Sermons on 2 Kings 4:8-11:8:

Healing From Leprosy And Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2022

Just as leprosy could and did kill in the time of Christ, so sin kills the life of the soul in every age of man.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2022 What was the worst part of leprosy in the days of Christ and even millennia before and after? I believe that the skin condition and other physical ailments were horrible experiences, as well as knowing there was no human cure. But the worst part seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Having Faulty Tools

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 23, 2022

Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float.

Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This incident shows how God cares for His children and how He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 25, 2022

This passage of Scripture tells the story of how Elisha captures an army.

Verses 8-23 tell the story of how Elisha captures an army. But what I want us to look at are verses 15-17. Elisha's servant had woken up early and saw the Syrian army encompassed about them. We can sense the fear in his voice as he goes to tell Elisha what he has seen. The devil does the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:18, 2 Kings 5:27, John 19:1-3, Revelation 19:15-16, Genesis 1:11-12, Revelation 8:6-7, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 10 - Unknown To Men But Significant To God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2023

Do you feel what you are doing for God is unnoticed or unappreciated by others? There were many such people whom God used to fulfill His great purposes. This sermon will encourage you to realize that nothing you do is disregarded by God.

We read in 1 Corinthians 1:25, “This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.”(NLT) As human beings, the two aspects of life that we seek and pursue after are worldly knowledge and strength. However, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25, Mark 14:12-13, Mark 14:15, Matthew 21:2-3, John 6:9, 2 Kings 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Battle Ready: Suit Up - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

Each piece of the armour of God that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. If we are going to be battle ready, we better suit up!

Big Idea: Each piece of armour that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. They stand for truth, righteousness, the peace that comes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17, Isaiah 59:17, Isaiah 52:7, 2 Kings 6:12-17, Ephesians 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"if Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?"

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 18, 2023

God calls us to action. We can trust that He is leading us and should not allow the paralysis of analysis to keep us from living!

"If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?" I. INTRODUCTION: Today Alfred Nobel is known as the scientist who established the Nobel Peace Prize to recognize people's achievements in such fields as physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, and literature, or for someone's work toward ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"god's End-Time Army."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 8, 2023

"Did you know that God selected you to be a leader in his army even before your birth? Each experience in your life, whether good or bad, has equipped you for this position. You were chosen for a significant purpose. Therefore, embrace your destiny and confidently take on the challenge."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 34:7) "The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." (Ephesians 6:10-12) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7, 1 Corinthians 15:7, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 6:13-18, Psalm 29:11, Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Kings 6:17, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2023

When we honor God with our words and with everything that He has bestowed upon us, He will astound us in ways that are beyond our comprehension. God certainly honors those who honor Him.

We will continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) When we read this verse in the Message translation it reads this way; 2 Corinthians 9:8, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Samuel 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 1 Samuel 1:20, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 2:21, John 3:16, 2 Kings 4:8-10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, Mark 9:41, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023

What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Kings 4:10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, 2 Kings 4:16-17, Matthew 10:41, 2 Kings 4:21, 2 Kings 4:26, 2 Kings 4:32, 2 Kings 4:35, 2 Kings 8:1-4, 2 Kings 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Iron Can Swim

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 25, 2023

When a man makes iron to float on water, people will say it is magic. God is not a magician. He is the God of miracles. Nothing is impossible with Him. He can make iron swim. His children too can.

TEXT: 2 KINGS 6:5-6 (NIV) "As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water. 'Oh no, my lord!' he cried out. 'It was borrowed!' The man of God asked, 'Where did it fall?' When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it there, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:5-6, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Mother Made A Terrible Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2023

Famine. There isn't much worse that could happen to anyone. A mother made a deal with another mother to find food. But she made a terrible choice when she did this.

Introduction: The city of Samaria was surrounded by enemies. Famine had come into the city and people were paying tremendous amounts of money for small portions of food. But for two mothers, they had a gruesome item on the menu. 1 The famine affected the city Text, 2 Kings 6:24-25, KJV: 24 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

To See What You Can See. Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 1, 2023

To see for me is the most important sense of the five senses. The physical realm without the spiritual is meaningless. We need a revelation of who Christ is. We need our spiritual eyes to be opened by the Holy Spirit.

I think if I had to choose the most important sense amongst the 5 senses, I would choose sight. I love colour and unique objects in the environment. I am always looking to see something new or different. With our eyes we can discern so much about people. We can see what they are feeling, if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-22

A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022

Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44, Ruth 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by George Henry Ochieng on Apr 3, 2020

GRACIOUSNESS BEGETS GRACIOUSNESS- GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

GRACIOUSNESS BEGETS GRACIOUSNESS- GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER A] Hebrews 11:6 And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that HE IS REAL and that HE REWARDS THE FAITH of those who GIVE ALL THEIR PASSION AND STRENGTH INTO SEEKING ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 2 Kings 4:8-10