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    Sermon On The Philosophy Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2023
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    Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

    Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once remarked: “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself and in no instance bypass the discriminations of reason? You have been given the principles that you ought to endorse, and you have endorsed them. What kind of teacher, then, ...read more

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    Sermon On Reaching Out

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 10, 2024
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    Reaching out is defined as to try and communicate with a person or group of people, usually in order to help or involve them.

    Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.” ...read more

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    Sermon On The Way Ahead

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 9, 2024
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    A mountain is defined as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface, rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

    John Muir, a Scottish author and mountaineer once remarked: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like ...read more

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    Sermon On The Roses Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2024
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    Roses are defined as a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

    Bruce Mbanzabugabo, a Rwandan-born author and born-again Christian once remarked: “The more you focus on the beauty of roses, the more invisible their thorns become; and an anthophile will never stop loving roses even when their thorns harm him. Therefore, this is how love should be!” Ezekiel 2:6 ...read more

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    Sermon On The Golden Mean

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024
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    Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

    Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...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 Existentialism

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 4, 2022
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    Existentialism is defined as the philosophical belief that each person in life is responsible for creating their own individual purpose and meaning.

    Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: "Your thoughts and emotions are of no existential consequence. They are your creation - you could make them any way you want." Galatians 5:16-21 reminds us: “But ...read more

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    Sermon On The Tools Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 12, 2022
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    Tools are defined as a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.

    Steve Maraboli, an American author once remarked: “Accept yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your truths, and know what tools you have to fulfil your purpose.” Deuteronomy 19:5 confirms: “For instance, a man may go into the forest with his neighbour to cut wood, and as he swings his axe to ...read more

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    Sermon On A Second Chance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 26, 2022
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    Weather is defined as a state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, wind, rain, etc.

    Alfred Wainwright, a British fell-walker, guidebook author and illustrator once remarked: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Leviticus 26:4 confirms: “Then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field ...read more

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    Sermon On An Assay Of Tenacity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2024
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    Tenacity is defined as the quality or fact of being very determined. Its assay is the critical analysis of the inherent outcome.

    Amelia Earhart, the female American aviator once remarked: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ...read more

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    Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024
     | 390 views

    An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

    Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

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    Sermon On Star-Crossed Lovers

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 13, 2024
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    Star-crossed lovers are defined as two people who are in love but unable to be together, often as a result of fate.

    Ryan Bingham, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist once remarked: “Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living. Some ...read more

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    Sermon On Dreams Or Desires?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 17, 2025
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    Dreams are defined as a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

    Edgar Allan Poe, an American poet once remarked: “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Genesis 37:5-9 reminds us: Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even ...read more

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    Sermon On The Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2025
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    Joy is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of great pleasure and exultation, whereas happiness is regarded as a state of elation or cheerfulness.

    Adela Rogers St. Johns, a female American journalist and novelist once remarked: “Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness - happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love." John 15:11 reminds us: ...read more

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    Sermon On Freedom In Blindness

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 18, 2025
     | 192 views

    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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