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    Sermon On Hidden Rivers

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 8, 2025
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    A river is defined as a natural stream of water that flows through land, typically travelling downhill due to gravity, and emerging into another body of water like an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

    Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss poet and novelist once remarked: “Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean ...read more

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    Sermon On Clouded Skies

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2025
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    Cloud is defined as a visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere at varying heights above the surface of the terrain or sea.

    Rabindranath Tagore, an Indian poet once remarked: “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us: “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, ...read more

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    Sermon On A Communion In Diversity

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 9, 2025
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    A communion in diversity is said to represent an identity of different persons, groups, or even perspectives coming together from an assortment of cultural ideas or opinions while retaining individual character and personal contribution.

    Benedictine Abbot Donato Ogliari, an Italian Catholic prelate once remarked: "The communion that the Holy Spirit builds in the community of believers is not the result of a flat and rigid uniformity. On the contrary, as the Apostle Paul describes using the metaphor of the body, the unity and ...read more

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    Sermon On A Living Flame

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2025
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    A "living flame" metaphorically represents a strong, vibrant, and sustained energy or passion, often associated with love, devotion, or a burning desire to do something.

    Karel Capek, a Czechoslovakia-born writer and playwright once remarked: “You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.” ...read more

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    Sermon On An Eclectic Lifestyle

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 20, 2025
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    An eclectic lifestyle is characterized by a broad range of influences and interests, rather than adhering to a single style or approach.

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American actor once remarked: "I don't just like one thing. Contrast is key. What do they say? Variety is the spice of life." 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 reminds us: “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. ...read more

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    Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025
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    The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

    Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

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    Easter Sermon On Peter

    Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025
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    Resurrection hope meets us in our wandering and regret, assuring us that no failure is final when grace rolls the stone away.

    Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Friends, we gather on this Easter morning in the light of resurrection, but many of us carry shadows too. The shadows of the past year. The shadows of our regrets. And if we’re honest, some of us arrive like Peter—with hearts that have wandered, ...read more

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    Sermon On The Sin Of Sloth

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 18, 2020
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    Sloth is considered one of the seven deadly sins

    Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States once stated: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.” Proverbs 15:19 states: “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright ...read more

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    Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021
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     | 2,905 views

    Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

    Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

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    Sermon On The Challenges Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 22, 2021
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    Amongst the many interpretations, the challenges of life have been defined as "The situation of being faced with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability."

    Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart” once remarked: “Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow. The challenge of life is intended to make you better, not bitter.” James 1:2-4 reminds us: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for ...read more

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    Sermon On A Moral Compass

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 18, 2021
     | 2,460 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 28, 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 A Mission In Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022
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    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 17, 2021
     | 2,375 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 A Tempestuous Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021
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    A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

    Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

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