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Everette Pafford
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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The Power Of The Cross In Thanksgiving
Contributed on Nov 24, 2002
For believers who live with identification of the Cross of Jesus Christ a life of thanksgiving is a natural attitude of life because of the power of God at work in them.
The Power of the Cross Series – Part 4 “In Thanksgiving” November 24, 2002 10:30 AM Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they ...read more
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Managing My Body
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
Stewardship is management and not ownership. You might ask, “Well what’s the difference?” The difference is simply this, “That, that is owned the owner has total and permanent control over.” That, that is managed, the manager has control over but no perma
“Managing Life’s Resources” Managing My Body (Stewardship Series – Part I) April 15th 2002 10:30 Introduction: A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. He heard the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The man ...read more
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How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively
Contributed on Apr 9, 2002
Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.
“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance ...read more
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How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively
Contributed on Apr 9, 2002
The early church was very effective in communicating the gospel. In this sencond part of the series we examine why they were so effective in evangelizing and reaching people with the good news.
¡§How to communicate the good news effectively¡¨ Part II Introduction: There was a man who lived up in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go to Florida. His wife was on a business trip at the time so he called her to let her know what he was ...read more
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How To Communicate The Good News Effectively
Contributed on Apr 9, 2002
The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.
“How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Power Of The Cross
Contributed on Nov 24, 2002
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Managing Life’s Resources
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
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Communicating The Gospel
Contributed on Apr 9, 2002
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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A Man On Vacation Was Strolling Along Outside ...
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. He heard the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The man knew enough Spanish to determine that the boy had swallowed a coin. Seizing the child by the heels, the man held him up, ...read more
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But What An Incredible Gift From God Your Body ...
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
But what an incredible gift from God your body is! If you compared it to a machine no other machine comes even close to its design, precision and functionality. Consider the skeleton system. Two hundred and six bones compose the skeleton, about half of which are in the hands and feet. Most of ...read more
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The Husband Who Was Told By The Marriage ...
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
The husband who was told by the marriage counselor to try and be more considerate of his wife. One day he comes home from work. He’s dressed up in a suit, he has cologne on, and he has a bouquet of flowers and a box of candy in his hands. He rings the doorbell and he’s standing there as she opens ...read more
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The Crowd Jumps To Its Feet. Many Clench Tissues ...
Contributed on Apr 15, 2002
The crowd jumps to its feet. Many clench tissues or wipe tears on their sleeves. The applause is thunderous, intermingled with cheers and praise to God. Who would have guessed a developmentally challenged teen could invoke such a response? For my son, Christopher Kline, from ...read more
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Many Years Ago In St. Louis A Christian Man Was ...
Contributed on Apr 9, 2002
Many years ago in St. Louis a Christian man was completing some business with a lawyer. Before leaving the office, the Christian turned to the lawyer and said: "I have often wanted to ask you a question, but I have been a coward." The lawyer replied, "I didn’t think you were afraid of anything!" ...read more