Sermons on Elijah And Elisha:

Quiet Enough To Listen Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2006

God speaks, even in our darkest moments.

QUIET ENOUGH TO LISTEN I Kings 19.1-18 S: Depression C: Listening to God Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: GOD SPEAKS, EVEN IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 19 how God graciously dealt with and healed the depression of Elijah. Type: Inductive I. TREPIDATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

"All By Myself"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 13, 2002

The story of Elijah, his success and his fear. His false assumption that he is all alone. How God spoke to him and to us in a gentle whisper. Today we hear the gentle whisper of the Gospel.

Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18; and Matthew 14:22-33 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Way, way back in early 1970’s there was a singing group known as the Raspberries. One of the members of that group was a fellow by the name of Eric Carmen. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Everybody Can't Go Where God Is Taking You

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 14, 2011

One of the greatest revelations you will ever receive is to know who to partner with in life, wrong people can destroy you, the right people can accelerate you.

“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. 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.” 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Want The Power You Need The Passion Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008

Passion is the driving force that leads us to seek God’s power and blessing.

ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO I wonder how many of you gained an insight over the summer into the potential of your life as a Christian. You’ve seen the anointing of God on other people and you desire it – you dared to dream that you also can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Has Found You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 21, 2010

The Anointing found Elisha and changed his life, that same anointing is on the move again, it’s in your neighborhood and coming down your street.

IKing 19:19 So he departed thence, and (found Elisha) the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon I’m going to pause right here and I’m going to prophesy that somebody’s life is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah's Crisis

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 1, 2020

The pandemic seems to go on forever. Instead of getting better, Covid is getting worse. Many are becoming discouraged and depressed because of lockdowns and other guidelines that give us limited mobility.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, and for this sermon there were only as small number of slides (most of which are maps), but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:31, 1 Kings 18:13, 1 Kings 17:13-14, 1 Kings 18:37, 1 Kings 18:38-39, 1 Kings 19:11-18, 1 Kings 19:15, 1 Kings 21:23-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Double Portion

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2001

If we want to experience the double portion of God’s power and anointing we should follow the example of Elisha.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 22, 2004

In the story of Elijah, we see that even a choice servant of God can get the BLAHS! God has a prescription for us, just as He did for Elijah.

“What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah” 1 Kings Chapter 19 INTRODUCTION: I’ve intended to preach this sermon once a year. Since 1995, I’ve only preached it twice … each time a little different. BUT … it’s a message that ought to be preached every year. Do you ever get to the point when your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—3 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

This is the third part in this series of encouragement to keep on keeping on until we arrive at the place apportioned us by God in the face of many challenges.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—3. Josh. 1:1-9 The death of Moses and the subsequent call of Joshua signified a closure to the past and the take-off of a new beginning—the divine assignment for Joshua “Now therefore arise …” is an emphatic and specific instruction to Joshua not so much as it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

God intends for every believer to walk in freedom. However, even one of the most powerful, godly men in the Bible lost his freedom in the Lord for a season.

What Are You Doing Here?  God intends for every believer to walk in freedom  Psa 22:5 "Those who trust in the Lord will not be confound  If you are being victimized by a spirit of fear, lust, despondency or depression, you are not walking in freedom  Feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Kicked Out Of Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2004

Lessons learned from Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth.

Jesus Kicked Out of Church Lk. 4:22-30 INTRO.: Can you imagine the Lord kicked out of Church? His home church, yet. But that’s exactly what happened. Jesus went to Nazareth to visit the town and the synagogue where He was reared. At first, His town folk listened to Him with great interest. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Needy People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002

A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah’s Depression Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2016

It would be nice to think we Christians didn't have dark days, that discouragement came only to other people, that we can just go ahead and tough it out, that everyone will understand us and help us get through those dark times.

ELIJAH’S DEPRESSION Today’s message is personal. I must confess that I have been treated for depression for 16-17 years. It is caused by, or so they say, a chemical imbalance in my body. It is a terrible disease and I have said many times that I would rather have some serious physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan To Fix It, Fear!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2019

Fear paralyzes the work of God. We are all on a journey. No matter what fear is trying to control you, God has a plan to fix it. Power, love and a sound mind.

GOD HAS A PLAN TO FIX IT, FEAR… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN… NOTHING CATCHES GOD BY SURPRISE… THE PREACHER’S NAME IS ELISHA. Elisha was a faithful follower of ELIJAH. Life is a journey. Elisha followed Elijah many years and he was very faithful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38, Mark 11:22, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God