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    Sermon On The Eye Of The Storm

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 1, 2024
     | 545 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 Divine Providence

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2025
     | 204 views

    Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

    John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

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    Sermon On The Fruitfulness Of Interactions

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 5, 2025
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    Interaction is defined as a direct involvement, communication, or possible connection between someone or something.

    John James Audubon, a French-American artist and naturalist once remarked: “Look at that mallard as he floats on the lake; see his elevated head glittering with emerald green, his amber eyes glancing in the light! Even at this distance, he has marked you, and suspects that you bear no goodwill ...read more

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    Sermon On A Communion In Diversity

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 9, 2025
     | 207 views

    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 War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 31, 2025
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    War is primarily defined as a state of armed conflict between separate countries or secular groups within a particular country.

    In his science fiction novel entitled: “The War of the Worlds” published in 1898, the renowned English author Herbert George Wells (H. G. Wells) remarked: “No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences ...read more

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    Sermon On A Huckleberry Friend

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2025
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    A "Huckleberry friend" is a term of endearment for someone who is carefree and the ideal companion for any activity or job.

    Mark Twain, an American writer and humorist once wrote: “Pooty soon I’ll be a-shout’n’ for joy, en I’ll say, it’s all on accounts o’ Huck; I’s a free man, en I couldn’t ever ben free ef it hadn’ ben for Huck; Huck done it. Jim won’t ever forgit you, Huck; you’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had; en ...read more

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    Sermon On In Tune With Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 23, 2025
     | 283 views

    "In tune with life" is a favored idiom that implies a person is fully unveiled and aware of the presence and significance of happenings, be it on a global scale, and/or in the immediate vicinity.

    Ralph Marston, an American writer once remarked: “Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.” Philippians 4:7-9 reminds us: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your ...read more

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    Sermon On Surfing The Waves

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 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 Ad Vitam

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025
     | 331 views

    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 Unrequited Love

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2025
     | 87 views

    An unrequited love might be said to be correlated to an unanswered prayer.

    Ranata Suzuki, a female anonymous poet and writer based in Sydney, Australia once remarked: “There is an ocean of silence between us… and I am drowning in it.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 reminds us: “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was ...read more

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    Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025
     | 180 views

    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 Wings Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 20, 2024
     | 302 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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