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  • Toby Powers avatar

    How To Have And Use A Double Portion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,872 views

    Elijah was a powerful prophet, but Elisha received a double portion of his Spirit. In days past, the church had power, but we can enjoy a double portion today.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How To Have & Use A Double Portion II Kings 2:1-22 Intro: We are seeing the account of Elijah leaving this walk of life. He does not leave by death, but by translation. He is one of only two men that we ever have any record of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can God Still Use Me After I've Gotten Off To A Shaky Start?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    The beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry provides some insights into the mistakes that many of us make early in our walk with God.

    - vv. 23-25. - This is simply a problem passage. It’s very difficult to explain - it seems so unnecessary and unbecoming to a prophet, especially when you compare Jesus’ statements on forgiveness. - How do we make sense of it? KEY THOUGHT: God works through imperfect people. - The tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Test That Tell Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    Would Elisha passed the test to be used of God as a channel of Grace?

    Dark Times: Test that Tell the Life and times of Elisha Elisha came on the scene in a day that was an extension of Elijah’s time. Northern Kingdom living; 1. INDEPENDENT LIVING; As we alluded to last week a time when the God of the Word and the Word of God was held in disrespect. No dependence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Sins Of The Fathers

    Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,973 views

    What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

    Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reversing Hidden Curses Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 179,105 views

    Warfare Praying

    REVERSING HIDDEN CURSES Dr. D. K. Olukoya The most stubborn curses to deal with are hidden curses. Men and women who know that they are under some kinds of curses often get delivered with ease. Those who have no inkling whatsoever concerning the kinds of foundational curses which have been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Elijah's Mantle - Who Will Pick Up Elijah's Mantle"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 51,158 views

    God wants to do greater things in every generation then what was done in the previous one however someone needs to pick up the mantle and take it to another lever.

    “Elijah’s Mantle” “Who will pick up Elijah’s Mantle” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Kings 2 We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Power Of God To Change The Unchangeable Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 55,347 views

    This sermon illustrates the truth of the power of God to change that which seems unchangeable to us - be it a person or situation.

    As I’ve mentioned to you I’ve been spending some time in reading/thinking through Kings/Chronicles. In 2 Kings 2 I was struck by a very simple & straightforward incident. It is not hard to understand. You do not need to know Hebrew to discover its meaning. It is a short quick episode in life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Breaking Through The Barriers To You Blessing

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,235 views

    This is a sermon dealing with things that can hinder the blessing of God in our lives.

    Let Freedom Ring: Part 2 Breaking Through the Barriers to Your Blessing Today we continue a series of messages, “Let Freedom Ring,” on deliverance from evil. Some of you may say, Pastor, I am saved, I already have been delivered from evil. I don’t need to hear a series of messages on deliverance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Scott avatar

    The Miracle Of The Water At Jericho

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,370 views

    This sermon is on a over looked miracle from the life of Elisha.

    Text: 2 Kings 2 19Then the men of the city said to Elisha, ¡§Please notice, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the ground barren.¡¨ 20And he said, ¡§Bring me a new bowl, and put salt in it.¡¨ So they brought it to him. 21Then he went out to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Mine A Double

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

    II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Reversing The Curse

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 80 ratings
     | 94,927 views

    The power to turn it around

    19 ¶ And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. 20 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him. 21 And he went forth unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Society Needs The Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

    1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Bad Water

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,253 views

    Elisha and the poluted Water at Jericho

    Jericho had been destroyed by the Lord when Israel first entered the Holy Land, Joshua 6, and it had been placed under a curse: Jos 6:26 Then Joshua charged them at that time, saying, “Cursed be the man before the LORD who rises up and builds this city Jericho; he shall lay its foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Drury avatar

    God's Mercy And Judgement Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
     | 10,430 views

    It teaches how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

    2 Kings 2: 19 - 25 - the third sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 18 September 2011 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: We are continuing the occasional sermon series on Elisha (‘God saves’). The second narrative of the two , in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Where Is The Lord, God Of Elisha? Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,181 views

    Part 1 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

    The writer of Kings brings us to the time when Elisha is about to take over prophetic leadership from Elijah. God has called Elijah to his heavenly retirement and has called Elisha to take his place. It is a time of transition for Elisha. He will step into the shoes of the most celebrated star in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist