Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:1: showing 1-15 of 91

When Heaven Is Silent

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

What do we do when even with all our prayers and all our begging of God, heaven is silent?

September 30, 2001 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “When heaven is silent” INTRODUCTION We love stories about answered prayer. We get a thrill hearing accounts of God’s miraculous interventions in people’s lives, even as God intervened in Ryan Williams’ life. It motivates us to be more diligent about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unspeakable Words

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000

When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?

Unspeakable Words 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of A Christian Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Factor

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 22, 2005

Talking about the grace God gives each one of us. "The Grace Factor"

THE GRACE FACTOR Eph Ch2Vv8 2COR Ch12Vv1-10 As we start this sermon of this morning. I want us to understand that in order for us to make it in this world we must have God’s grace. The grace of God is what woke each and everyone of us up this morning. For this very reason we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004

Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Out Of Weakness

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

Often the world considers trouble to be a terrible intruder into life. For many people the problems of life are viewed as nothing more than minus factors. But the Christian perspective of trouble is not pessimistic. Paul experienced a thorn in the flesh,

Title: Strength Out of Weakness Text: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Cor. 12:9). Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

Depression is something that we all face.

INTRO.- ILL.- The wife was telling her friend about her household budget. “I spend 40 percent of our income for food, 30 percent for shelter, 30 percent for clothing, and 20 percent for transportation and incidentals.” “But that makes 120 percent.” The woman responded, “DON’T I KNOW IT!” Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What? Are You Weak Or Something?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004

This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Question About Heaven Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005

Will I know people in Heaven, and will I know people I love who did not make it?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven” (Some thoughts and illustrations taken form other sermoncentral.com contributors) Text: II Corinthians 12:1-7 OPENING JOKE: Janet Sketchely was trying to teach her children the truth of salvation while reading through their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength Through Weakness Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

We learn the secret of Paul the Apostle - that though he saw things no other man has ever seen, the most important secret of all is letting us fall by the wayside and let God live through us.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Finding Strength Through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1-21 Pastor Tom Fuller This is one of the most unusual sections in all of Scripture. Jesus talked more about hell than heaven, and other than John’s Revelation, we know very little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel