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    Sermon On Star-Crossed Lovers

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 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 The Chronicles Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2024
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    Experiences are defined as a practical contact with, and observation of facts and events. They are incidents or chronicles that leave an impression on someone.

    Samuel Beckett, an Irish novelist and dramatist once remarked: “It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old down all the unchanging days, and die one day like any other ...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 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 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 Philosophy & Wisdom

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2022
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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.

    Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is ...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 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 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 Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 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
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    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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    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 A Gilded Cage

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2025
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    A gilded cage is defined as an enclosure, often with gold leaf or other exterior glamorous material intimating luxury.

    Lynette Noni, a female Australian author once remarked: “Sometimes the people who act like they don’t care are really the ones who care the most. They feel so much that it overwhelms them, and to keep from falling apart, they hide behind easy smiles and quick laughter, acting like nothing matters. ...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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