Sermons on Dothan:

"Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020

God approved faith is always tried, tested, and comes forth triumphantly!

Text: Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones. -NIV Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Intro: The tenth chapter of Hebrews introduces us to the idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Civil Wars - Pt. 2 - The Art Of War Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2015

Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but “civil”. Wars are inevitable.What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

Civil Wars
Pt. 2 - The Art of War I. Introduction
The most costly war in our history in loss of life was the Civil War. Estimates put the death toll of the Civil War somewhere between 650-850,000 men. These were not soldiers from a foreign invader. These were not troops from some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenges To/For Public Worship-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2016

5 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-V—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: During a worship service, the pastor invites the younger children to join him near the altar for a “Children's Sermon.” He tells them about the ingredients required to make up a church, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha's Ministry - Who Is The Traitor Among Us And Angelic Protection? 2kings 6 V 8-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

Elisha was given godly insight to know the moves of the King of Aram so as to defeat Aram's purposes in Israel, but the King then sought Elisha out to kill him. God protected Elisha with horses and chariots of fire. Elisha displays godly wisdom.

ELISHA'S MINISTRY - WHO IS THE TRAITOR AMONG US AND ANGELIC PROTECTION? 2Kings 6 v 8-23 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 17 THE SETTING 2Kings 6 v 8 Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel, and he counselled with his servants saying, “In such and such a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Romans 8:31-39, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Romans 12:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real People - Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 12" Can't Or Won't?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 6, 2017

Part 12 our 1 Samuel series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 12 “Can’t or Won’t” In the John Wayne movie the “Cowboys” Asa Watts also known as the “man with the long hair” played by Bruce Dern And his rag tag band of outlaws Show up at The Andersen ranch looking for work Wil Andersen played by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-15, 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Adversity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 3, 2004

In this message we will meet a guy named Joseph who will teach us how to overocme adversity (faith factor - part 8)

How To Overcome Adversity The Faith Factor – part 8 Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. 3For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 8, 2020

Breakthrough is possible in most relationships if we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us key relationship skills. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other and he will help us get breakthroughs in our relationships if we ask Him for help.

Transition Song: Hurricane by Natalie Grant Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study On Angels

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 5, 2001

This is a Scriptural overview on the holy angels.

Angels The angels were created by God before the earth was made: Psalm 148:1-5, "Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5, Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Good Days

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003

The Psalmist tells us how to experience many good days.

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy named Alexander had a bad day one time. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. His bad day started as soon as he woke up one morning. Alexander said, “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feed Your Faith

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 9, 2012

Feed your faith on: 1. God’s unwavering attention (vs. 8-12). 2. Our unseen allies (vs. 13-18). 3. Our undeserved assistance (vs. 19-23).

Feed Your Faith 2 Kings 6:8-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 7, 2012 *Christian, have you ever felt like you had too much faith? -- No, of course not. And I think you never will. Even if you have been a Christian for 50 years, most people would say: “I need more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Open Our Eyes!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014

Elisha revealed God's heavenly surveillance, the need for our eyes being opened, and the power of corrected vision.

LORD, OPEN OUR EYES! 2 Kgs. 6:8-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT THE FISH WEIGHED 1. Doug was in the process of describing a 30 pound bass he'd caught recently after fighting it for three hours, when Bill interrupted his story. 2. "There’s no way I believe you caught a 30 pound bass!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God