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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Grace Of Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    We must learn to lean on God even when things are difficult and we do not like them...

    The illustrations in this sermon were found here on Sermoncentral.com. 2 Cor 12:7b-12 (NASB) 7b for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Hardy avatar

    Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

    Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

    Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

    MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Perfect Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Last in the Series - God has given us gifts that are perfectly fitted to us - to be used to advance His kingdom.

    Christmas in Narnia THE PERFECT GIFTS I Corinthians 12:4-11 / Ephesians 4:7ff “So, wadya get for Christmas?” [Solicit responses from the children] That’s a question that has been asked more over the last week than any other. Kids ask their friends. Grandparents, uncles, cousins and friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ, Our Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 16, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 45,868 views

    No matter how weak you be, just know you can find strength in your weakness in Jesus Christ.

    Zechariah 4:6 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 Philippians 4:13 Topic- Jesus Christ, our strength in weakness All of us, whether we want to admit it our not, has some weakness of some sort. Some of us may be weak when it comes to food, in that whenever we find ourselves hungry, we will try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The University Of Hard Knocks

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    Paul sat at the feet of Gamaliel and other great teachers of that day. But he learned far more from the UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS, for there he sat under God’s great teaching.

    THE UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 INTRO: There are many great universities in our land. Everyone knows about Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. In England there is Oxford University. But I want to tell you about another school. It has had more students and more graduates than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thorny Experience

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    What is learned when going through rough experiences in life.

    Experience is often described as the best teacher a person will ever have in life, and considering what experience cost, it should be. Experience in general comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some things or some events gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without One Plea Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 13, 2008
     | 5,541 views

    Like Paul, we cannot plead that we are either too broken or too privileged to engage in service. Brokenness is what God can use for the Kingdom.

    No excuses. No excuses. We are accountable for what we do. We are accountable to God. And what God has called us to do, we can do. No excuses. If God has chosen us, then He has expectations. There are Kingdom tasks to be performed, there is a witness to be made, there is something that each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,609 views

    This shows how God gives Grace and More Grace in our times of need...

    GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul greatly illustrates the wonderful, sufficient grace of God. God has the help that we need in times of our need. What makes it so great is that it is sufficient grace. The Lord certainly knows what we need, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting In The Way Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 2,795 views

    Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

    II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purpose In Our Problems Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,849 views

    God loves to bring out His purposes through our problems.

    God’s Purpose in our Problems 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 7/25/10 Lydia and I went to the Demolition Derby at the 4-H Fair this past week and had a blast. I loved watching drivers take aim at each other with the attempt to demolish or disable one another. We saw some great smash ups ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace That Makes Us Glad

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2010
     | 3,819 views

    God’s sufficiency and supply is available to truly born again Christians.

    Title: GRACE THAT MAKES US GLAD Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (RSV), "And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Let The Pain Remain!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    God can turn our Pains into Praises!

    Introduction: Bouquet of roses! Yeah. It is a common and a beautiful gift that a man could give to his lady. Man, you could win her heart. Believe me on this one. A bouquet of roses is made up of several single rose in bloom. But it is interesting to note that a rose, whatever color it is, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,121 views

    Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

    Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

    Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational