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    Sermon On An Outlook On Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2024
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    An outlook on life is defined as a person’s way of understanding and thinking about their individual existence.

    Betty White, an American actress and comedian once remarked: "It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver." 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

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    Sermon On The Bridges Of Hope

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2024
     | 640 views

    The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is defined by Wikipedia as a natural light display in the Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions in the vicinity of the Arctic and Antarctic.

    Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman, an English writer once remarked: “The Aurora!" Her wonder was so strong that she had to clutch the rail to keep from falling. The sight filled the northern sky; the immensity of it was scarcely conceivable. As if from Heaven itself, great curtains of ...read more

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    Sermon On The Verity Of Jupiter

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 7, 2024
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    Wikipedia defines Jupiter as a gas giant, made up of 89% hydrogen, 10% helium, and trace amounts of other elements.

    Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius, a North-African born early Christian author who became an advisor to the Roman emperor Constantine I once remarked: “It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because ...read more

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    Sermon On Surfing The Waves

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2024
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    Surfing the waves is an idiom that means to ride a wave on a surfboard, either standing or lying down, as it moves toward the shore.

    Jonaton Mårtensson, a Swedish national, born in 1796 once remarked: "Feelings are much like waves: we can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf." Jeremiah 5:22 reminds us: “Do you not fear me? declares the Lord. Do you not tremble before me? I placed the ...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 Arachnids Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2024
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    An arachnid is defined as a class of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.

    Anacharsis, a Greek philosopher once remarked: "Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful." Job 8:14 reminds us: “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider's web.” An ...read more

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    Sermon On Self-Sacrifice

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 13, 2024
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    Self-Sacrifice is defined as the relinquishment of one’s own interests or wishes in order to help others or advance a cause.

    John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist once remarked: “For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice – no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service.” Romans 12:1-2 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

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    Sermon On A Trip Home

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2023
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    The Ascension of Jesus has been defined as the Christian belief, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, that Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He was glorified, exalted as Lord and Christ, sitting at the right hand of God.

    Mohadesa Najumi, a female British writer once remarked: “Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. ...read more

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    Sermon On Broken Fragments

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2023
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    Broken fragments have been defined as small particles that have become detached from something larger or whole.

    Eva Ashwood, a female author of several novels once remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with being broken. Some things aren’t meant to be whole. And some things don’t need to be fixed. Some things are broken and aren’t meant to be fixed. But that doesn’t mean they’re fine the way they are. It just ...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 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
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    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 The Instruments Of Navigation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 17, 2024
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    Instruments of navigation are deemed as guidance tools in the process of travel through life.

    Saint Augustine of Hippo, a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin once remarked: “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by ...read more

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    Sermon On The Greatest Things

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024
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    Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

    Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

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    Sermon On Living The Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 30, 2024
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    Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.

    Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more

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