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    Sermon On Pride

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2021
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    There is a recurrent saying: "Pride goes before a fall."

    Clive Staples Lewis, (C.S.Lewis) a British writer and lay theologian once remarked: “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” Luke 14:11 and Matthew 23:12 both agree that: “For those who ...read more

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    Sermon On Avarice

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021
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    Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

    Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

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    Sermon On Lust

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021
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    Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

    Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

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    Sermon On Wrath

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2021
     | 1,454 views

    Wrath is a powerful emotional state of mind and body.

    Pope Benedict XVI once remarked: “The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.” Romans 12:19 confirms: “Beloved, ...read more

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    Sermon On Impetuosity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2020
     | 1,576 views

    Act in haste, repent at leisure

    Edward Whymper, FRSE, the English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, once stated: “Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.” Proverbs 21:5 supports this in that: “The plans ...read more

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    Sermon On Gluttony

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 16, 2020
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    Gluttony is renowned by some Christian denominations as one of the seven deadly sins

    Matthew Scully, the American author, journalist and speech-writer once remarked: "If we are defined by reason and morality, then reason and morality must define our choices, even when animals are concerned. When people say, for example, that they like their veal or hot dogs too much to ever ...read more

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    Sermon On Guidance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2023
     | 1,376 views

    Guidance is defined as advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by one in authority.

    John Rampton, an American businessman once remarked: “Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.” John 16:13 confirms: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he ...read more

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    Sermon On Redemption

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 7, 2023
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    Redemption is defined as the action of saving or being saved from sin, error or evil.

    Michael Bakari Jordan, an American actor, producer and director once remarked: “I think redemption is about righting a wrong, and in that pursuit, it's about trying. You can stumble, you can make mistakes, but it's about trying to do the right thing.” Ephesians 1:7 confirms: “In him we have ...read more

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    Sermon On Doubt

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,339 views

    Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

    Francis Bacon, a former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain once remarked: If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. Proverbs 3:5-8 confirms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on ...read more

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    Sermon On Devotion

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023
     | 1,163 views

    Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

    Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

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    Sermon On Pilgrimage

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 18, 2024
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    A pilgrimage is principally defined as a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

    Eric Clapton, an English guitarist and singer-songwriter once remarked: “I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. ...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 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 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 Conservation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022
     | 1,226 views

    Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

    Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

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