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    Sermon On Reflection

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 28, 2021
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    In our busy daily schedules, it is often difficult to take the necessary time out to reflect on our endeavors in life.

    Robert. L. Rosen, the American film producer, once remarked: "Self-reflection entails asking yourself questions about your values, assessing your strengths and failures, thinking about your perceptions and interactions with others, and imagining where you want to take your life in the ...read more

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    Sermon For Christmas

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021
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    Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

    Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

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    Sermon On Harassment

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2021
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    Harassment, it is said, often leads to loss of dignity and self-worth and is often considered a criminal offence.

    Erik Pevernagie, the Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “When a storm of harassment disturbs our thinking and brings us down to our knees, the umbrella of our imagination can shield us against destructive aggression. It is offering shelter and is teaching us how to conquer ourselves, train ...read more

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    Sermon On Atonement

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 8, 2021
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    Atonement is defined as: "The action of making amends for a wrong or injury."

    James Esdras Faust, an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician once remarked: “Sometimes we carry unhappy feelings about past hurts too long. We spend too much energy dwelling on things that have passed and cannot be changed. We struggle to close the door and let go of the hurt. If, after ...read more

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    Sermon On Addiction

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 11, 2022
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    Addiction is defined as the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.

    Wayne Gerard Trotman, a Trinidadian-British author once remarked: “Happiness is not to be found at the bottom of a bottle or from the tip of a needle; it is not to be found amidst a cloud of smoke or within a sugar-coated pill. If you look for it in these places, you will find naught but despair.” ...read more

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    Sermon On Repentance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2022
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    Some people in life bitterly regret certain remarks or actions after the event.

    Thomas Merton, an American Trappist monk, writer and theologian once remarked: “God does not demand that every man attain to what is theoretically highest and best. It is better to be a good street sweeper than a bad writer, better to be a good bartender than a bad doctor, and the repentant thief ...read more

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    Sermon On Conservation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022
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    Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

    Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

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    Sermon On Divergence

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2024
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    Divergence is defined as a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases.

    Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, a female professor of psychology at the University of California once remarked: “Consensus, while comforting and harmonious as well as efficient, often leads us to make bad decisions. Dissent, while often annoying, is precisely the challenge that we need to reassess our own ...read more

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    Sermon On Pilgrimage

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 18, 2024
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    A pilgrimage is principally defined as a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

    Eric Clapton, an English guitarist and singer-songwriter once remarked: “I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. ...read more

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    Sermon On Innovations

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 30, 2024
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    Innovations are defined as a new method, idea, product, etc.

    Steven Paul Jobs, an American businessman and inventor once remarked: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly and get on with improving your other innovations.” Ecclesiastes 7:29 reminds us: “See, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have ...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 Pride

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2021
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    There is a recurrent saying: "Pride goes before a fall."

    Clive Staples Lewis, (C.S.Lewis) a British writer and lay theologian once remarked: “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” Luke 14:11 and Matthew 23:12 both agree that: “For those who ...read more

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