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Sermon On The Art Of Narration

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2024

Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35

2024 Baccalaureate Sermon

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2024

A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024

2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

Sermon On The Golden Rule

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2023

The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.

Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14, Proverbs 16:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Job 4:4

Sermon On The Pace Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 7, 2023

The pace of life has been said to represent the speed at which changes and events occur.

Kosuke Koyama, a Japanese theologian once remarked: “Love has its speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are accustomed. It goes on in the depth of our life, whether we notice or not, at three miles an hour. It is the speed we walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, John 17:17, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Timothy 4:7

Sermon On The Twilight Zone

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2023

The Twilight Zone was an American television series based on an anthology of life that was televised between 1959 and 1964.

It was once remarked by “person or persons unknown”: “Never regret a day in your life: Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.” Philippians 3:13-15 suggests: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10, Colossians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 5:20-21

Sermon On The Wheel Of Fortune

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 16, 2023

The Wheel of Fortune is a concept in medieval and ancient philosophy which represents the capricious nature of fate.

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, a German author, music critic and artist once remarked: “Everything here below beneath the sun is subject to continual change; and perhaps there is nothing which can be called more inconstant than opinion, which turns round in an everlasting circle like the wheel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lamentations 3:22-23

Sermon On A Leap Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2023

A leap of faith is defined as an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known.

Bill Engvall, an American stand-up comedian once remarked: “I might have tried bungee jumping, until I saw that video of that guy whose cord came untied. He didn't know it 'till he hit the ground. Oh, he flew off that tower, hollering at his buddies. "Whoo, check me out, dudes! Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

Sermon On The Hidden World

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 1, 2023

Amongst its many definitions, a journey through life could be regarded as experiencing wonder, challenges, extreme highs and lows, celebrations, special moments and memories that trend a general lifestyle as a human being.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone, is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 reminds us: So we do not lose heart. Though our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:17, Jeremiah 29:11, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14

Sermon On The Golden Crown

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2023

The Golden Crown is perceived to be a crown of holiness with the inferred implication of a reserved inheritance in heaven.

Chris Heimerdinger, an American author once remarked: “We are the farmers of the future. If we desire all the gifts of God, if we seek to win the Golden Crown, we can't just sit back and watch. We have to make it happen.” Isaiah 62:3 reminds us: “You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 6:2

Sermon On The Boomerang Effect

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2023

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 2:4, Proverbs 19:17

Sermon On The Daydreams Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2023

Daydreaming is defined as the activity of thinking about pleasant things that one would like to do or have happen to them, instead of thinking about the present.

Daniel Levitin, an American-Canadian psychologist once remarked: “That daydreaming mode turns out to be restorative. It's like hitting the reset button in your brain. And you don't get in that daydreaming mode typically by texting and Facebooking. You get in it by disengaging.” Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Philippians 4:8, Luke 14:11, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Sermon On The Jigsaw Connection

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 1, 2023

A jigsaw puzzle is defined as a picture or etching, usually portraying an item of interest, embossed onto cardboard or wood and cut into various pieces of differing shapes and sizes that are purposefully and befittingly joined together.

Diane McLaren, a Canadian-born nutritionist, iridologist and wellness coach once remarked: “Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together.” Isaiah 40:22 reminds us: “It is he who sits above the circle of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 28:19, Isaiah 48:16

Sermon On Inspirational Teachings

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2024

One of the many definitions of teaching is said to be ideas or principles taught by an authority.

Henry Brooks Adams, an American historian once remarked: "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Titus 2:7-8 reminds us: “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Psalm 32:8, Colossians 3:16

Sermon On Belief Or Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 22, 2024

Belief is defined as an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” John 14:12-14 reminds us: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 20:29, James 1:6, Matthew 21:21