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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Arise And Eat: The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 223 views

    When the journey becomes too great, God doesn't abandon you—He strengthens you. Elijah thought it was the end, but it was just a transition.

    ARISE AND EAT: THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR THEE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 23:1-3; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 11:28–30 INTRODUCTION: After the victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah expected national revival. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Odds Are Against You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,433 views

    Standing up for our faith calls for strong convitictions, Elijah demonstrated his faith by having the convitictions to stand for God, even when he was all alone

    Introduction: We love heroes, and we especially love heroes who win despite overwhelming odds. As illustrated in the movie “Remember the Titans”. It seems the greater the odds the more we favor the underdog and cheer for him to overcome the obstacles. While overcoming the odds and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transfiguration Sunday 2018

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 5,834 views

    Many Christians in our churches follow Jesus but still have doubts. Their faith has not become crystal clear for them. There are things about Jesus that are cloudy for them like looking through a dark glass. Maybe you are one of them?

    Transfiguration Sunday Seeing is Believing Mark 9:2-9 2Corinthians 4:3-6 1 Corinthians 13:12 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. KJV This passage from St. Paul tells us that we do not have clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who's Going To Fill Their Shoes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    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

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    The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022
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    Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

    THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024
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    In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

    Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Have And Use A Double Portion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,008 views

    Elijah was a powerful prophet, but Elisha received a double portion of his Spirit. In days past, the church had power, but we can enjoy a double portion today.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How To Have & Use A Double Portion II Kings 2:1-22 Intro: We are seeing the account of Elijah leaving this walk of life. He does not leave by death, but by translation. He is one of only two men that we ever have any record of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry - The Miraculous Floating Axe Head 2 Kings 6:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022
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    In the preparations for new quarters, one of the sons of the prophets lost an axe head in the Jordan River. Elisha, through the intervention of God, was able to retrieve that axe head. From this small story there are lessons for us.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY - THE MIRACULOUS FLOATING AXE HEAD 2 Kings 6:1-7 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 17 2Kings 6:1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2Kings 6:2 Please let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023
     | 1,112 views

    This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,053 views

    This is a story about one of the two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, and Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regard to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their occupation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Fire On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 8, 2015
     | 5,224 views

    We are confronted with choices daily. The BIG choice is what to do with God when we see his presence. This becomes a choice about Relationship; Repentance; Rulership; and Renewal.

    1. Ski Lift Choice A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift's chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she sat down but was nervous about the height of the lift. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Storm's Coming

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025
     | 478 views

    After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

    A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disease Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Discouragement is something that many of us face from time to time and God’s word shows us several things about this in the life of Elijah.

    The Disease of Discouragement I Kings 19:1-17 I. The Cause of Discouragement (v. v. 1-3) A. We Miss the Real Cause of Our Discouragement 1. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Contagious 2. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Unfounded B. We See Four Primary Causes of Discouragement 1. We Listen to Negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Wanted

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

    The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,708 views

    The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

    What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist