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  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Life Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014
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     | 8,607 views

    God allows thorns in our lives to refine us, to keep us humble, and to be sure He gets the glory for all we do.

    Children. They really are precious, and I really do love them, but the simple truth is, I have a really hard time being around them for any extended period of time. Which for me is anything over about three minutes.  I’m not sure what it is, maybe it’s the long running around ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018
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     | 6,307 views

    Learn to give thanks to God for our thorn (s)

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy P avatar

    Birds, Rocks, Thorns

    Contributed by Timothy P on Feb 21, 2009
     | 5,096 views

    Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

    Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

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    From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

    From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thorn In Our Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the purpose and power of God over the "thorns" or challenges in our lives.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving deep into 2 Corinthians 12:7. We're going to explore the reality of a thorn in our flesh, the purpose of it, and most importantly, the power of God over that thorn. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil ...read more

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    Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 19, 2011
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    A study of what the scripture indicates is the real physical thorn in Paul’s flesh

    The Thorn in the Flesh There is much conjecture about Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” but I believe that scripture makes it very clear about what the thorn in the flesh actually was. Please follow along as we address this question and study what the scriptures indicate is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
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    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

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    God Uses Thorns Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 44,190 views

    God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

    GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Thorn In My Side

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021
     | 3,723 views

    We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

    A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thorn In My Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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    Explores the power of humility, encouraging believers to embrace their struggles as reminders of their dependence on God and their role in His plan.

    Good morning, cherished friends and family. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love and the wisdom of His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. ...read more

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    A Lily Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 3,254 views

    It never ceases to amaze me that when people start coming to Sunday School they talk about how much they learn from the Bible.

    Illus: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. • After explaining the commandment to, "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" • Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Thorn

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002
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    A sermon to help us see that God works through our hardships, to keep us close to Him.

    WHAT’S YOUR THORN? AIM: To show the congregation that God’s power is shown in our weakness. OPEN: a) Good morning and Welcome b) Something Relevant c) My suffering, my weaknesses. d) Introduce topic • What’s God’s purpose for you life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeds Among Thorns Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    Keeping priorities in check.

    Seeds Among Thorns (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 3rd in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: USA Today ran an article on October 25th, 1995 that is a great illustration about priorities. It reads… “Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Rose Among Thorns Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
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     | 11,626 views

    I want to take the first eleven verses of this chapter and show you the ways Joseph was different from his brothers. I want to show you how we can be a light in the middle of a dark and dying world.

    A ROSE AMONG THORNS Genesis 37:1-11 Introduction In our first message on Joseph, we took a hard look at his background. We discovered that his family was marked with problems of all sorts. This godly man grew up in some of the roughest of conditions. I am still amazed that God could take a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010
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    Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

    Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ