Sermons on Elisha And Widow:

Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-9, 1 Kings 19:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013

When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Perspective About Our God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2015

"Alas, my master! What shall we do?" Have you ever been in that situation? Have you ever been in that predicament? When you felt so overwhelmed? That you are facing innumerable odds?

2 Kings 6:14-17-Therefore he sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Mundane Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

First of a series on Elisha. Sin actually makes life boring. Radical faithfulness to God helps us to break through to a more meaningful way of living.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Victory

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Secret of Victory

2 Kings 6:8-23 The Secret of Victory I. The Futility of Satanic Opposition 13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. (a) The Motivation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Last Thing To Go

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013

The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!)

The Last Thing To Go 2 Kings 5.1-14 September 22, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!) Luke 4.27, Luke 4:27 (NASB) "And there were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021

So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Still At The Bottom Of The River?

Contributed by Richard Wimpey on May 14, 2015

Message on 2 Kings 6:1-7

As I prepare for this sermon I'm reminded of a quote I read that's goes like this “You shouldn't go through life with catchers mitts on both hands, you should be able to throw something back”. Many times we develop the attitude of what can God do for me instead of what can I do for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Axe Head

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 31, 2021

WHENEVER YOU ARE BUILDING A BIGGER PLACE, THE DEVIL WILL ATTACK YOU. BUILDERS ARE ATTACKED.

AXE HEAD 2 Kings 6: The Axe Head Recovered 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. 2 "Please let us go to the Jordan and each of us take from there a beam, and let us make a place there for ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha. Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...”

But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...”Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He said, “...tarry here...for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho...” Again, same verse, Elisha responds, “...As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019

Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual among us to live up to his example.

2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019

Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual.

2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 28, 2024

Elisha

FAITH OF A CHILD (2 KINGS 5:1-27) A pastor and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The lawyer asks if the pastor would like to play a fun game. The pastor, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines, and rolls over to the window to catch a few ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith & Doubt (2 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2025

Do we have faith or doubt in God's hand? Let's look at 2 Kings 7.

Do we doubt God’s ability to set things right and His timing? How can we overcome doubt and grow in faith? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 7. Did Elisha prophesy relief from drought and siege, but did the king of Israel’s officer continue to doubt and criticize God? Elisha said, “Hear the Lord’s word! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle God Has For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2025

The greatest miracle is when a life is transformed by the Blood of Jesus Christ. Elisha's healing of the waters at Jericho is an analogy of God's healing of our fallen natures to bring sweetness and productivity.

A MIRACLE GOD HAS FOR YOU (The Miracle of The Water at Jericho) 2 Kings 2:19-2:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The story is told that between heaven and hell there was a fence. The inmates of hell had a big fight and damaged part of the fence. 2. Peter called the devil and said, “It was fighting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God