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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live With Confidence In The Lord Of Life

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2023
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    When the Shunammite woman's son became ill and died she went to the prophet Elisha. The woman recognized that it was at the Word of the Lord that she gave birth to her son. And she believed that it would be at the Word of the Lord that her son would live again!

    Although we will be focusing our Old Testament Lesson for a sermon together this morning I want you to think back to our Gospel Lesson for this Sunday. I want to use those verses from John 11 as the introduction to my message today. Perhaps you were already familiar with the account of Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Elisha’s Ministry: "Christian – How Is Your Little Upper Chamber Furnished?” Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
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    Our God is a wonderful God for provision. Elisha used to travel a circuit in ministry, and at Shunem, He provided for His servant through a childless couple, where Elisha had his own simple room. This is most informative.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY: “CHRISTIAN – HOW IS YOUR LITTLE UPPER CHAMBER FURNISHED?” Part 1 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 8 2Kings 4:8 Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to Shunem where there was a prominent woman, and she persuaded him to eat food, and so it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elisha’s Ministry: "Christian – How Is Your Little Upper Chamber Furnished?” Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
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    This lovely section of God’s word shouts of the provision of the Lord. The bed, table and chair and lampstand are all really significant. This message examines them in more detail.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY: “CHRISTIAN – HOW IS YOUR LITTLE UPPER CHAMBER FURNISHED?” Part 2 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 9 This next message which is Part 2 continues the account of Elisha in his circuit and focuses on Shunem. There he used to stay with a childless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha And The Shunammite Woman - The Recipient Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
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    Gratefulness in Elisha caused him to promise a son for the Shunammite woman whose husband was too old to have children. The message compares also Sarah and Hannah with this woman. God graciously provided for the couple at Shunem.

    ELISHA AND THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN - THE RECIPIENT OF GRATITUDE SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 10 INTRODUCTION: Recapping from the last message. Elisha stayed with the childless couple at Shunem on his travels, and it was all of God’s providing. 1. It was the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    It Is Well

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 28, 2023
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    "It is well", must have been the theme phrase of this Shunamite woman's life. She knew that there are things in life that we cannot control and yet she demonstrated her faith in God by keeping the standard in the face of extreme trials, knowing that He was in complete control.

    2 Kings 4:14-26 (NKJV) “It is Well” January 27, 2023 The United Kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC). Our text takes place around 850 BC - Elisha was God’s prophet to the Northern kingdom. He was the son of a farmer, Shaphat, and also understudy of Elijah. At Elijah’s ascension ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Are We To Be An Example Of Evangelism?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 29, 2023
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    Evangelism is more than just preaching the Gospel. It is the sharing of the teachings of Jesus Christ to others. The individual Christians life should be an example of Christ to the world.

    How Are We to Be an Example of Evangelism? 2 Kings 4:8-37 This is the story of how Elisha restores a child to life. This is similar to the story in 1 Kings 17:17-24. What does this story have to do with evangelism? The answer is simple. Someone needed to hear the Word from God, and so God sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Not Much Can Be Done For An Old Woman Like That!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2023
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    The blessing one woman conferred upon God's Prophet was returned to her in the form of a rich blessing.

    “One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. And she said to her husband, ‘Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Elisha Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 17, 2023
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    The timid and shy man who became a mighty voice for God.

    February 18, 2023 Today we transition from the mission of Elijah to the mission of Elisha. I have broken down Elisha’s story into 8 vignettes: • The mob and the 2 bears • The widows oil • The Shunamite woman • Poison Food • Naaman’s Leprosy • The floating axe head • The blind army • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When Your Promise Dies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 955 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and the growth of faith, even in challenging times, through the wisdom found in 2 Kings 4:14-37.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a mountain of wisdom, ready to ascend, not by our own strength, but by the grace and ...read more

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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Walk In God's Promises

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 22,296 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

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    The Shunammite Woman

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 664 ratings
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    The older I get, the more often I wonder what kind of mark I’ve made on the world. In this study we see a women, though nameless, the Bible says she was great!

    Open: Read Text Historical Background: - The united kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC) - 10 Northern Tribes (Dan, Benjamin, Reuben, Gad, Ephraim, Issachar, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, both 1/2 tribes of Manesseh) follow Jeroboam (as prophet Ahijah said) Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    La Mujer Sunamita

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on May 9, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
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    Este es el 2do de 3 sermones que hablan de mujeres no muy notables en la Biblia, de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones.

    INTRODUCCIÓN Hoy vamos a estudiar a una mujer, que aunque no tiene nombre, la Biblia dice que era “importante”. Aparéntemente no era de sangre real. Nada indica que tenía gran rango, riqueza, o “estatus”. No se le atribuye gran conocimiento o destreza. No se dice nada de su hermosura como de ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Bell avatar

    An Unlikely Mother Of Faith

    Contributed by Richard Bell on May 11, 2002
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     | 8,113 views

    God chose a woman never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, to show us some of the qualities that make a woman a great mother.

    AN UNLIKELY MOTHER OF FAITH (Mother’s Day) 2 Kings 4:8-17 INTRODUCTION: This woman was never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, yet she is the center of attention in this section of 2 Kings. She had, from a practical perspective, every reason to be skeptical. It would appear that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How May I Be A Blessing To Others? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,809 views

    Explores God's abundant blessings, His divine purpose for each individual, and our responsibility to steward these blessings wisely.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we unite in worship, we affirm the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:12, "that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each ...read more

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    Character Study Of Gehazi Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 726 views

    Gehazi had the opportunity to be a great prophet, but greed led him astray. His life serves as a warning to remain faithful, truthful, and content in the service of God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF GEHAZI - SERVANT OF ELISHA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:20-27 "But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither." – 2 Kings 5:25 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God