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  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Making Mummies Dance

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    We preserve in the museum of our memories some mummies - parts of us that once lived but have died. Can they live again?

    “Making Mummies Dance” “Making the Mummies Dance” is the title of Dr. Thomas Hoving’s memoir. In 1966 he became the Commissioner of Parks in New York City under Mayor John V. Lindsay. Hoving had earned a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton and had previously worked at the prestigious ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Principles Of Decision Making

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,759 views

    We can learn some great things from Jesus that will help us to be good decision makers!

    INTRODUCTION • John Maxwell shares the following story. The personal manager had advertised a job opening, and a large group of applicants was waiting in her waiting room. The first young man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him. “We need someone in this job who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Grace Beautiful

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,572 views

    When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

    Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Makings Of A Mature Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,892 views

    A healthy church will have a deepening faith which produces wonderful works!

    1. It’s sad to think of what Thessalonica was like without a church… without a light… without the hope of the gospel. • What would they do about their sin? What would be their standard for right behaviors, for spiritual things? • How would their homes stay strong? Their kids? • Where would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Make Over

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

    What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "What Makes A Saint?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,117 views

    A sermon for All Saints.

    Luke 6:20-31 "What Makes a Saint?" One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Time To Make An Application Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,186 views

    We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

    Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Make Belief Christians

    Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018
     | 5,456 views

    An analysis of characteristics that may mark those who are not true believers.

    MAKE BELIEF CHRISTIANS Matt. 11:15-19 "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Courageous Choices Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

    22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Me A Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 23,888 views

    A Simple Sermon on service

    During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes road past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he replied with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,778 views

    Revival, Obedience, Making a Difference

    I WILL – “I Will” Make a Difference Ephesians 5:14-15 (pg. 816) November 29, 2015 Introduction: I have always loved history and the stories that come from it...maybe that’s why I love the history from the Greco-Roman world and the myths that come from it...the Greeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Will Make A Way

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,134 views

    God always made a way for Israel – He’ll make a way for us. I’m glad I serve a God of infinite power! He'll make a way thru our troubles, temptations, etc. because He's Almighty & loves us!.

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Isa. 43:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Preacher & the Ghost 1. A new preacher wanted to rent a house but the only one available was rumored to be haunted. That didn’t bother the preacher since he didn’t believe in such things. He went ahead and rented the place. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Disciples Is More Important Than Making Members

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 13, 2025
     | 365 views

    Discipleship is not a numbers game.

    Making Disciples is More Important than Making Members Luke 9:57-62 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:57 As they were going on the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Marriage Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 284 ratings
     | 36,146 views

    From Genesis 2:24 we will learn that marriage is designed by God to operate According to three Fundamental Priorities.

    New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. This is when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mighty Warriors In The Making

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,299 views

    God helps us see beyond ourselves, beyond our circumstances, and learn to trust Him for who He is! He assures us that we are not alone and is very gracious to confirm His word to us!

    Mighty Warriors in the Making Judges 6:11-17 11 The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. 12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God