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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Power Of A Double Portion

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
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    When you stand before God ask Him for a double portion of the Spirit of the Men of Union Baptist Church, who have served with distinction and empowered generations untold.

    November 16, 2008 Men’s Day Theme: Union Men Committed to worship, to serve and to empower Scripture: 2 Kings 2: 1 – 14 Sermon: The Power of a Double Portion What would you ask if you only had one request you could make? After you have assessed all of your needs and wants? After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    “how Would You Spend Your Last Day On Earth”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2011
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    The final event in the life of Elijah and his departure into heaven.

    “How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth” 2 Kings 2:1-14 What if you knew without a shadow of doubt that today was going to be your last day on earth? Suppose you had only 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Bobby Hogan avatar

    Everybody Can't Go Where God Is Taking You

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 14, 2011
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    One of the greatest revelations you will ever receive is to know who to partner with in life, wrong people can destroy you, the right people can accelerate you.

    “And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.” 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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    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

  • Pastor E Cavenaugh avatar

    I Refuse To Stay Here

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012
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    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

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    Close Encounters Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 13, 2012
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    This is not a full text sermon...it is an approach to the text; think of it as seed for a sermon.

    Upon reading today's text the first thing that springs to mind, quite honestly, is Erich von Daniken's 1968 book, "Chariots of the Gods?," and the several hours of my life that I will never get back for having watched so many of those late night documentaries on the History Channel about UFO's and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 97 ratings
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    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

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    Quiet Sharp Focus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013
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    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

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Getting What You Came For

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
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    Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

    GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012
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    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

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    Jordan River Crossing Principles

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.

    2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Don't Miss The Flow

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    One great revival message

    Don’t Miss the Flow II Kings 2:1-11 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 6,200 views

    This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

    VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Power Partnerships Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
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     | 6,724 views

    A sermon on working relationships and the benefits of leading from above and below based on the story of Elijah and Elisha.

    INTRO ƒ{ As we continue in our series, I would be remiss if I didn't suggest o That the #1 key to survival is investing in relationships o Everybody's going to need somebody sometime o If you're a self-made man, you haven't made much o Lean on me when you're not strong. ƒ{ I want to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The End Of The Road Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,774 views

    His final stops along the road before God took him home.

    The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist