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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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    Sermon On The Golden Mean

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024
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    Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

    Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

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    Sermon On Frustration Or Despair?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 8, 2024
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    Frustration is defined as the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

    Mark Goulston, an American psychiatrist and writer once remarked: “Being alone with fear can rapidly turn into panic. Being alone with frustration can rapidly turn into anger. Being alone with disappointment can rapidly turn into discouragement and, even worse, despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 reminds ...read more

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    Sermon On Clouded Skies

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2025
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    Cloud is defined as a visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere at varying heights above the surface of the terrain or sea.

    Rabindranath Tagore, an Indian poet once remarked: “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us: “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, ...read more

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    Sermon On A Savior Of The Sky

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 18, 2025
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    In Christian doctrine, Jesus Christ is regarded as the Savior of humanity.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light ...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 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 Brighter Days

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2024
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    As we enter the dawn of a new year, our thoughts may primarily turn to elements of hope.

    Guy Finley, an American writer and philosopher once remarked: “Our greatest strength isn't our ability to imagine brighter days ahead, it is that we are empowered - in every present moment - to effortlessly dismiss any dark thought or feeling that, left unattended, diminishes our happiness.” ...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 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
     | 224 views

    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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