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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 The Palindromes Of Life

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 7, 2025
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    A palindrome is defined as a word, name, sentence, verse, or even number that reads the same backwards or forward.

    Yayoi Kusama, a female Japanese artist once remarked: “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon, the earth, and hundreds of millions of stars. All of us live in the unfathomable mystery and infinitude of the universe. Pursuing 'philosophy of ...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 Dreams Or Desires?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 17, 2025
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    Dreams are defined as a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

    Edgar Allan Poe, an American poet once remarked: “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Genesis 37:5-9 reminds us: Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even ...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 A Journey To The Light

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2025
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    A "journey to the light" has multi-faceted definitions which describe a metaphorical, spiritual, or personal process of growth, healing, and transformation, moving from a state of darkness, ignorance, or despair towards knowledge, hope, and enlightenment.

    Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher and writer once remarked: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” A ...read more

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    Sermon On The Autumnal Equinox

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 4, 2025
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    The autumnal equinox marks the official transition from summer into autumn.

    Albert Camus, a French philosopher and novelist once remarked: “O light! This is the cry of all the characters of ancient drama brought face to face with their fate. This last resort was ours, too, and I knew it now. In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible ...read more

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    Sermon On A Wooded Glade

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025
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    A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

    Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

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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
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    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 A Holding Pen

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 12, 2024
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    A Holding Pen is defined as a temporary enclosure for confining livestock or pets, but it can also appertain to life.

    Henry Miller, an American novelist and short story writer once remarked: “The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be ...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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