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  • David Owens avatar

    The Helps Of Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2016
     | 9,929 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,750 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace Sufficient

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

    GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Journey To Paradise Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    In this vision Paul is caught up to heaven & received communications & revelations that he can not make known (CIT). This was to him, & to all who believed his word, a more reliable evidence of the favor of God upon an apostle than anything prior

    2 CORINTHIANS 12: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A JOURNEY TO PARADISE Paul now moves to the account of a remarkable spiritual experience which was granted him as an apostle by the Lord. He was reticent to write about this experience but has been forced to substantiate his apostleship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Splinter From Satan.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    Like a splinter barely under our skin, circumstances can be painful. But how can we tell if it's just life or God?

    Have you ever got a splinter in your finger or your foot? It sticks out just enough to be irritating but not far enough to pull it out. Every time you brush against something, it sends pain through out your body. I know when this happens to me I try to ignore it. I hope against hope that some how ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Validity Of Near Death Experiences

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014
     | 7,111 views

    The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

    VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Prescription For Pride

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 11, 2013
     | 5,291 views

    A sermon that speaks to the dangers we face from pride.

    “A Prescription for Pride” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 ********** (2Co 12:1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (2Co 12:2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient? How?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,664 views

    A sermon which helps explain just how God's grace is sufficient in all situations.

    My Grace is Sufficient: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 by Jody VanSickle The grace of God and how it has come down for us ~ to save us. After we have experienced that grace we are called to help others to experience that grace as well. One of the Scriptures that I have always loved about grace is verse 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Philip Beals on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,213 views

    In our weakness we can always count on God to be our strength.

    Strength in Weakness There is a chorus we used to sing as kids that goes like this: - “My God is so great, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do.” You are probably familiar with it. Of course when we sing it, do we really pay attention to the meaning of the words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Exception And The Rule

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012
     | 5,283 views

    The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

    Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lee avatar

    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,275 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

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,284 views

    Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

    WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019
     | 8,940 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "when I Am Weak..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    A sermon about allowing Christ to transform our weaknesses into strength.

    “When I Am Weak” 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 It’s the most dreaded question of a job interview, and when it comes, many of us can hardly push the words out of our mouths. “Tell me,” the interviewer asks, “what’s your greatest weakness?” How do we answer that question? I hate that question, how ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist