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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 Salt Path

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2025
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    “The Salt Path,” is a critically acclaimed true memoir and travel book written by a female author known by her pseudonym of Raynor Winn and subsequently released as a film in 2025.

    Victoria Erickson, an American writer, poet and creative writing coach once remarked: “Don’t dismiss the elements. Water soothes and heals. Air refreshes and revives. Earth grounds and holds. Fire is a burning reminder of our own will and creative power. Swallow their spells. There’s a certain ...read more

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    Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025
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    Friendship is the bond that unites.

    Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest once remarked: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The ...read more

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    Sermon On A Sense Of Belonging

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 11, 2025
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    A sense of belonging is the feeling of being accepted, included, and connected to another person, a group or a community.

    Brené Brown, a female American academic once remarked: "True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the ...read more

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    Sermon On The Sparrows Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 14, 2025
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    A sparrow is defined as a common bird of flight and song.

    Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Look at the sparrows; they do not know what they will do in the next moment. Let us literally live from moment to moment.” Matthew 6:26 reminds us: “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor ...read more

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    Sermon On The Way To The Stars

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025
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    The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

    Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

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    Sermon On A Gilded Cage

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2025
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    A gilded cage is defined as an enclosure, often with gold leaf or other exterior glamorous material intimating luxury.

    Lynette Noni, a female Australian author once remarked: “Sometimes the people who act like they don’t care are really the ones who care the most. They feel so much that it overwhelms them, and to keep from falling apart, they hide behind easy smiles and quick laughter, acting like nothing matters. ...read more

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    Sermon On The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 17, 2021
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    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 The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 28, 2021
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    We probably are all aware that the Ten Commandments were originally delineated to the Prophet Moses on Mount Sinai...

    Pope Francis once remarked: “We must not see the Ten Commandments as limitations to liberty. No, they are not this, but we must see them as indications for liberty. They are not limitations but indications for liberty! They teach us to avoid the slavery to which the many idols reduce us that we ...read more

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    Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021
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    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 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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    A Sermon For A Suicide Victim

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 11, 2022
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    At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha.

    A Sermon For A Suicide Victim Scripture: Luke 23:34 At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha. Just as we are today in horrendous pain, so was Jesus as He hung on that cross. And yet, while hanging by His nail-torn flesh, He spoke the most powerful words of love ever uttered to ...read more

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    Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021
     | 1,597 views

    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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