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    Sermon On Reciprocity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 27, 2022
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    Reciprocity is defined as the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

    Erik Pevernagie, a Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “While we are threading our way through the vagaries of life, our shortage of reciprocity and solidarity may corner us into breaches of culpability. We can eschew this and kindle a dream of universalism that does not impose itself but ...read more

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    Sermon On Perseverance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023
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    Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

    Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

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    Sermon On Materialism

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023
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    Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

    Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

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    Sermon On Collegiality

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 15, 2023
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    Collegiality is defined as the relationship between colleagues. It may include companionship and cooperation.

    Deepak Chopra, an Indian-American writer once remarked: "Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution." ...read more

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    Sermon On Autumn

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2023
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    Autumn is defined as the season after summer and before winter, in the northern hemisphere from September to November, and in the southern hemisphere from March to May.

    Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, an American poet, author and editor once remarked: "Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves." James ...read more

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    Sermon On Tolerance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2023
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    Tolerance is defined as the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

    Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter and former actress once remarked: Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to ...read more

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    Sermon On Grief

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 21, 2023
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    Grief is defined as intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.

    Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, once remarked: “Grief is the price we pay for love.” These meaningful words were adapted from a passage written by Dr. Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist based at St. Christopher’s Hospice in Orpington, London. Psalm 31:9-10 reminds us: “Be gracious to me, O ...read more

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    Sermon On Fidelity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023
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    Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

    William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

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    Sermon On Dissimulation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 12, 2023
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    Dissimulation is defined as concealment of one’s thoughts, feelings or character. It can include disguise, pretense or codology.

    Aaron Blaylock an Arizona-born author once remarked: “The lesson here is temperament. Wanting something is fine but there’s no need to be reckless. If you’ve lost the upper hand in a relationship you’ve got no one to blame but yourself. Taking a relaxed or even an aloof approach sometimes is the ...read more

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    Sermon For Epiphany

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2023
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    Epiphany is defined as the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

    Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author, philanthropist and public speaker once remarked: “Everyday epiphanies encourage us to cherish everything. Today a new sun has risen. Everything lives. Everything can speak to your soul passionately if you will be still enough to listen. "You have to ...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
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    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 Envy

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2021
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    Envy is defined as “A feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

    Paulo Coelho de Souza, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist once remarked: "The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you ...read more

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    Sermon On Bitterness

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022
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    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

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