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Sermon On Clouded Skies

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2025

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

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:3, Matthew 24:29, Ezekiel 32:7, Psalm 104:3

Sermon On A Savior Of The Sky

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 18, 2025

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

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, Acts 17:24, Isaiah 40:22, Psalm 147:8

Sermon On A Sea Of Sand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 21, 2025

A "Sea of Sand" can refer to many things, including temporary blindness, a lack of perspective or a specific geographic feature.

Erik Pevernagie, a Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “In the land of the ostriches, the blind are king. When politicians bury their head in the sand, ignorance rules the country. ( "High noon." )” Genesis 32:12 reminds us: “But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1, Psalm 107:33-34, Deuteronomy 32:10, Job 6:3

Expository Sermons On Amos Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 23, 2025

An exposition of Amos, clearly outlined, with interpretation, application and illustrations

PREACHING THROUGH AMOS Copyright 1978 by Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@chrter.net Outline Studies in Amos – 1 Amos 1:1-2 AMOS - THE LION OF JUDAH In the Eighth Century before Christ something new happened in the history of Biblical religion. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23, Amos 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Salt Path

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2025

“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

Scripture: Job 6:6, Colossians 4:6, Leviticus 2:13, Philippians 4:13

Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025

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

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:17, Exodus 33:11, Revelation 3:20

Sermon On The Palindromes Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 7, 2025

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:11-13

Sermon On A Sense Of Belonging

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 11, 2025

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:1-4, Ephesians 4:16

Sermon On The Sparrows Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 14, 2025

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-21, Psalm 104:12, Proverbs 26:2, 1 Peter 5:7

Sermon On Dreams Or Desires?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 17, 2025

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5, Daniel 7:1, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

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

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

Sermon On A Gilded Cage

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2025

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

Scripture: James 5:1-3, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 16:26

Sermon On A Journey To The Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2025

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

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Sermon On The Autumnal Equinox

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 4, 2025

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

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Psalm 104:19, Job 38:12-13, Deuteronomy 11:14

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

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

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12