Sermons about 2 Corinthians 12:8

When There's Nothing Left

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001

based on 18 ratings

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What do we do when there seems to be no alternative to the dire circumstances we find ourselves in.

When There’s Nothing Left 2 Cor 12:7-10 7 And because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me— to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I entreated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is God?

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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God says we need him and, even though we might not often think of it in these terms, we wish we didn’t need God. We don’t want to need God.

A few weeks ago, I was given a list of 75 questions asked by our elementary kids about God. One of them was, “Where is God?” A few astronauts have said that there must not be a God because they’ve been out in space, and they didn’t see him there. Some say God’s in the earth, he’s in the rocks, he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nettles Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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How Does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Loss Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

For What Should We Pray? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

based on 169 ratings

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The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray? (PowerPoints available - #148)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this srmon are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #148.) ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 3,960 views

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

A Grace That Is Sufficient

Contributed by Wade Lewis on May 29, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,991 views

This is a sermon that decribes the on going work of Grace in the life of a Child of God.

TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 TITLE: A GRACE THAT IS SUFFICIENT! BACKGROUND: A. PAUL IS TELLING ABOUT BEING CAUGHT UP INTO HEAVEN. 1. 12:1-6 B. IF ANYONE HAD REASON TO BOAST, PAUL DID. 1. GREATEST THEOLOGIAN. 2. SPREAD CHRISTIANITY FROM MIDDLE-EAST TO ASIA MINOR TO EUROPE. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-120

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 24, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 4,950 views

Why do bad things happen to good people

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE II Corinthians 12: 7-10 Three things you can do when Tragedies, Deaths and Disappointments come your way: 1. You can become bitter and blame God. -- In Numbers... The people murmured, and complained! 2. You can become pitiful and pity yourself. -- Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Must I Go Through This?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Are you a born-again, Bible believing Christian? Are you suffering from a physical ailment? What’s wrong with you? Don’t you have any faith? If you really had faith, couldn’t you just "claim the victory " and rebuke the demons causing the disease or

Why Must I Go Through This? II Corinthians 12:7-10 Radio Message for May 2003 2 Corinthians 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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This message reminds us that in spite of the difficulties that wemay face in life, God has already given us everything we need, especially the gift of His grace.

GODSfS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Since this is Thanksgiving week, let me begin this morning by asking you one simple question: gFor what are you thankful?h or gAre you thankful?h 1. I have to admit that I tend to look at what I do not have and donft always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hee Haw Christian! Gloom Despair Agony On Me

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 21, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Too many of God’s people are living like the old Hee Haw song, "Gloom despair and agony on me Deep dark depression, excessive misery If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all, Gloom despair, and agony on me Four things you can do when

Four things you can do when you have tragedies,death, or disappointments. (1) You can become bitter, accuse and blame God. (A) Murmurers: Murmuring begins in the thoughts or mind. ie. thoughts of discontent, or of being mistreated by the Lord, or being misunderstood by God’s people (1Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Lesson:waiting/Patience #1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Patience and Waiting are dirty words today in the church because it is associated with troubles and tribulations. God wants His people to have patience and be entire.

#1 THE GREAT LESSON? WAITING/ PATIENECE This is part #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exploring The Supernatural: How To Really Experience Life Supernaturally

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 8, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 2,597 views

Surprising source of a strength for the Christian: his "thorn"

1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. 3And I know that this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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