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    On The Ropes With The Mediator

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
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    With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

    I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When David Danced

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
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    Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

    I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's All Edge

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    The Bible – a two-edged sword – has no dull edges (never dull or boring). It cuts in every direction (left & right politically; up & down socially; in & out spiritually) and can slice to the depths of any soul.

    I. TWO-EDGED MEANS IT HAS NO BLUNT SIDES – No Dull Edges! A. No Part Of It Is “Dull” - No Part Of The Bible Is Useless To The Believer Today 1. The New Testament and Old Testament together contain… a. 3,586,483 letters b. 773,693 words c. 31,373 verses d. 1,179 chapters e. and 66 books 2. No part ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Amen

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    Christ – the eternal “Amen” – the personification of all truth. By closing your prayers with “In Jesus’ name, Amen”, can Jesus attest to the father that everything you pray is truthful…or that at the very least, you earnestly mean everything you pray?

    I. INTRODUCTION The word “Amen” is the typical closer for our prayers. But many people aren’t sure what it means and fewer, still, consider it a name for Christ II. NAME FOR CHRIST A. Discussion Question: List some of the most common names for Christ? (Good Shepherd, Vine, Door, The Way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lickety-Split

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Seven (7) things the Bible promises will happen Lickety-Split quick!

    1 Cor 15:52 “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” I. INTRODUCTION A. Feedback Question: “Tell me of a miracle product (you once purchased) that promised to do something quickly, but really didn’t work.” (e.g., products that claim to help you quickly lose weight, build muscle, restore ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Firstborn From The Dead

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
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    If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

    INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Word Of God Is Living

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

    INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus - Faithful And True

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    Tending to the ruins of life. Prayers of wretched truthful passion, not ritual trendy pretense, connect us and keep us faithful to God.

    I. INTRODUCTION - Jesus Is Referred To Many Names In OT & NT A. Rev. 3:14 - He Is Also Called “Faithful And True” 1. Imagine being in 1st century persecuted church – Nero’s persecution •Matthew - executed by sword in Ethiopia. •Mark - cruelly dragged through an Egyptian city street. •Luke - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Down 'n Dirty

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
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    Wrestle with God – just do it! You’ll walk away with a new identity, a new walk (a limp) and a new relationship that will empower you.

    I. WRESTLING MATCH BETWEEN GOD & JACOB – EACH OF US COULD VISUALIZE OURSELVES IN THE WRESTLING RING WITH GOD A. Many Of You Are Fighters – Strong Willed 1. Fight God in his will - ask lots & lots of questions – questioning 2. Arguing with God, reasoning, bargaining, wrestling B. Jacob Was A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Serpent Of Brass

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Powerful “fixing-our-eyes-on” - “feasting-our-eyes-on” - expectant kind of faith.

    I. THE SERPENT OF BRASS ON CROSS A. Natural Environment Discourages The People 1. Unfriendly surroundings 2. Complain and speak against the Lord 3. Camp infested with red fiery poisonous snakes a. snakes had been in wilderness all the time b. now Lord releases his restraint, turns them loose 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Scattered To Find What Mattered

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006
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    In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

    INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jeremiah's Underwear

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,539 views

    Five fabrics of the heart

    I. IMAGINE WHAT JEREMIAH HAD TO DO A. “Buy Linen Waistband & Don’t Put In Water” 1. Waistband = underwear a. not just a sash, nor a girdle to hold sword b. but his shorts, underwear - his “fruit of the looms” 2. God says – these underwear are going to be your object lesson 3. God said get a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let It Rain

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    Theme: Renewal for different seasons of life, initiated from above, personalized for you, continual as needed, in just the right proportions.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. 1997 Movie “As Good As It Gets” – staring Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson New York City. Melvin, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We Have All Blown It Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,821 views

    As we’ve been learning from our study in Romans, the picture that Paul paints of the human race is not a pretty sight. The good news is that he’s almost done speaking about sin. The bad news is that what we are faced with today is perhaps the strongest

    We’ve All Blown It Romans 3:9-20 Rev. Brian Bill 7/9/06 It had been a long day for the clerk at the cosmetic counter. Having been on her feet all day, she was looking forward to going home. Just before the doors closed, a man came running up to her frantically and said, “Tomorrow’s my wife’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray For Peace Of Jerusalem

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    What praying for "peace of Jerusalem" means and doesn’t mean. When it becomes a sin to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Personalized applications - praying for your Jerusalem - what you face as a citizen of the new Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God through

    I. PATRIOTIC PSALM - Calling For Patriotism & National Peace A. Much Like Our Patriotic Songs – “God Bless America” B. Jews A Very Proud People 1. Knew they where “God’s Chosen” -via them a Messiah would come 2. God had done so many great works on their behalf C. Jerusalem Was A Very Proud ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God