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A Portion With The Great

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000

An exposition of the text describing the awful burdens Jesus lifts off those who come to him.

A Portion With the Great Isaiah 53.1-10 November 22, 2000 Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. It is also the first Sunday in Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.) It is a time when we look back to the first Advent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

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

A Double Portion

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009

A desire for God’s blessing

Text: 2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:9 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. Introduction: 1. SPIRITUAL REQUEST (VS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Portion Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006

The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Portion Of The Unsaved

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

But the unsaved will consciously live eternally in a place prepared for the devil and his angels.

THE PORTION OF THE UNSAVED Revelation 21:8 Even while God describes the future home of the saved, and all the blessings we are to enjoy. He, with a painful heart, describes those who will not be there. Think about it. The saved will eternally in a place prepared for them by Jesus. But the unsaved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

In Pursuit Of Portion

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 23, 2024

Our life's pursuits ultimately define us. King David was a man after God's own heart. King Solomon ultimately pursued other things. Being in pursuit of God as your portion will lead you into the fullness of His goodness today as well as for an eternity.

King David said, “??O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; ??You maintain my lot.” Psalm 16:5 The word for portion in Hebrew is manâ (Strong’s H4490), and it is translated as part or portion. It’s used 14 times. In most of these instances, it refers to the portion of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, 1 Kings 12:14, 1 Kings 12:4, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 11:4, Psalm 16:2, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 16:5, Psalm 17:14, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

The Double Portion

Contributed by Perry James on Nov 22, 2024

There is so much that we can draw from the lives of Elijah and Elisha. I think something that is echoed throughout is how we need to be ready to work for God as Christians. We reap what we sow, and I believe these 2 men lived that out.

*(I do want to add at the beginning here, I did not read all of the scriptures that are in this, I just like to list my references in my notes so that I can better go over the story with the congregation. I also shortened some of the stories as needed.)* Hello, how is everyone? I have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15, 2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 13:20-21, 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Double Portion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores Elisha's passionate pursuit of God's Spirit, encouraging us to live out our faith actively and be transformed by engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw nearer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us acknowledge the divine presence that binds us together, the Holy Spirit that stirs within us, and the Word of God that guides us on our path. We stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Topics: Heart After God, Greater Than Anything

The Road To A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 15, 2015

The Road to a Double Portion

The Road to a Double Portion Somebody say, I Want A Double Portion We know that Elisha went from being a ploughman, working in the fields one day, to being a prophet of the Lord the next. Elisha was tested at each step of the journey, Elijah said “stay here, don’t go any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Double Portion"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"The Double Portion"

2 Kings 2 v. 1 - 15 "The Double Portion" - Note 1. THE RESOLVE - v. 2 "And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel." e.g. Ruth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is My Portion Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT

BIG IDEA: A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT 6 KEYS TO CONTENTMENT: I. (:57) BEING SATISFIED WITH THE LORD "The Lord is my portion" -- this is the major key What else do we need? We’ve got the whole pie! We’ve got the only pie that counts! "I’d rather have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That's Your Portion

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 4, 2006

When we are faced with difficult situations in life we must realize that it is our portion to deal with

That’s your portion “Deal With it” II Samuel 12:19-23 (KJV) 19 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. 20 Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Portion More

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2009

For Baptist Identity Sunday. God has given the Baptist tribe one portion more of evangelistic zeal, missions involvement, and investment in freedom. This church is equipped with one portion more to do its mission.

I recently witnessed a special event, and was very impressed with how many Baptists there were in it. Everywhere I looked, I saw Baptists; every time the announcer identified anybody, I heard the word, "Baptist". It was one of the most sectarian occasions I’ve seen in a long while. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining The Double Portion

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran