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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009
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     | 4,147 views

    If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

    Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Weaker I Get, The Stronger I Become"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,269 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christians are like tea; their real strenth does not show until they are in hot water.

    5 July 2009 Communion Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Christians are like tea; their real strength does not show until they are in hot water. REFERENCES: 2 Corinthians 10:10 ESV (“His letters are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength In Weakness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    God does not promise nations or his children a charmed life, but he does prmise to give us strength, be with us in the struggle, and see us safe to the other side.

    2 Corinthians 12:2-10 “Strength in Weakness” INTRODUCTION “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We have all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

    As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Malcolm Chester avatar

    Gifts

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010
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     | 3,164 views

    A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 about various gifts to offer to the mission of the church

    Leslie Griffiths, the well known Methodist minister and former President of Conference, tells of the time when he was invited to Easter People where thousands of people of all ages used to gather at a seaside resort for a Christian festival of worship, seminars, fellowship and fun. He was ushered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Christ's Power Dwells On The Weak

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,092 views

    So often our lives seem weak and frail. Has God failed us? Not at all! Through the Apostle Paul, learn of God’s power and grace that is at work for you. Parts: A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake. B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Christ’s Power Dwells on the Weak A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short Season: Pentecost 7b Date: July 19, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sanding The Floors Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009
     | 3,443 views

    Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

    We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 66,461 views

    Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

    “MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,302 views

    The Lord moves in our lives and empowers us to live victoriously even in the middle of difficlut times and overwhelming obstacles.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “Sustaining Grace” INTRODUCTION These are troubled times. We thought things couldn’t get any worse as we watched gas prices skyrocket out of sight. We were wrong. The house of cards of a society run on credit and debt is tumbling down. The stock market is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Mother's Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,107 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

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Mother's Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,938 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

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Power Perfected In Weakness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    God uses our weaknesses to demonstrate His strength.

    Power Perfected in Weakness February 10, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God uses our weaknesses to demonstrate His strength. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Supplemental Passage: But may it never be that I would boast, except in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    The Thorn In Paul's Side

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    Points out clues from the scripture that point directly to the identity of the thorn in Paul's side

    Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh There has been much speculation over the centuries about just what Paul meant by his thorn in the flesh. Many have said it was some kind of sin which he just could not get behind him and others have said his thorn in the flesh was the persecution that followed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

    I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist