Sermons on The Prophets:

Troubler Of Israel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009

First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Hope Of The Believer”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Words

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

Positive words bring about positive things

Power Words Mark 11:23 - For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. There are three aspects to applying Godly speech that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Stillness

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

There is something great in the stillness of our lives if we will stop and listen.

• Tonight, I want to give you the whole picture of this story. To understand this message tonight, you need to understand the background. • The individual of this story is the Prophet Elijah. • Chapter 18 reveals the mighty hand of God on his life. The mountain was Mount Carmel. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tearing Of Clothes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2024

In the Bible tearing clothes referred to Mouring, hurt, sorrow, that is what happened to Elisha when his friend departed but he picked up cloak and kept going despite the tearing of clothes.

"Tearing Of Clothes” 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. In Second Kings, the prophet Elisha is torn apart by the departure of his mentor Elijah. • As the story begins, the two men are on the road outside Gilgal, near the Jordan River. • Elijah somehow knows that his prophetic work is coming to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Stay Equipped

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024

Believers need to comprehend the ways of God and grow, the moment calamity hits the roof, they think we have sinned, God is bad; nevertheless, sufferings are part of life.

Stay equipped 2 Kings 4:1 “The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” There is an urgency to share my thoughts because believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Wolf In The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

How do you identify a false teacher?

Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

How do you spot a false teacher? This sermon was miss titled as a sermon on marriage, I have corrected it.

Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pick Up The Oil And Anoint Somebody!

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 3, 2010

We need to become encouragers and anointers.

Pick Up the Oil and Anoint Somebody! 2 Kings 9:1-7 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 2 Kings 9 1And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Word Heard 'round The World

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 22, 2015

Christmas Day (B) The babe in the manger is the Word Incarnate, by and through Whom God has spoken and is speaking to us and the whole world.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A Word Heard round the World” “For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ, the Lord.” Last ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2025

Was Elijah taken up to heaven or into the sky and transported to a place of retirement? Let's look at 2 Kings 2.

Was Elijah one of only two prophets seemingly taken directly to heaven or was he transported in the air to a location on earth? Let’s look at 2 Kings 2. Did it seem like all the prophets knew that God was going to take Elijah? Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . Who? Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 21, 2008

Introduction to the series, Who Is Jesus.

Title: Jesus Is . . .Who? Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 1) Text: Matt 16:13-17 Date: February 24, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Almost two thousand years ago, on a hill outside the city of Jerusalem, a Jewish peasant named Yeshua was executed by crucifixion. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation At The Jordan

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 2, 2025

The Jordan River that was overflowing miraculously parted for the Israelites, in that same River Jordan Naaman was healed of his leprosy, and Jesus was baptized in the same river. Miracles will happen in our lives when we too can trust God fully, and obey His Word implicitly.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 3:13, “When the priests who carry the Covenant Box of the LORD of all the earth put their feet in the water, the Jordan will stop flowing, and the water coming downstream will pile up in one place." (GNB) These are the words that Joshua received from God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13, 2 Kings 5:8-11, 2 Kings 5:13-14, Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:13, Matthew 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Has Spoken Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4

October 20, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “God has spoken” 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren