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  • Yew Song avatar

    Empty Jars

    Contributed by Yew Song on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,528 views

    Many stop receiving God’s blessings because we stop bringing empty jars, and allow Him to change our little into much. Keep asking, seeking & knocking.

    ‘Empty Jars’ Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The story – picture the story in your mind. The prophet is sick and had to borrow to pay bills. Then he died, leaving his family in debt, with only a little oil left. In comes the prophet Elisha and a miracle happens but: Question: Why did the oil stopped? Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Serving God Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    This passage teaches us how easy it easy to serve God in a way pleasing to him.

    Serving God Scripture Reference: II Kings 4:8-17 (KJV) 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Noel avatar

    Whacha Got?

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    God uses the useable. Ask yourself, "What Have I that the Lord can use?" Message for the church.

    Whacha Got? 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. (2) And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    It Is Well

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 50,103 views

    This is a sermon for all and deals with isues of how for it to be well with you and your family.

    “It Is Well” 12/29/03 2 Kings 4:8-37 The common greeting now days is to ask someone when you see them, “How are you?” or “How you doing?” as to the younger generation. Now most of the time the reply will be “fine and you” no matter if it is fine or not. But today I want to look at a story in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When Cirumstances Are Desperate Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Connecting with God’s abundance is often missed out in our world that believes in hoarding

    When circumstances are desperate A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck and everyone inside dies. When they get to meet their Maker, because of the grief they have experienced, He decides to grant them one wish each before they enter Heaven. They’re all lined up, and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Robert Brent avatar

    Let The Blessings Flow

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    This simple and touching story gives us several important insights into the blessings of God flowing into our lives.

    "Let The Blessings Flow" 2 Kings 4:1-7 God wants to pour His blessings into our lives. This passage teaches us four principles of how we can receive His blessings: 1. We must be aware of our need. (1) She was about to lose her two sons to a creditor. A desperate need = "If God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

    Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shunammite Woman

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 192 ratings
     | 135,025 views

    The Shunammite woman received the promises of God. She made the man of God welcome, she made room, she received from God and she held on to the promise.

    The Shunammite Woman 2 Kings 4:8-37 Elisha was the man of God. He was a prophet to the Northern Kingdom and he travelled from town to town doing the Lords work. He would have to rely on the Lord to feed him and the Lord would cause somebody to show him hospitality. This chapter begins with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Seeley avatar

    Bring Your Vessels Not A Few

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,998 views

    The only limit to how much of God we can experience in our lives is how much room we make for Him.

    I. There was an urgent need. A. A death in the family. B. A debt that could not be paid. C. A future of slavery. D. Overall a very dire situation. II. There was a use of what was available. What do you have in the house? God wants to use what you have for His glory. One song writer said, “What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Walk In God's Promises

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 22,344 views

    Like Father Abraham we walk in God’s promises

    “Father Abraham had many sons.” How many of the young people here this morning know that song? The song “Father Abraham” is one our children love to sing. I am sure we will sing it once or twice this week during vacation Bible school. In addition to singing about Father Abraham there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Constraining Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,025 views

    If we really want the presence of Jesus we must put a demand upon him, He is always passing by but he will only come in where he is invited.

    II Ki 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. (KJV) THE PROPHET = THE WORD OF GOD constrained (KJV) 2388 chazaq (khaw-zak’); a primitive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Striking Oil

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    Mother’s Day Message 2002

    Striking Oil 2 Kings 4:1-7 May 12, 2002 – Mother’s Day Introduction No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: "Let’s see," he said, "You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 26,702 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Helping Needy People

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,586 views

    A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

    Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    When I Was Hungry....

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Our response to world hunger & poverty

    “When I Was Hungry.....” Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When I Was Hungry p.1 The biblical account for this evening begins in tragedy and desperation. We can get some contemporary sense of this from the news media, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed