Sermons on Prophet Elijah:

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

The Function Of The Prophetic Intercesor Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The function of the prophetic intercessor, or watchman, is best defined as taking place in the course of four stages: Revelation, Intercession, Proclamation, and Restoration.

Let us take up the topic of the ministry of the watchman with a text from Ezekiel 33:7: So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17

Running On Empty

Contributed by Paul Dawson on Oct 12, 2014

II Kings 4:1-7 - The story of the Widow of the Prophet with the endless bottle of oil

Introduction A. It is thought by some that Obadiah of I Kings 18 could have been the husband of this widow. B. At any rate we know she is the widow of a prophet and prior to his death she had no worries. C. All was well until death came knocking on her door and then her whole life was turned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Brook Dried Up"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 2, 2007

Water was a basic need, essential for Elijah’s survival. Why would God allow the brook to dry up?

I Kings 17: 1-7 “The brook dried up” While the long drought we have experienced this summer has been difficult to endure, it actually saved the life of eighteen year old college student Julian McCormick. On the morning of September 1, Julian left his Bowie State University campus to pick up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number one in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at Elijah and being faithful to the word of God.

Introduction These are the days of Elijah. It’s a popular modern hymn. Sorry, but I refuse to call a song a chorus when it has two verses and a chorus just because it was written later than the 18th century. But anyway its quite a popular modern hymn. However, as with so many of our hymns and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Widow At Zarephath

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 21, 2006

This is a story of a mothers love, love that grovels in the dust for her child, love that gives away the last meal in faith, love that meets with God and finds his deliverance

Mothers Today is Mothers day, hope you remembered, as do the card companies they need your revenue – There is no special reference to a mothers day in the bible so why today? That’s a bit cynical but that’s the way the of world views today, profit, good chance to squeeze a few pounds out of them on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Promised Prophet Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus is not just a messenger of God's Word; He is God's Word.

Jesus: PROPHET, Priest, King Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-02-2025 Rapture-Tok South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claimed that Jesus appeared to him in a divine vision and told him that the rapture would happen September 23-24. When asked if he was sure, he said he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Hebrews 1:1-3, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah The Weeping Prophet

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 16, 2025

A sermon to adults on the Plea of Jeremiah

Jeremiah 9:1-4 5/18/25 A.M. This morning I want to go to the Book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 9. Jeremiah is known as the WEEPING PROPHET. A. I have known some people who LIVE a LIFE of MISERY. Some people are MISERABLE mainly because of their own attitude. They think everyone OWES them ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In The Career Of Elijah And Elisha...

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Miracles in the Career of Elijah and Elisha....

Miracles in the Career of Elijah and Elisha: Immediately prior to the time Elijah was caught up to heaven in the whirlwind, his younger understudy Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah's spirit (2Ki 2:9). Elijah being under the inspiration of God then replied that Elisha's request would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

Contributed by David T. Smith on Nov 15, 2011

This sermon asks the question that needs to be answerd today: where is the power of God in our churches?

TITLE: Where is the Lord God of Elijah? TEXT: 2 Kings 2:1 - 5 INTRO: Want to share something with you today that has been on my heart for a long time. Before I jump in let me say that it is very difficult to keep a balance within a church. One the one hand I want the people of my church to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Of A Future Prophet

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 18: 1 – 22

Deuteronomy 18: 1 – 22 Prophecy of a Future Prophet 18 “The priests, the Levites—all the tribe of Levi—shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel; they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and His portion. 2 Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brethren; the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Elijah: "A Declaration Of Dependence” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 1, 2002

BEFORE GOD CAN MOLD US INTO WHAT HE HAS CREATED US TO BE HE MUST FIRST MELT US.

Intro: When I was about 5 or 6 years old I went through a mid childhood crises. I was the youngest of 4 children and by the time I was 5 years old I was tired of being referred to as the baby. One of my favorite things was to go to the grocery store with my mother. My two main stops at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At An Unlikely Time Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2015

Grace can find us even in our moments of despair. Elijah's story shows us how God met the prophet in the valley.

There's a new Prime Minister in Canada and when you woke up Tuesday morning you were either ecstatic or disappointed, but however you feel about the new Prime Minister the Bible tells us that we have an obligation as Christians to pray for Prime Minister Trudeau and may I suggest for Mrs. Trudeau ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Year - New Mantle

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2016

Elisha's story shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) Jordan River (old life to new life)

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Theme: New Year - New Mantle Proposition: The story of Elisha shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene