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Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Bitterness

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022

Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

Sermon On The Great Seas Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 31, 2024

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:10, Psalm 104:25-26, Zephaniah 3:17, Romans 5:8

Sermon On Safety & Protection

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 24, 2023

Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian author and activist once remarked: “Today it is time for every child to have a right to life, right to freedom, right to health, right to education, safety, the right to dignity, right to equality, and right to peace.” Psalm 91:1-5 reminds us: “He who dwells in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8, Ephesians 6:11, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Sermon On The Golden Rule

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2023

The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.

Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14, Proverbs 16:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Job 4:4

The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother Who Dared To Dream Again

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2003

This sermon is taken from the life of Hannah and is designed to give encouragement and guidance to Mothers on Mother’s Day.

“A Mother Who Dared to Dream Again” -Hannah- I Samuel 1:1-28 Mother’s Day has a very special place in the hearts of the majority of people in America. Hallmark estimates that 150 million Mother’s Day cards will be sent this year (but only 95 million Father’s Day cards), making Mother’s Day the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where Are The Nine?: A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002

Ten lepers were healed, yet only one returned to give thanks. There are several truths that can be seen from this one who returned to give thanks that we should apply to ourselves to help us be thankful.

Most of us are familiar with the traditional story of Thanksgiving where William Bradford, of Plymouth Rock, proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in their second year in the New World, as well as an abundant harvest that they had reaped with the aid of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Chronicles 29:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

To Be A Follower

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012

Jesus calls us to be not just a believer but a follower which involves more than merely a kind of thinking - it involves a radical change to follow him to go wherever and do whatever he calls us to do.

A chicken and a pig were walking down the street one day and noticed some poor children who looked as if they hadn’t eaten anything for days. Moved with compassion, the chicken said to the pig, “I have an idea! Let’s give those children a nice breakfast of ham and eggs.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Forbidden Fruit Creates Many Jams

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2013

A sermon on temptation, trials and testing from 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Much material adapted from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 3 The Insider Report) material between [] is extra material added for a camp vespers service

HoHum: Todd Hunter in Our Favorite Sins: "I’d just taken a few steps out the front door of church after a Sunday worship service when Bob walked up to me with gusto and, with a joyous smile, said, “Now there’s temptation right there!” He was pointing to a shiny, black, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving In Canaan Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: This message looks at two thanksgiving feasts that the Israelites were commanded to observe each year, in remembrance of God bringing them through their hardships in Egypt and the wilderness wanderings.

Many people think of Thanksgiving as a wonderful time of enjoying a long weekend, spending quality time with friends and family, and eating a great home-cooked meal with all the “fixings.” Perhaps some people view it as the start of the Christmas “holiday” season, with an opportunity to shop for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Divine Chastening Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Divine Chastening

Psalm 39 Divine Chastening I. Restrains our Words (vs. 1-3, 9). 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. Socrates tells of Pambo, who asked him to teach him some psalm. He read Psalm 39:1 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness