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  • Tony Skaff avatar

    The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    Elisha dared to ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Do we dare to ask for hard things or we just surrender and accept the little ones? Who can do that?

    1stBBC The man who asked for the hard thing 2Ki 2:1-10 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 33,028 views

    has the mantle been passed to you?

    Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steaven Snow avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    A Sermon regarding the desperate need of Holy Spirit power in our lives

    Where Is the Lord God of Elijah? TEXT: II Kings 2:1-15 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. 2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Look - The Chariots And Horsemen Of Israel

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,304 views

    Transfiguration (B) - Look, the chariots and horsemen of Israel. Believers live with confidence. Believers are taken into glory.

    LOOK THE CHARIOTS AND HORSEMEN OF ISRAEL (Outline) February 3, 2008 - TRANSFIGURATION - 2 Kings 2:1-12a INTRO: At transfiguration we travel with Jesus to the mount of glory. Then we study Jesus’ suffering during Lent. On Easter Sunday you and I share in the joy of the resurrection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Elisha Seeks The Blessing

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,938 views

    For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

    ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chip Monck avatar

    From Me To You

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    This message explores the impartation of the blessing of God from one person to another as part of the hastening of God’s work.

    We have been looking at the person, the ministry, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and what that means for those who have made a decision, and commitment to walk with God. Today’s message is a bit of a departure from our most recent series. Yet, at the same time, it naturally flows from what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Elijah's Mantle - Who Will Pick Up Elijah's Mantle"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 48,184 views

    God wants to do greater things in every generation then what was done in the previous one however someone needs to pick up the mantle and take it to another lever.

    “Elijah’s Mantle” “Who will pick up Elijah’s Mantle” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Kings 2 We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Content To View From Afar

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    Encourages the audience to go ALL THE WAY across Jordan - like Elisha, while all of the other prophets were content to view Elijah’s end from afar.

    1 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Elisha - Equipped For Service

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    Shows how we can follow the example from Elisha in being properly equipped for God’s service

    Elisha - Equipped for Service II Kings 2:1-15 Are you ready for tomorrow? Kids are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have all your notebooks and pens and #2 pencils crammed into your backpack ready for that bright and early wake up call? Teachers are you ready for tomorrow? Lessons plans in order, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nigel Heath avatar

    If You Want The Power You Need The Passion Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Passion is the driving force that leads us to seek God’s power and blessing.

    ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO I wonder how many of you gained an insight over the summer into the potential of your life as a Christian. You’ve seen the anointing of God on other people and you desire it – you dared to dream that you also can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    "Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,960 views

    For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

    2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Don't Miss The Flow

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    One great revival message

    Don’t Miss the Flow II Kings 2:1-11 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.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Let's Go All The Way

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,066 views

    To follow Christ we must be willing to go all the way!

    “Let’s Go All The Way” Text: II Kings 2:1-15 What motivated Elisha to request a double portion? Had he seen the power that Elijah had and determined it wasn’t enough? Was his motive carnal? Did he just want more power so that he could make a name for himself? Or did he recognize that problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Albert Corey avatar

    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,150 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

    VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational