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    Sermon On Emotions

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2021
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    Emotion is defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood or relationships with others.

    Jeffrey Kent Eugenides, an American novelist and short-story writer once remarked: "Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness," "joy," or "regret." Maybe the best proof that the language is patriarchal is that ...read more

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    Sermon On Tolerance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2023
     | 879 views

    Tolerance is defined as the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

    Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter and former actress once remarked: Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to ...read more

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    Sermon On Grief

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 21, 2023
     | 772 views

    Grief is defined as intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.

    Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, once remarked: “Grief is the price we pay for love.” These meaningful words were adapted from a passage written by Dr. Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist based at St. Christopher’s Hospice in Orpington, London. Psalm 31:9-10 reminds us: “Be gracious to me, O ...read more

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    Sermon On Fidelity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023
     | 660 views

    Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

    William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

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    Sermon On Dissimulation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 12, 2023
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    Dissimulation is defined as concealment of one’s thoughts, feelings or character. It can include disguise, pretense or codology.

    Aaron Blaylock an Arizona-born author once remarked: “The lesson here is temperament. Wanting something is fine but there’s no need to be reckless. If you’ve lost the upper hand in a relationship you’ve got no one to blame but yourself. Taking a relaxed or even an aloof approach sometimes is the ...read more

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    Sermon On Motivation

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2023
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    Motivation is defined as a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

    Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter once remarked: "I just want you to know that if you are out there and you are being really hard on yourself right now for something that has happened ... it's normal. That is what is going to happen to you in life. No one gets through unscathed. ...read more

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    Sermon On Perseverance

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023
     | 1,199 views

    Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

    Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

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    Sermon On Materialism

    Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023
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    Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

    Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

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    Sermon On Collegiality

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 15, 2023
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    Collegiality is defined as the relationship between colleagues. It may include companionship and cooperation.

    Deepak Chopra, an Indian-American writer once remarked: "Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution." ...read more

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    Sermon On Success

    Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 21, 2024
     | 321 views

    Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

    Saint Clement of Alexandria, a Greek theologian and philosopher once remarked: “... So then, you rich who have wisdom, apply yourselves to this business... Why let yourselves be transfixed by diamonds and emeralds, by houses that fire devours, time destroys, or earthquakes throw down? Aspire for ...read more

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    Sermon For Pentecost

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2024
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    Pentecost is fundamentally a celebration and acknowledgment of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

    Kevin J. Vanhoozer, an American theologian once remarked: “It is well known that Pentecost reverses Babel. The people who built the tower of Babel sought to make a name, and a unity, for themselves. At Pentecost, God builds his temple, uniting people in Christ. Unity – interpretive agreement and ...read more

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    Sermon On Divergence

    Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2024
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    Divergence is defined as a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases.

    Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, a female professor of psychology at the University of California once remarked: “Consensus, while comforting and harmonious as well as efficient, often leads us to make bad decisions. Dissent, while often annoying, is precisely the challenge that we need to reassess our own ...read more

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    Sermon On A Scapegoat

    Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2025
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    A scapegoat is defined as a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

    Lloyd Blankfein, an American businessman once remarked: “There is a line in which populism can cross over into demagoguery. Demagoguery is the crossover where populism becomes a bad thing, and people make things up, and they assign responsibilities that aren't fair and justified, and scapegoat ...read more

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    Sermon On Differences

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025
     | 28 views

    Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

    Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Sermon On Fear

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 8, 2022
     | 1,909 views

    Fear is defined as “An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.”

    Judy Blume, an American writer, once remarked: "Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." 2 Timothy 1:7 confirms: ...read more

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