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    Can We See The Face Of God?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,432 views

    Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

    1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When An Angel Crashes

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,498 views

    On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

    I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Grief-Crisis Counseling

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    When tragedy strikes someone near you, how will you help them? Seven (7) ways to effectively help those in crisis-grief. A practical follow-up teaching sermon developed just after the April 16th (2007)Virginia Tech Shootings. A biblical view of the gri

    Lamentations 1:1-21 – Portrait Of Grief I. INTRODUCTION A. Elizabeth Kubler Ross - On Death & Dying B. Five Stages Of Grief 1. Shock, Denial & Isolation 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance II. JEREMIAH’S BEREAVEMENT OVER FALL OF JERUSALEM A. Look At Jeremiah’s Grief ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jehu: Picture Of God-Drivenness

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    16 characteristics of a God-Driven life.

    I. JEHU WAS DRIVEN A. Driving Chariot Furiously Because He Was A Man With A Mission 1. God-ordained mission - Cleanse the land from house of Ahab 2. What is your mission, your meaning, your purpose? a. until you find it, easy to drag and drift through life b. find it, everything is much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All Hands On Deck

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 6, 2007
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     | 4,145 views

    Saul welcomed back to the front lines some who had previously defected and others who had hidden out on the sidelines. A challenge to those who have drifted in any way spiritually to get back on the playing field. A challenge to those who have sat out o

    I. HOUSE OF GOD (Bethel) had become HOUSE OF NOTHINGNESS (Beth-Aven) II. SAUL WELCOMED BACK TO THE BATTLE EVERYONE WHO WANTED TO GET BACK IN ON THE ACTION A. Even Those Who Had Previously Defected B. Even Those Who Had Hidden Themselves On The Sidelines III. WE ARE IN A BATTLE A. God Had Been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keep A Lid On It

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 29, 2007
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     | 3,279 views

    Lifting the Mercy lid to peek inside the Ark proved fatal in the Old Testament. The dangers of removing or setting aside the Mercy covering today and focusing undue attention on the Law instead of Grace. Great sermon when combined with clips from "India

    I. INDIANA JONES - RAIDERS OF LOST ARK – Show Movie Clip II. IF IT WAS TODAY – I WONDER, WOULD YOU TAKE A PEEK? A. Ark Contained Several Parts 1. The box itself 2. Pure gold mercy seat 3. Poles 4. Contents B. No Way Man – I Don’t Want To Get Smitten! C. Ya, Sure – Check Out What’s Inside 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Dress Code

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    What every Christian should wear to church...or any other time in their sacred approach to God through worship, prayer, bible study and their devotions.

    I. DEAR ABBY LETTERS – How To Dress In Church Dear Abby: May I respond to your reply regarding attire in church? As a priest and pastor, I’m appalled at how some people come dressed for Sunday worship. You said that “Dress codes have been greatly relaxed in recent decades,” which I find to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hey, Don't Blame Me

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    Aaron was guilt of Blame-Shifting. He was an accesory to the Sinai sin by aiding and abetting it. It’s an age old problem found elsewhere in the Bible. Learn to spot blame-shifters and recognize it within yourself.

    I. AARON SAID, DON’T BLAME ME! A. Aaron Blamed … 1. People for their Depravity (v. 22) 2. Moses for his Delay (v. 23) 3. Furnace for its Delivery Of A Calf (v. 24) a. reminds me of when we were kids b. mysterious creature named “I don’t know” always got blamed for our mischief c. mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,935 views

    Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

    I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Caught Between The Contradictions

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    5 things to do when you feel caught between contradictions doctrinally, morally or spiritually. Sometimes no matter what we do, we feel like we won’t be able to please anyone or even God.

    I. I STORY ABOUT A BAD DAY A. Song Lyrics “You had A Bad Day” – by Daniel Powter Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hastening His Coming

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    You and I actually have the opportunity to actually influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming.

    2 Peter 3:9-13 “…looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” INTRODUCTION A. Congregational Feedback: “I Can’t Wait For Christ’s Return Because__________” B. “Hastening The Coming” – Very Odd! 1. How can we “hastening His coming”? 2. Isn’t that day fixed in time by God already ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stewardship Of Blessings

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    Three principles I can learn from Jesus - the ultimate model of stewardship: (1) He didn’t abuse what He had; (2) He didn’t squander what He had; and (3) He didn’t keep what He had.

    I. THREE INTERESTING PASSAGES (Dan 7:14) “Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom…” . (Matt 28:18) “Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me…’” (1 Cor 15:24-26) “Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father…” 1. A forever ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tears In A Bottle

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 80 ratings
     | 21,489 views

    Funeral sermon can be adapted to any funeral, but particularly for a sudden, tragic death. "When you can’t bottle it up inside anymore," God says, "let me put your tears in my bottle."

    I. TODAY IS A DAY FOR TEARS A. Young Man Struck Down Suddenly & Senselessly 1. Senselessly – makes no sense 2. Accident that shouldn’t have happened B. Young Man 1. Who had plans & dreams 2. Good guy who was there for you 3. Who leaves behind a huge family 4. Who leaves behind a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,382 views

    Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

    I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Cling To Me

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God