Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:1:

The Great Depression # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Good King Hezekiah

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

Looking back on the last few months, do you feel like you’ve been praying more, or is it less? Is this a practice that has been strengthened with you, or has it struggled? Has the seeking become less diligent, or the knocking not so confident? A praying Christian is a living Christian!

In Luke 11:9 Jesus says these words to us, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Simple commands, yet astonishing. For his words reveal the great privilege that we have when we pray. This is the heavenly power that we access whenever we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thorns And Grace (July 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Perhaps one of the most intriguing passages of scripture is that of Paul's mention of the "thorn in his flesh." Paul expounded upon his metaphor of the thorn as he said that it was something that kept his pride in check.

THORNS AND GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I remember going barefoot as a ten year old kid, when I was living in Aiken as a preacher’s kid. As I was going barefoot, I wound up stepping on a board that had three nails in it. The pain got my attention and definitely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The paradox that Paul proclaims here is that a handicap can be a help. A painful problem can be a powerful promoter of what is good. A weakness can be an asset and a strength

One of the most incredible biographies ever written is that of Robert Babcock. As a young boy he made a bomb out of some powder he found in his father's barn. He had a hard time getting it to go off, but when it finally did, it blew up in his face and he was instantly blinded, and remained so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Heaven Can Be Harmful To Your Health Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Heaven can be harmful to your health. Any blessing of God can bring with it some handicap or problem because human nature has a tendency to pride that is so strong that if the blessings of life are not balanced off with some kind of burden they can actually lead to evil rather than to good.

For 40 years Rev. William Tennent served as pastor of the historic Presbyterian Church at Freehold, New Jersey. As a young man this pastor experienced a remarkable trance. He was in bad health, and one day while talking with his brother he fainted away and appeared to have died. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

The Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

How to deal with the challenges in our life.

The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Introduction- Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and wanting you Lord to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer each time we gather in your name, to see you do something while we are together. As we look at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Mount - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2019

This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” in the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part deals with Jesus' assurance - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; and building on the rock.

Part 14 - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; building on the rock Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8, Acts 13:6-12, Acts 13:1-2, Matthew 7:15-20, John 14:4-6, Matthew 7:13-14, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-8, Matthew 26:39, Isaiah 55:7-9, James 4:1-3, Mark 11:21-24, Matthew 7:7-11, Acts 18:24-26, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace Sustains Us! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2023

Through God’s grace the weak of us are able to shame the strong not due to our abilities but due to Christ’s power that rests upon us to do great things in His name!

God’s Grace Sustains Us! 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 4:8-12; Philippians 1:27; Romans 8:37; 2 Kings 18-20 How hard is it to say YES to the Lord when He asks you to serve in His kingdom? While we would like to say that with the bravery of Moses at the Red Sea, David in front of Goliath, Daniel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Philippians 1:27, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Throne Of God (Revelation 4: 2-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 31, 2024

How can anyone describe with our limited human vocabulary the glory and wonder of God's heaven? John's vision shows that God is in control of the events here on earth and will bring all of history to a conclusion on HIs terms.

Revelation Chapter 4 opens with the apostle John being commanded to "come up here" (v.1). He is brought to the throne room of God Almighty in all of its glory and majesty. It is far more beautiful and magnificent than any kind of palace built for kings and emperors here on Earth. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Revelation 4:2-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Face Of God: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2024

We all want to see the face of God. Someday we shall see Christ in all of His glory who is the face of God we shall see. In the meanwhile, the greater glimpses of the glory of God is only rarely revealed to certain selected persons such as Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.

The Glorious Face of God 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength Through Weakness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message15 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This week I learned about an interesting paradox called The Mother’s Paradox. Mothers, see if you can relate to any of these ideas: • Motherhood is a complete sacrifice of alone time, but it can be so lonely • In Motherhood, the days are long but the years are short • Motherhood is hilarious, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 7, 2017

In the Bible, giving of thanks goes far beyond an annual American celebration on a day we remember to thank God for a multitude of blessings. It is a preoccupation of every Christian and extends even to those elders who are "before the throne" in heaven.

Note: I have some simple, not fancy textual slides I used with this sermon. If anyone is interested, I'll send them directly by email if you'll send an email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Thanksgiving slides. THANKSGIVING I. In his 2nd letter to the Corinthian church, Paul told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 100:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:29-30, Romans 14:6, Luke 22:17-19, Deuteronomy 12:10-11, Daniel 6:10, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Luke 18:10-14, Nehemiah 12:27-46, 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, 1 Chronicles 16:7-8, 2 Chronicles 7:12, Leviticus 22:29, Leviticus 7:12-15, Revelation 11:16-18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016

The ability to be weak in the presence of God is an invitation for His Presence to be strong within us.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Joke: A job applicant was asked, “What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?” “Well,” he began, “my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality. Sometimes I have a little trouble telling what’s real and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helps Of Our Hurts Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 7 in Charles Swindoll's book: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. The sermon addresses Paul's thorn in the flesh and the role of suffering in our lives.

A. One day a teacher was getting her Wednesday night children’s class started. 1. She asked if anyone had any prayer requests. 2. One girl asked that they pray for her because school would soon start and she was going to a new school this year. 3. Another girl asked that they pray for her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ