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  • Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson avatar

    "When The People Have A Mind To Work”

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 31,428 views

    As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work.

    “When the People have a Mind to Work” 2 Kings 2:1-15 As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work. As I was thinking about this I ask the Lord to show me were the real problem was that causes us not to be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Passionate Commitment

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 375 ratings
     | 142,470 views

    We can be consumed with passion for God and serving Him.

    Passionate Commitment – A Consuming Fire! This is the second in a series of messages based around the beginning days of ministry for Elisha the prophet. In the last sermon we looked at the calling of Elisha found in I Kings 19. It should be clear to anyone who is attempting to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Stepping Out: Just Do It!

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 16,068 views

    God has a direction for all of our lives.

    Stepping Out: Just Do It. This is the third in a series of messages designed to call us to a sense of mission and calling in our lives. Every one of us who are attempting to follow in Christ’s steps will sooner or later come to a place where we will need to be involved in serving Christ through ...read more

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    Make Mine A Double

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,223 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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    In Death There Is Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    The death of Elijah released the ministry of Elisha

    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

  • Toby Powers avatar

    How To Have And Use A Double Portion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,160 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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
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    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

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Look - The Chariots And Horsemen Of Israel

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    Transfiguration (B) - Look, the chariots and horsemen of Israel. Believers live with confidence. Believers are taken into glory.

    LOOK THE CHARIOTS AND HORSEMEN OF ISRAEL (Outline) February 3, 2008 - TRANSFIGURATION - 2 Kings 2:1-12a INTRO: At transfiguration we travel with Jesus to the mount of glory. Then we study Jesus’ suffering during Lent. On Easter Sunday you and I share in the joy of the resurrection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Where Is The Lord God ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Sermon based on the question asked by Elisha the prophet after Elijah was received up into heaven.

    Where Is The Lord God ? 2 Kings 2:1-15 The name "Elijah" means "Yah is God" Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all times. He was a man who possessed the power of God, preached the word of God without compromise, and a mighty man of prayer ! Tonight I want us to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Episodevi: Return Of The Jedi Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    All those who believe in Jesus can look forward to a happy ending and new beginning.

    “Return of the Jedi”, the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars series, is a movie of happy endings and new beginnings. Darth Vader finally dies, not as a villain, but as a hero because he returns to his Jedi roots and destroys the evil emperor in the final act of his life. The end of the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,957 views

    For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

    2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Jordan River Crossing Principles

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,716 views

    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

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    Close Encounters Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 13, 2012
     | 4,869 views

    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
     | 37,026 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
     | 19,370 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