Dr. Ralph Douglas West - The Axe Head Did Swim | 2 Kings 6: 1-7 - The Church Without Walls

Dr. Ralph Douglas West - The Axe Head Did Swim | 2 Kings 6: 1-7 - The Church Without Walls Have you ever felt like you’ve lost the very strength you need to accomplish what God has called you to do? In this inspiring sermon, "The Axe Head did Swim", Pastor West takes us through the story of Elisha and the lost axe head from 2 Kings, shedding light on the importance of maintaining our spiritual cutting edge. As the sons of the prophets outgrow their space and seek to expand, one of them loses a borrowed axe head—symbolizing the fear of losing the indispensable power to fulfill their calling. The powerful message emphasizes that as we strive to grow in faith, we may risk losing touch with the divine power that fuels our efforts. Pastor West encourages us to recognize that our gifts are borrowed from God, and we should manage them with gratitude and humility. Pastor West's call to action leads us to reflect on where we may have lost our edge and inspires us to seek recovery through prayer and a return to our spiritual roots. Join us as we explore the profound truth that God can restore even what seems lost. Don't miss this chance to reignite your faith—watch or listen to the full sermon and let it draw you back to the source of your strength! Dr. Ralph Douglas West serves as founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls (Brookhollow Baptist Church, Houston, Texas). He first preached as a sixteen year old in his native Houston. The church began with 32 members and now embraces 24,000+ families meeting in three locations and conducting six services each Sunday. Dr. West is affectionately known as PAS. Dr. West completed degrees at Bishop College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Beeson Divinity School, where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He serves as Adjunct Professor of Preaching at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. He has an abiding commitment to the church and the academy, relating with equal ease to both venues and using his influence to mentor ministers in both locations. He speaks perennially at colleges, universities and seminaries across America as well as at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University. Dr. West’s preaching style includes careful explanation of Scripture combined with his signature ability to tell detailed, credible and indelible stories from contemporary life that enrich the sermon and relates to the congregation. He also makes penetrating and specific application of the text to his people. He does all of this while maintaining the vibrant preaching tradition of church and culture in an atmosphere of celebration.