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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 Proponents Of God

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 11, 2025
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    A proponent is essentially defined as a person who advocates a theory, proposal or course of action.

    Brennan Manning, an American author once remarked: “For those who feel their lives are a grave disappointment to God, it requires enormous trust and reckless, raging confidence to accept that the love of Jesus Christ knows no shadow of alteration or change. When Jesus said, "Come to me, all ...read more

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    Sermon On The Legitimacy Of Inshallah

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2025
     | 90 views

    Hope is said to be a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

    Christine Evangelou a British-born motivational coach, writer, author and poet once remarked: “Change is supremely inconvenient, uncomfortable and naturally scary. Yet we only move through life through the process of change, reinvention and renewal, and so bravery is our quintessential rebel for ...read more

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    Sermon "Is There No Balm?”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 22, 2025
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     | 1,728 views

    In a nation wounded by lies, greed, and division, we gather today to remember that Christ is still the healing balm our broken land desperately needs.

    Sermon “Is There No Balm?” 📖 Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 📅 September 21, 2025 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost [Opening] Jeremiah cries out: “My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. … For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there ...read more

    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon On The Flysheets Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 24, 2025
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    One of the definitions of a flysheet pertains to an additional outer covering of a tent that provides extra protection against bad weather.

    Marilyn Monroe, a former American actress and model once remarked: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but ...read more

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    Sermon On A Predicated Presumption

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 1, 2025
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    A "predicated presumption" is primarily an inference of judicature where a specific fact is assumed to be true once a foundational "predicate fact" has been established.

    Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author once remarked: "Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama" 1 John 4:1 reminds us: “Beloved, do not believe ...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 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
     | 335 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 The Boomerang Effect

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2023
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    A Boomerang is defined as a curved stick, that when thrown in a particular way, comes back to the person who threw it.

    Dr. Carmen Harra, a Romanian-born clinical psychologist, intuitive counselor and writer once remarked: “In America, karma is best expressed in popular phrases like what goes around, comes around and what you sow, you will reap. Karma has also been referred to as having a boomerang effect where the ...read more

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    Sermon On A Happy Place

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 25, 2023
     | 853 views

    One of the many definitions of a happy place is considered to be a zone or situation that somebody only has to think about in order to feel happy and relaxed.

    Elizabeth Wurtzel, a prolific American writer and journalist, sadly afflicted with cancer and depression once remarked: “It doesn’t matter how many years go by, how much therapy I embark on, how much I try to achieve that elusive thing known as perspective, which is supposed to put all past wrongs ...read more

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    Sermon On Dark Secrets

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2023
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    A dark secret is defined as something kept hidden or unexplained.

    Charlotte Brontë, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed; The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, Whose charms were broken if revealed.” Luke 8:17 reveals: “For nothing is hidden that will not be made ...read more

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    Sermon On Allegiance To God

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2024
     | 655 views

    Allegiance has the importance of an oath, and is defined as loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

    Francis Chan, an American author and teacher once remarked: “True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God’s fidelity to His Promises.” Matthew 5:33-37 reminds us: “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to ...read more

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    Sermon On An Endorphins Rush

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 2, 2024
     | 445 views

    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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