Ben-Hadad inquired of Elisha as to whether he would die from the sickness with which he suffered. Elisha spoke to his servant Hazael and said for him to tell Ben-Hadad that he would recover from his disease, when really he would die. He wept because of the carnage he knew Hazael would inflict on Israel, … Continue reading Ben-Hadad Dies; Hazael Reigns in Syria (2 Kings 8:7 – 24)
The Power of Testimony (2 Kings 8:1 – 6)
A famine was coming upon the land of Israel, and Elisha warned the Shunammite woman to go to a place of provision for 7 years, until the famine ended. She went with her household to Philistia to wait out the famine. At the end of seven years, she returned to Israel and petitioned the king … Continue reading The Power of Testimony (2 Kings 8:1 – 6)
Seasons Come and Go: The Ebb and Flow of Life, corporate and Personal
Genesis 8:20–22 (NKJV) 20 Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. 21 And the Lord smelled a soothing aroma. Then the Lord said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground for man’s sake, although the … Continue reading Seasons Come and Go: The Ebb and Flow of Life, corporate and Personal
Syria Besieges Samaria, Then Flees From the Lord (2 Kings 6:24 – 7:20)
Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered his army and attacked Samaria. During the siege there was a great famine in Samaria. A donkey's head sold for about $800 in today's money, and a quarter pint of dove droppings sold for $50. A woman cried to the king for help, and he answered in desperation that if … Continue reading Syria Besieges Samaria, Then Flees From the Lord (2 Kings 6:24 – 7:20)
Declaration of Faith: Verbal Inspiration
I will be addressing the Declaration of Faith for the Church of God over the next few weeks. This is the first in the series of fourteen blogs. I do not wish to be overly academic in these discussions, as I feel that sometimes the well-spoken and deep writings of some do not necessarily touch … Continue reading Declaration of Faith: Verbal Inspiration
An Ax Head and A Blind Army (2 Kings 6:1 – 23)
The sons of the prophets needed a larger place to live, so they went to the Jordan to get beams with which to build a dwelling place. Elisha went with them, and they cut down trees. In the process, the iron ax head fell into the water, and the one cutting the tree cried out … Continue reading An Ax Head and A Blind Army (2 Kings 6:1 – 23)
Gehazi’s Greed (2 Kings 5:20 – 27)
Gehazi thought that Naaman's offer of gifts was merited, after Elisha spared Naaman's life, so he ran after Naaman to take some of them. Under the pretense of two sons of the prophets arriving in need, Gehazi asked for a talent of silver and two changes of clothing. Naaman gave him two talents and two … Continue reading Gehazi’s Greed (2 Kings 5:20 – 27)
Elisha Feeds 100 Men with Little, and Heals Naaman’s Leprosy (2 Kings 4:42 – 5:19)
A man came from Baal Shalisha with barley grain in a knapsack, twenty small loaves. Elisha told him to feed the people, and he protested, thinking it was not nearly enough for one hundred men. Elisha declared that it would be enough with some left over. The man obeyed the word of Elisha and it … Continue reading Elisha Feeds 100 Men with Little, and Heals Naaman’s Leprosy (2 Kings 4:42 – 5:19)
Elisha Raises the Dead (2 Kings 4:8 – 41)
While Elisha was in Shunem, he met a notable woman who hosted him and he stopped there often to eat with her husband and her. The Shunammite woman asked her husband to make him a small upper room where he could stay when in the area. They did, and on one such visit Elisha asked … Continue reading Elisha Raises the Dead (2 Kings 4:8 – 41)
Keys to Fruitfulness (Colossians 1:9 – 14)
Sermon notes from the June 5th, 2016 morning worship service at Kannapolis Church of God. Sermon presented by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor. I. Colossians 1:9–14 (NKJV) 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the … Continue reading Keys to Fruitfulness (Colossians 1:9 – 14)
Devoted To You 