Sermons on Student Ministry:

The Floating Axhead

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2016

The account of Elisha, the student prophet and the floating axhead is one that would make intellectuals just shake their heads at someone who would believe such a thing. How big is your God? The God of the Bible is awesome even in small miracles!

2 Kings 6:1-7 (Please open your Bibles to this passage which we will read in a couple of minutes) Where does Elisha fall in the unfolding of the history of the nation of Israel? Creation The great flood - Noah Abraham - Isaac - Jacob Joseph Moses Joshua The Judges Samuel The Unified ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom From Resolutions Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016

Alternative Message for making New Years Resolutions that fail, rather making yearly to do list in increments of 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 12 month goals. Goals are easier to achieve than resolutions.

“Freedom from Resolutions” Galatians 5:13 Gal 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. • Every year New Years Resolutions are made. Only 17% of people according to Time ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

Someone Else Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003

One of the rallying cries in the church is "let someone else do it!" Why do people say that, and how do we change their minds about it?

OPEN: A church once put this on the back page of their bulletin - CHURCH MOURNS DEATH OF PROMINENT MEMBER The church was saddened this past week to learn of the death of one of its most prominent members, "Someone Else." "Someone’s" passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastor Encouragement - 4 Things God Wants You To Know About The Rest Of Your Life And Ministry

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 20, 2020

This sermon is designed to encourage pastors and other ministers in their work. It is based on the faithful life of Caleb.

Introduction My assignment today is to encourage you in the work of the Lord. Most of your know that I served as a pastor before teaching at the Seminary. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in nine churches as Interim Pastor. I know a little bit about what you face every day. Each of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021

It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

“He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

1 Kings Part 3 (Nasb), Footnotes Courtesy Of Biblegateway.org, Others By Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 24, 2023

King Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Ahijah, Abijam, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Nadab, Baasha

THE DIVIDED KINGDOM: There were 9 good kings in Judah (South, Capital = Jerusalem, 2 tribes, 945-586 BC), no good kings in Israel (North, Capital = Samaria, 10 tribes, 945-721 BC) (Bad) King Rehoboam Acts Foolishly (945-929 BC), was rejected 12 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Elisha’s Ministry: "Christian – How Is Your Little Upper Chamber Furnished?” Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Our God is a wonderful God for provision. Elisha used to travel a circuit in ministry, and at Shunem, He provided for His servant through a childless couple, where Elisha had his own simple room. This is most informative.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY: “CHRISTIAN – HOW IS YOUR LITTLE UPPER CHAMBER FURNISHED?” Part 1 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 8 2Kings 4:8 Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to Shunem where there was a prominent woman, and she persuaded him to eat food, and so it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Elisha’s Ministry – Elisha Organises The Anointing Of Jehu King Of Israel 2 Kings 9 And 10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022

The time had come for God's vengeance to fall on the whole dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel and God appointed Jehu for that purpose. Elisha organised his anointing and Jehu carried out that task with zeal. Elisha is coming to the end of his ministry.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY – ELISHA ORGANISES THE ANOINTING OF JEHU KING OF ISRAEL 2 Kings 9 and 10 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 20 There are longer than normal scripture passages in this message. We will see the overthrow of the wicked empire of Ahab and Jezebel. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-14, 2 Kings 9:25-26, 2 Kings 9:35-36, 2 Kings 10:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is the study of the various ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PROPHETIC MESSAGE OUTLINE 1. CONVICTION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. COMFORT 4. COUNSEL 5. CONFLICT 6. CREATION 7. COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1.CONVICTION John 16: 8-11 , I Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin . ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pitcher Of Water

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 3, 2001

In this message you will see the strong connection with water in the ministry of Christ.

“A Pitcher of Water” Text: Luke 22:7-18 Intro: I want us to focus on verse 10. What I find interesting is that the man who was to meet Peter and John was to be bearing a picture of water. This man could have been bearing something else or involved in a number of activities. I believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

John warns the church against listening to those in false ministries.

PREWARNED & PREPARED - I JOHN 4:1-6 I came across a list of ANAGRAMS(rearrange letters of one word or phrase to form another) DORMITORY – Dirty Room/DESPERATION-A rope ends it THE MORSE CODE-Here come dots SLOT MACHINES-Cash lost in em ELEVEN PLUS TWO-Twelve plus one ASTRONOMER-Moon ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

The Day The Angels Wept

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 12, 2001

The ministry of angels in the life of Christ and an imaginary scene re the Incarnation

The Day the Angels Wept Matt 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan