Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:6:

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Weaker I Get, The Stronger I Become"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 5, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanding The Floors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Aswer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 1, 2009

When God chooses to answer our prayer, He does so for His glory not to make our lives more comfortable. When we receive an answer to prayer it is not so we can live our lives independent of His will, but so that we will be fulfilled in the center of His

You Asked For It Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayer? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION The cartoon character Ziggy is standing, looking up on a mountain. The sky is dark and there’s one cloud up there. Ziggy says, ‘Have I been out on hold for the rest of my life?” ( Tales of A tady Oxcart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mirando Hacia Arriba Cuando La Vida Se Viene Abajo -Serie 3 Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 27, 2010

El dolor y el sufrimiento son inevitables, sin embargo ninguno de ellos carece de propósito.

Una historia impactante la de Charles Templenton, un elocuente predicador, compañero de púlpito y amigo de Billy Graham quien, en el recorrido de la vida cristiana y el ministerio, llegó a un momento en donde sus cuestionamientos acerca de Dios tornó su corazón hacia la dureza. Templenton no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Training Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010

How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Heaven Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A look at heaven and hell

“Heaven!” 2 Corinthians 12:1-7 Today, I’m going to be talking about heaven. A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004

Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Out Of Weakness

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

Often the world considers trouble to be a terrible intruder into life. For many people the problems of life are viewed as nothing more than minus factors. But the Christian perspective of trouble is not pessimistic. Paul experienced a thorn in the flesh,

Title: Strength Out of Weakness Text: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Cor. 12:9). Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 30, 2005

Last in the Series - God has given us gifts that are perfectly fitted to us - to be used to advance His kingdom.

Christmas in Narnia THE PERFECT GIFTS I Corinthians 12:4-11 / Ephesians 4:7ff “So, wadya get for Christmas?” [Solicit responses from the children] That’s a question that has been asked more over the last week than any other. Kids ask their friends. Grandparents, uncles, cousins and friends ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist