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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    God Of Elijah

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 64,138 views

    You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

    GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Walk With Me

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
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    Challeging people to come along side of you and minister

    Text: II Kings 2:9 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?" "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha replied. „« Come walk with me I need your hands, I need your mind, For it is almost the End of time, Come walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    Close Encounters Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 13, 2012
     | 4,614 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
     | 36,572 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

  • 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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    Elisha!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014
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    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

  • Chris Jordan avatar

    The Rescue #1: Called And Anointed

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 17, 2013
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    Just as Elisha was called, anointed and sent, so too we as disciples of Jesus are called, anointed and sent – to do whatever it takes to rescue the lost

    THE RESCUE #1: CALLED AND ANOINTED INTRO TO STORY: • Our story takes place in Israel during the reign of Ahab around 900 BC. • God raised up a prophet named Elijah to pronounce judgment on this wicked King. • “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ascension Of Elijah.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,853 views

    Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

    THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Power Of A Double Portion

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    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

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The End Of The Road Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,636 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

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    Elisha Goes Solo Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017
     | 8,003 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

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    New Year - New Mantle

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2016
     | 16,306 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

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,280 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

  • Paul Davidson avatar

    One Last Road Trip

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 4, 2018
     | 15,797 views

    On Elijah's final day on Earth, he and Elisha go on one last road trip together… and it's a journey we can all learn from

    (Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV? When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Where Is The God Of Elijah? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,068 views

    Elijah is gone, God remains. Don't look for Elijah, look for the God of Elijah. God's presence and His power remains. Can God count on us to continue His work and proclaim His Word?

    2 Kings 2:1-25 WHERE IS THE GOD OF ELIJAH What happens when the prophet of God leaves? • When Israel has been hearing the Word of God from this prophet, and seeing many miraculous deeds of God performed through him? • What happens when he leaves? This is the question this chapter raises, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible