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  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    Where Do You Want To Go Today?

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

    Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    A Transfer Of Power

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,486 views

    What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

    A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Horn avatar

    What Must I Do

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to help other Christians understand some requirements for recieving from God.

    What must I do 2 Kings 2: 1-15 Opening: I have been praying for several spiritual gifts from God. These are things that only God can give, they are supernatural. Many times in the past few weeks satan has questioned me hoping that I would doubt God and give up. Several times I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Commitment

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 48,579 views

    What does it mean to be committed? Why is it important?

    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Outline of 2 Kings 2:1-18 on Elijah being tranlated to heaven.

    THE RAPTURE OF ELIJAH – 2 KINGS 2:1-18 Many times we have the idea when a person reaches a certain age he is no longer useable. I spoke with a pastor that is about “retirement” age and he told me that I had better move before the age of 50, and after 55 no one wants you as pastor, then you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Taken By Surprise Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

    - A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Hector Rodriguez avatar

    Un Viaje Con Dios

    Contributed by Hector Rodriguez on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,143 views

    There are times in our lives that we need to take a trip with God, places that are going to be of alot of help to you.

    Un Viaje Con Dios Texto: 2 Reyes 2:2-14 Josué 5:9; Isaías 55:8 Pastor: Hector.M. Rodriguez Introducción: La Biblia dice que hay caminos que le parecen al hombre ser caminos derechos, pero su fin es camino de muerte. ( Proverbios 14:12 ) por esto necesitamos tomar los caminos que son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Stay In Right Lane: Consistency Counts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,346 views

    Why Consistency in our Spiritual Walk is important.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM churches March 2, 2003 “Stay in Right Lane”: Consistency Counts II Kings 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We will soon begin the Lenten Season. I’d like you to look back over the past year and ask yourself the question, “Am I a more consistent or less consistent Christian than I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elisha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,551 views

    How Elisha dealt with the loss of his friend and mentor Elijah

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,568 views

    Elisha dared to ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Do we dare to ask for hard things or we just surrender and accept the little ones? Who can do that?

    1stBBC The man who asked for the hard thing 2Ki 2:1-10 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

    May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steaven Snow avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    A Sermon regarding the desperate need of Holy Spirit power in our lives

    Where Is the Lord God of Elijah? TEXT: II Kings 2:1-15 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 35,049 views

    has the mantle been passed to you?

    Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Keep Your Eye On The Prize Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.

    Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    From Me To You

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    This message explores the impartation of the blessing of God from one person to another as part of the hastening of God’s work.

    We have been looking at the person, the ministry, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and what that means for those who have made a decision, and commitment to walk with God. Today’s message is a bit of a departure from our most recent series. Yet, at the same time, it naturally flows from what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan