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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 Dissimulation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 12, 2023
     | 774 views

    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 On The Philosophy Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2023
     | 692 views

    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
     | 779 views

    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 Imprudence

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2022
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    Imprudence is defined as the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions.

    Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “Making money is intelligence; saving money is wisdom. Squandering money is imprudence. Sharing money is virtue.” Proverbs 14:8-10 confirms: ”The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, ...read more

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    Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024
     | 455 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 Flourishment & Growth

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022
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    Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

    Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...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 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 Confidence

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 22, 2021
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    Confidence is defined as: “The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.”

    Norman Vincent Peale an American minister and author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me ...read more

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    Sermon On Advocate Or Protagonist?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2022
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    Caterpillars are defined as the larval stage of members of the Lepidoptera family which is an insect order comprising butterflies and moths.

    Steven James, a Wisconsin-born American author once remarked: “Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never climb out of the cocoon as a ...read more

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    Sermon On The Tools Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 12, 2022
     | 1,646 views

    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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