Sermons on Elisha And The Widow:

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

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

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

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Hebrews 11:32-38, John 9:1-5, Psalm 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go With What You Got

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 26, 2020

What you need God will supply.

From time to time all of us get overwhelmed, we feel inadequate, as if what we have is not enough. Life has a way of saddling us with feelings of disappointment, disillusionment, disaffection, and depression. This seems to be our reality from time to time and sometimes, it seems as if this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Friends In High Places

Contributed by David Lansdown on Dec 1, 2002

People are looking to the spiritual to find ‘friends in high places’. Elisha had ‘friends in high places’. I would like us to consider those that Elisha had as his ‘friends in high places’ – those known as angels.

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRODUCTION Just a week or two ago I was talking to some friends, who would not by any stretch of the imagination be considered people of high influence, and yet during that conversation I was told of a possible job prospect. They said, ‘Just mention that so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Transfer Of Power

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001

What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Called To Service In He Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

Using the story of Elisha’s literal call to ministry as an allegory, we can draw several truths from this passage concerning whom God chooses to call into a work for Him.

WHO IS CALLED TO SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM © 2002 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Many say that they want to be greatly used or at least used in some way in the Kingdom of God, and yet, the lack of action in their lives betrays their words. However, the truth is that if we do not want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Kings 6:8-23 – "Open His Eyes And Let Him See"

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

Elisha's servant sees God's presence, protection and provision when Elisha prays, 'Open his eyes and let him see." How might we see as God sees?

Aram is at war with Israel, but the King of Israel seems to be able to predict Aram’s army’s movements. Everywhere Aram’s army goes, Israel is one step ahead – so much so that the King of Aram assumes he has a spy in his camp. But he hasn’t got a spy – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Through God's Eyes SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Elisha's servant experiences God's presence, protection, and provision when Elisha prays, 'Open his eyes and let him see.' How might we see as God sees?

In the midst of the war between Aram and Israel, the King of Israel seems to have an uncanny ability to predict Aram's army movements. This leads the King of Aram to suspect a spy in his camp. However, the truth is that God is speaking to the prophet Elisha, giving him divine knowledge and vision ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Topics: God's Protection, Spiritual Vision

Pray First

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 7, 2007

Pray First because the Supernatural determines what will happen in the Natural. (Examples, Daniel & Elisha)

Pray First Grant van Boeschoten August 5, 2007 Story 1 During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Apr 16, 2011

in the acknowledgement of the prayer life of Jesus, the disciples desired to know how to pray and asked Jesus to teached them how to pray effectively.

TEXT: MATHEW 6:5-8; Luke 11:1 Title: lord, teach us to pray Introduction: Prayer is one of the greatest acts of the Christian. It is an act of fellowship with God. The concern of Jesus here is not whether we do pray or not but the motive behind the prayer. The disciples have taken notice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Women Out Of Four

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature.

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature. Intro.: 1. OPENING STATEMENT: "Moses wrote laws to protect them; the prophets thundered against those who abused them; and Paul set out policies for meeting their needs. Jesus had many among his followers; and the early church nearly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Spiritual Economics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Pit, A Prison, And A Palace

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 12, 2001

A parallel view of our personal lives to Joseph’s pit to the palace journey.

A PIT, A PRISON, AND A PALACE Ritchie L Ables Today’s sermon will focus on the life of Joseph. The life of Joseph more closely parallels the life of Jesus Christ than anyone else in all of scripture. We find numerous similarities between Joseph and Jesus, although scripture never actually states ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than Enough Faith - More Than Enough God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2005

You just can’t get by on borrowed faith. In order to please God we need a personal faith... but how do we attain that? The story of Naaman has some interesting insights.

OPEN: Two engineers applied for one job at a computer company. They had identical qualifications, so to determine which one to hire, the firm gave them a test. Each did well, except they both missed the same question. The manager called the first candidate, explained the results of the test and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-20, 2 Kings 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Society Needs The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009

From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Help... We're Surrounded.

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED.

2 Kings 6: 8 - 23 HELP... WE'RE SURROUNDED. In June 1920, the people of Shansi, China were warned that bandits were coming. One lady missionary within the village was responsible for a mission school for about forty girls. She said, "The Lord in His mercy spared us and our school of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Holiness