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Where is the LORD God of Elijah?
2 Kings 2:1-15 Where is the LORD God of Elijah? I. It Was a Time of Watching - 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. (a) Watching For a Precious Event - 1 when the LORD would take up Elijah into ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15
Denomination: Holiness
"The Double Portion"
2 Kings 2 v. 1 - 15 "The Double Portion" - Note 1. THE RESOLVE - v. 2 "And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel." e.g. Ruth ...read more
Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!
THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. Changes are transition.,
Title: Holding On, Letting Go and Taking Hold Text: II Kings 2:1-12 Thesis: We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. They are transitions. Introduction The following clip is very brief so a little background ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
First of a series on Elisha. Sin actually makes life boring. Radical faithfulness to God helps us to break through to a more meaningful way of living.
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Explores recognizing, responding to, and reaping from God's call, using the transition from Elijah to Elisha as a guide for our own faith journeys.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the name of our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of 2 Kings, to a passage that speaks of the prophet Elijah's ascent to heaven and Elisha's reaction to it. It's a story of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14
Topics: Leadership, Responsibility
How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.
2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.
1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14
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
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely and powerfully with God's help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us to pay attention, to seek the Holy Spirit's filling, and to bravely take up the task given us.
2 Kings 2:1-15 Transitioning Well Prophets with a Purpose – Week 5 Today we’re finishing up a five-week series looking at various Old Testament Prophets and what they have to say to us. Little Samuel reminded us that God still speaks if we are listening. Jonah reminded us that all people matter to ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.
EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-25
Who will continue on the work for your church?
One by one, God is calling home His Saints....They have had a place in the house of God, they have been faithful to what God has called them to do, they have been obedient to God, walked with Him, and been faithful to His church. And now, they have went on to claim their reward. I think of some of ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6, 2 Kings 2:9-14, Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1
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
Denomination: Nazarene
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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