reminds us: “Remember your ...read more

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    Sermon On A Single Candle

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2025
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    Candles are defined as sticks of wax or other flammable solids

    St. Francis of Assisi, an Italian deacon, mystic and poet once remarked: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." Matthew 5:14-16 reminds us: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put ...read more

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    Sermon On Altruism

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2025
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    Altruism is widely considered the direct opposite of selfishness.

    Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." Ephesians 2:10 reminds us: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Altruism ...read more

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    Sermon On Seeking Truth & Wisdom

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 17, 2025
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    Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life,

    Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life, resulting in better decisions, inner peace, personal growth, and the ability to navigate complexities with clarity, integrity, and empathy. Thomas Gray, an English poet in his poem: “Ode on a Distant ...read more

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    Sermon On Crying Wolf

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 14, 2025
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    Crying wolf is defined as a call for help when it is not needed, culminating in a possible non-belief by others when aid is truly required.

    Criss Jami, an American poet, essayist and musician once remarked: “Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help.” Revelation 13:1 reminds us: “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ...read more

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    Sermon On A Distant Voice

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 11, 2025
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    A "distant voice" often correlates to a sound heard from a far-off location, which is faint or unclear due to the distance involved.

    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet once remarked: “Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness; So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.” ...read more

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    Sermon On The Real Father Christmas

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 25, 2025
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    Whether the real Father Christmas exists or not is a matter of personal belief.

    Tim Powers, an American author once remarked: “Thus Milton refines the question down to a matter of faith," said Coleridge, bringing the lecture to a close, "and a kind of faith more independent, autonomous - more truly strong, as a matter of fact - than the Puritans really sought. Faith, ...read more

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    Sermon On Between The Covers

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 23, 2025
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    Life might be compared to the refuge of a book.

    Elwyn Brooks White an American writer once remarked: “A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question ...read more

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    Sermon On The First Snowdrops Of Winter

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2025
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    In the midst of a surrounding dormant landscape, the first snowdrops are widely considered to conquer the harshness of life.

    William Wordsworth, an English poet once remarked: “Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far, once more I see thee bend Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend, Like an unbidden guest. Though, day by day, Storms, sallying from the mountain-tops, waylay The rising sun, and ...read more

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    Sermon On Living Like Its Heaven On Earth

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2025
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    "Living like its heaven on earth" is a subjective concept that can identify with the pleasures of a personal trip to a large and comprehensive fairground of life that incorporates every conceivable ride possible.

    William Watson Purkey, an American author, park ranger, Senate page boy, and a Gandy dancer once remarked: “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” Philippians ...read more

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    Sermon On The Garden Of Eden

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 13, 2025
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    The Garden of Eden was a biblical paradise described in the Book of Genesis, where the first humans, Adam and Eve, lived in a state of innocence before being expelled for disobeying God.

    John Steinbeck, an American writer once remarked: "Perhaps everybody has a garden of Eden, I don't know; but they have scarcely seen their garden before they see the flaming sword. Then, perhaps, life only offers the choice of remembering the garden or forgetting it." Ezekiel 28:12-14 ...read more

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    Sermon On The Ziggurat Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2025
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    Ziggurats are fundamentally considered structures of faith and religion.

    John H. Walton, an American professor and Old Testament scholar once remarked: “The ziggurat was the most dominant building of the temple complex, so it is no surprise that it draws the attention of the author of Genesis. In summary, the project is a temple complex featuring a ziggurat, which was ...read more

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