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    Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021
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    Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

    William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

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    Sermon On The Importance Of Prayer

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2021
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    Prayer is our personal communication with God

    William Franklin Graham, (Billy Graham) the American evangelist, once remarked: "We are to pray in times of adversity, lest we become faithless and unbelieving. We are to pray in times of prosperity, lest we become boastful and proud. We are to pray in times of danger, lest we become fearful ...read more

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    Sermon On The Wings Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 20, 2024
     | 362 views

    Wings are generally defined as the modified forelimbs of a bird that bear large feathers and are used for the purpose of flying.

    Jalal al-Din Mu?ammad Rumi, a 13th-century Afghanistan-born poet and scholar once remarked: “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so ...read more

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    Sermon On An Assay Of Tenacity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2024
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    Tenacity is defined as the quality or fact of being very determined. Its assay is the critical analysis of the inherent outcome.

    Amelia Earhart, the female American aviator once remarked: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ...read more

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    Sermon On Solitary Moments

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2025
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    A cosmic experience is regarded as a state of consciousness that can involve a special sense of connection to the universe.

    Thomas Merton, an American monk and writer once remarked: “When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children, when we know love in our own ...read more

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    Sermon On Ad Vitam

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025
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    Ad Vitam is a Latin phrase that literally means “for life.”

    George Eliot, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.” John 6:50-54 reminds us: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one ...read more

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    Sermon On An Endorphins Rush

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 2, 2024
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    Endorphins are defined as any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions.

    Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Now, I'm no scientist, but I know what endorphins are. They're tiny little magical elves that swim through your bloodstream and tell funny jokes to each other. When they reach your brain, you hear what they're saying and ...read more

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    Sermon On Necessity In Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2024
     | 441 views

    Necessity is defined as the state or fact of being required.

    William Pitt the Younger, a former British Prime Minister once remarked: “Necessity is the plea for every infringement on human rights. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” 1 John 2:15-17 reminds us: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, ...read more

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    Sermon On A Double Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2024
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    A double life could be considered as a twin existence, or leading the life of a double-minded person who amalgamates two fallacious entities in one, but ensures that both are conspicuously segregated from each other.

    Stephanie Klein, an American strategist and consultant once remarked: “If someone wants to lead a double life, they will find a way to do it. And they can promise you things until your nerves unfold and you can finally put up your feet. But it can all be a lie. There are no guarantees, even when ...read more

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    Sermon On The Eye Of The Storm

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 1, 2024
     | 602 views

    Storms in life, whether they be meteorological or personal, frequently materialize in today’s world.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “Say thank you! I want to hear you say it now. Out loud. 'Thank you.' You're saying thank you because your faith is so strong that you don't doubt that whatever the problem, you'll get through it. You're saying thank ...read more

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    Sermon On Anchovy Toast

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 6, 2024
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    During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United Kingdom, the delicacy and brine of anchovy toast was considered a popular appetizer, often favored by the rich or noble.

    Iris Murdoch, an Irish-British novelist and philosopher once remarked: “For lunch, I may say, I ate and greatly enjoyed the following: anchovy paste on hot buttered toast, then baked beans and kidney beans with chopped celery, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. (Really good olive oil is ...read more

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    Sermon On Self-Identification

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 12, 2023
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    Self-identity is defined as the perception or recognition of one's characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to social context.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Exodus 3:14-15 confirms: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me ...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 The Pace Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 7, 2023
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     | 1,085 views

    The pace of life has been said to represent the speed at which changes and events occur.

    Kosuke Koyama, a Japanese theologian once remarked: “Love has its speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are accustomed. It goes on in the depth of our life, whether we notice or not, at three miles an hour. It is the speed we walk ...read more

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    Sermon On The Twilight Zone

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,009 views

    The Twilight Zone was an American television series based on an anthology of life that was televised between 1959 and 1964.

    It was once remarked by “person or persons unknown”: “Never regret a day in your life: Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.” Philippians 3:13-15 suggests: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I ...read more

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