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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    "Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    We cannot win by doing nothing

    “Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working For God

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,049 views

    A message designed to show Christians how they can be valuable workers in God’s kingdom.

    WORKING FOR GOD II Kings 6:1-7 PURPOSE To show Christians a valid approach to working for God and encourage them to get busy. INTRODUCTION As Christians we should be busy working for the Lord. In II Kings we find some steps that will direct us into valuable kingdom work. It tells where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Lost Faith: Lessons From An Axehead SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    There are numerous things that can be regained if we apply these principles. Understanding the story of the lost axehead can help us recover our faith.

    Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful story with you. It revolves around a group of young men who found themselves in a difficult situation. They were living in a cramped space and decided to build a new house. However, as they began their construction project, they encountered a major ...read more

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    A New Season

    Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,594 views

    Bringing out what is hidden from view

    A New Season By Pastor Ted Palaroan Tabernacle of Living Waters As I look toward the future, I am drawn to the story of Elisha, especially to what happened to him, recorded in 2Kings: 2 Kings 6:1-6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Recover The Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,412 views

    We’ll never be able to serve the Lord in an effective manner until we do it in His power alone.

    How to Recover the Cutting Edge 2 Kings 6:1-7 March 1, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lumberjack God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
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    John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

    12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    275 - Who We Are…

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    What is our identity in Christ.

    Sermon Study # 275 – WHO WE ARE… Humor: The Reason Men Lie One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his ax fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?" The woodcutter replied that his ax has fallen into water, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A New Season But You Must Seize The Moment

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 29,766 views

    Throughout the Scriptures, there have been times recorded that God would call for a time of divine impartation where an encounter with Him would usher in a process of change that would come in the realm of the Spirit.

    ‘It’s A New Season But You Have To Seize The Moment’ 2 Kings 6:1-6:6 As I look toward the future, I am drawn to the story of Elisha, especially to what happened to him, recorded in 2Kings: 2 Kings 6:1-6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Am I Using Faulty Tools?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,101 views

    The simple things or actions during our Christian walk of faith are just as important as with the things that seem major.

    2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha has now succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2:1-18). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This situation shows how God cares for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Truths For Times Of Temptation

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 15, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,713 views

    We are not immune to temptation. How can we respond when we are tempted?

    Friends in Christ, A venerable legend tells that the trees in the forest gathered to have a meeting to discuss ways to unite against the very sharp axe that had cut down so many of their friends – oak, maple, spruce, poplar. One by one, the axe had sliced into them and cut them down for firewood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Where You Left It

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 275 ratings
     | 75,366 views

    What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

    "IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    This sermon may have had a greater impact on my life than any other I have ever preached. I pray earnestly that I would never lose my cutting edge.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge? II Kings 6:1-7 Intro: The sons of the prophets are the students of a school of young preachers under the tutelage of Elisha. This practice of teaching the young prophets was initiated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Headless Wonders

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2013
     | 4,378 views

    Have you ever been in a place where you thought that you had it all under control, but then you lost it? If we do not have the Head in its rightful place, then all is in vain.

    No Advancement without a Recovery (Headless Wonders) 2 Kings 6:1-7 Don't lose the Head Evangelism is for the lost---Revival is for the church I. Recognize the Need to Move On (Advance) They said that the place was too strait (limited). They invite the man of God to help out----always a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 10,851 views

    1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

    INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Benefits Of Sound Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    For this reason Paul cautions the Christians in Rome about the temptation to think too highly of themselves at the expense of mutual consideration. Let us examine some of the reasons why we should use sound judgment in accordance with the faith to conside

    Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational