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    Sermon On The River Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2022
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    The river of life is said to represent God's life-giving presence.

    Jeffrey R. Anderson, author of ”The Nature Of Things - Navigating Everyday Life With Grace.” once remarked: "The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly.” Revelation 22:1 confirms: ...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 Ingredients Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 7, 2022
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    Life consists of many different recipes. Each recipe is usually made up of many elements and each ingredient performs its own individualistic and distinctive purpose.

    Ron Ben-Israel, an Israeli-American pastry chef once remarked: “Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using ...read more

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    Sermon On A Mission In Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022
     | 1,122 views

    A mission is defined as a particular assignment given to a person or group of people.

    Vannevar Bush, an American engineer once remarked: "Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to ...read more

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    Sermon On The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 16, 2021
     | 2,400 views

    Difficulties and bad times plague us all from time to time.

    Doe Zantamata, a Canadian author, artist and photographer once remarked: “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” Psalm 9:9-10 confirms: “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold ...read more

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    Sermon On An Odyssey Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 25, 2024
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    “The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.

    Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more

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    Sermon For Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024
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    The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

    Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

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    Sermon On The Golden Rule

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 1, 2023
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    The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.

    Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more

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    Sermon On A Moral Compass

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 18, 2021
     | 2,478 views

    A moral compass is defined as a person's ability to ascertain the difference between right and wrong and act accordingly.

    Ian Anthony Dale, an American actor, once remarked: “A lot of the time, a moral compass is all that separates a hero from being a villain; otherwise, the two are very much the same. Both are generally the richest and most complex characters, and they get to have all the fun. I guess it's those ...read more

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    Sermon On The Power Of Words

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2021
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    Words are one of the most powerful and effective means of communication in life.

    Anthony Jay Robbins, often known as Tony Robbins, an American author and philanthropist once remarked: “Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes, and to shape the course of destiny. Words can not ...read more

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    Sermon On The Legitimacy Of Inshallah

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2025
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    Hope is said to be a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

    Christine Evangelou a British-born motivational coach, writer, author and poet once remarked: “Change is supremely inconvenient, uncomfortable and naturally scary. Yet we only move through life through the process of change, reinvention and renewal, and so bravery is our quintessential rebel for ...read more

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    Sermon "Is There No Balm?”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 22, 2025
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    In a nation wounded by lies, greed, and division, we gather today to remember that Christ is still the healing balm our broken land desperately needs.

    Sermon “Is There No Balm?” 📖 Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 📅 September 21, 2025 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost [Opening] Jeremiah cries out: “My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. … For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there ...read more

    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon On The Flysheets Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 24, 2025
     | 114 views

    One of the definitions of a flysheet pertains to an additional outer covering of a tent that provides extra protection against bad weather.

    Marilyn Monroe, a former American actress and model once remarked: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but ...read more

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    Sermon On A Predicated Presumption

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 1, 2025
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    A "predicated presumption" is primarily an inference of judicature where a specific fact is assumed to be true once a foundational "predicate fact" has been established.

    Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author once remarked: "Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama" 1 John 4:1 reminds us: “Beloved, do not believe ...read more

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    Sermon On Good Stewardship

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 13, 2025
     | 126 views

    Stewardship is the accepted responsibility and ethical management of something entrusted into one's care.

    Pope John Paul II, the Polish former head of the Catholic church once remarked: "The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations." Genesis 1:28 reminds us: ...read more

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