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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 34,791 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

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,468 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

  • Bill Versteeg avatar

    The Mantle I Series

    Contributed by Bill Versteeg on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    Luke in his account of the Ascension draws the listener to remember the story of Elijah’s Ascension. Pentecost is the day the church received the Mantle of the Spirit as Elisha received Elijah’s Mantle.

    The Mantle I (Copyright: Rev. Bill Versteeg 2008) The disciples had been arrested by miracles. First there was the crucifixion, an offering offered in righteousness and purity, even the Roman Centurion had to admit that this crucified one was “the Son of God.” But many doubted. Thomas, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Keep Your Eye On The Prize Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,831 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

  • David T. Smith avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

    Contributed by David T. Smith on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,226 views

    This sermon asks the question that needs to be answerd today: where is the power of God in our churches?

    TITLE: Where is the Lord God of Elijah? TEXT: 2 Kings 2:1 - 5 INTRO: Want to share something with you today that has been on my heart for a long time. Before I jump in let me say that it is very difficult to keep a balance within a church. One the one hand I want the people of my church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quiet Sharp Focus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013
     | 3,895 views

    Train your eyes! Let your eyes not meander towards the wrong things! Control!

    QUIET SHARP FOCUS! 2 King 2:10”…if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you..” “Keep your eye on the ball” is a mantra for many golfers and golf instructors!” Someone said: “Quiet Eye training, as the name suggests, is an attempt to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elisha!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014
     | 9,305 views

    God allowed/permitted/organized/orchestrated Elisha to see Elijah being taken up into heaven! This was not for curiosity, thrill or personal gratification – but for a higher purpose!

    Elisha saw Elijah being taken into heaven! 2 King 2:11,12”….Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it…….” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012
     | 7,937 views

    In this last sermon in our series, we witness Elijah's exciting exit and learn some things about how to face the end of our own lives.

    Introduction: A. You all know what a “grand finale” is, right? 1. The grand finale is the very exciting or impressive ending of a performance or a show. 2. Well, I guess someone in rural Arkansas didn’t know the meaning of the phrase. 3. Some of our relatives attended a 4th of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor E Cavenaugh avatar

    I Refuse To Stay Here

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012
     | 17,757 views

    Encourage others to reach for the greater place in God.

    I Refuse To Stay Here Elijah was greatly used of the Lord in his generation, but his day came when it was time to pass the baton to a new generation. We learn about a young man named Elisha. He was hungry for all God could give him. He wanted the Lord and His power in his life and he was willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 97 ratings
     | 36,890 views

    How many times did God’s people cross water that had parted for them? And what does this simple trivia question tell us about God’s main message in Scripture?

    OPEN: I love trivia. I enjoy all kinds of trivia games. AND being a preacher, I especially love Bible trivia. In fact, I’ve even came up with my own Bible trivia question that I use sometimes to stump other preachers once in awhile. The Question: “How many times in Scripture did people cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,207 views

    Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

    1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,796 views

    The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

    What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Road To A Double Anointing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,287 views

    Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!

    THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    New Year - New Mantle

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2016
     | 16,469 views

    Elisha's story shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) Jordan River (old life to new life)

    Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Theme: New Year - New Mantle Proposition: The story of Elisha shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Elisha Goes Solo Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017
     | 8,220 views

    It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

    Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible