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  • Thorns

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,352 views

    Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

    “Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

  • God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    To rely on God’s Sustaining Grace

    GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” by George E. Crumbly II CORINTHIANS 12 (NSRV) GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT Humphrey United Methodist Church Sunday AM – 08/7/2005 Pastor George E Crumbly INTRO: Saw a good friend that went to church with me 6 years ago, he was in a service Sunday night. He got himself in ...read more

  • What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

    What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

  • Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

    Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

    Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

  • God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 42,091 views

    God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

    Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

  • Suffering

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.

    SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], 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! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more

  • "Only The Weak Survive"

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,640 views

    In this world, people believe that you need to focus on your strenghts to be a great leader. In God’s Kingdom it is the exact opposite. God see’s potential in weakness and is able to transform our weaknesses into our most powerful strenghts.

    INTRO: By the show of hands, who here, knows somebody that is perfect or thinks that their perfect themselves? Just raise your hand! If anybody raised their hands, that action alone would qualify you as being imperfect. I want to let you in on a little secret. We are never going to be ...read more

  • Spiritual Warfare 4 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 12, Matthew 10, and Ephesians 6 In our previous three nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment. Tonight, we will take the next step as I share some of my personal ...read more

  • "God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

    Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

  • What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 39,212 views

    A Sermon on God’s grace and our response to it.

    WHAT SETS CHRISTIANITY APART Years ago, a large international conference was held of religious leaders from around the world. In the midst of the conference, a debate began about what it was that set Christianity apart from other religions. Some argued that it was God coming in the flesh that ...read more

  • The Grace Of Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,006 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

  • God's Speed Bumps

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    The final sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    The summer before my senior year in high school I had one of those spiritual experiences that is hard to explain because it was only God and me in my bedroom one warm August evening. It is the kind of experience that made at least one of my parents, when all was said and done, scratch their head ...read more

  • Family, Love, And Grace Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,467 views

    To truly accept God’s love, we must learn to love ourselves as well as others.

    Family, Love, and Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I. On the surface Madea’s Family Reunion is comedy about family and love. For families to survive love is necessary and crucial. It may be a cliché but what the world needs now is love. What the family needs now is love. What the church needs now is ...read more

  • "Power For The Powerless!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,811 views

    What do ya do when you feel powerless?

    2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 Awww come on and praise the Lord everybody. God is awesome! And he is truly worthy to be praised! Amen. Amen. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Ushers, let the worshippers in, that they may hear a word from the Lord. I dare not try to read this text again, ...read more

  • Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more