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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Living Beyond Yourself

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    The widow of 2 Kings 4 found herself with empty vessels but great opportunity, she just did not know it in the beginning.

    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 unto her, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empty Vessels

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 22,216 views

    How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

    Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    Are You Empty Enough?

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 345 ratings
     | 39,009 views

    Expanded outline topical sermon on recognizing our need for God.

    Introduction A martial arts student was meeting with his master and teacher at a table, having tea. The student said to his master, "I’ve learned all you have to teach me about defending myself. I want to learn one thing more now. Please teach me about the ways of God." The master took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Recipe For A Great Mom

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 27,814 views

    Recipe: 1 Great Woman A discerning amount of hospitality A pinch of Godly Contentment A Trusting Husband A little Child raise (don’t just let rise) until the child is grown.

    A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his mom unique gifts on Mother’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. the year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a rare kind of talking bird that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Widow, A Pot Of Oil, And God

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 485 ratings
     | 150,696 views

    God always takes care of His own!

    2 KINGS 4:1-7 "A WIDOW, A POT OF OIL AND GOD" * In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel, the principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called "the sons of the prophets." * One of these "sons of the prophets" died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Modupe Adefala avatar

    What I Can Not Handle, I Hand Over

    Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,162 views

    Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow arrangement.

    What I can not handle, I hand-over! Anchor Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Noel avatar

    Whacha Got?

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,289 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

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Walk In God's Promises

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 21,098 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    God Will Make A Way

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 152 ratings
     | 64,121 views

    Put your trust in a God who can make a way even when there seem to be no way. Obey Him and do as He says.

    Have you ever been in a situation that is quite hopeless? This passage tells us of a woman in a very difficult situation, but God opened a way out for her. He did a miracle through a prophet. God had a plan even in a hopeless situation. God had a way even when there seem to be no way. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Pouring It Our

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    sacrifice Inspired By one of Mike Slaughter’s sermons

    Pouring it out, 2 Kings 4:1-7 Eric A. Snyder August 18, 2002 Top 10 signs you’re broke 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call you to switch. 7. You rob Peter...and then rob Paul. 6. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Seeley avatar

    Bring Your Vessels Not A Few

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,635 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

  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    When God Comes To Your House

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    A sermon on what happens when God comes to your house.

    When God comes to your house By Dr. Fernando Cabrera 2 Kings 4 1. God moves when you make some room a. How can we make room for God? i. Don’t miss the visitation of God when he is passing by 1. we see the move of God at the church, but we don’t bring him home ii. Set your house in order 1. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Discovering Your Dream – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,768 views

    Have you ever run out of time? Have you ever run out of options? Have you ever run out of resources? Here is your answer.

    INTRO: Call up volunteer and ask him or her to unfold the rose without ruining it. It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God’s design; But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine. The secret of unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I. God opens this flower so sweetly, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jacob Kutty avatar

    There Is Nothing Impossible For God.

    Contributed by Jacob Kutty on May 1, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,294 views

    A sermon which explains how God can help us in problems which are impossible for us.

    There is nothing impossible for God. 2 King 4:1-7 We all are familiar with this chapter. In this chapter we can see two women. One poor widow, another Rich women. Both are in a problems, which cannot be solved by themselves and the Prophet Elisha solved their respective problems. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Toby Powers avatar

    Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,450 views

    Throughout the Bible people have learned of the value of oil. Just a little pot of oil filled a multitude of vessels (II Kings 4). Just a cruse of oil made a multitude of loaves (I Kings 17). Just a lamp of oil kept 5 virgins from the wedding (Matt 25).

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Value Of Oil II Kings 4:1-7 Intro: The central theme of this story is the value of the oil. Throughout the Bible we see people learning the lesson of the value of oil. This account and one more come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist