Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:6:

Experiencing Grace

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2016

Paul’s life example ought to give us incredible encouragement to God’s power. We must submit under the GRACE of Christ before we can ever really live and must see ourselves for who we are before we can experience freedom.

Experiencing Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction - This morning, I’d like to discuss a word that is used often in church - It is a word that has several meanings to several, but the same beginnings - Jesus suffered and died to bring this entire creation the GRACE of God - For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thorns And Grace! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 20, 2016

Thorns and Grace – 2 Corinthians chapter 12 verses 1-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). His Revelations From Christ (vs 1-6). (2). His Thorn in His Flesh (vs 7-10). (3). His Apostolic Signs (vs 11-18). (4). His Courage in Dealing With Sin (vs 19-21). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The photographer for a national magazine; • Was assigned to get photos of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Quit- Your Disability Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022

This is the 118th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 20th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#118] DON’T QUIT- YOUR DISABILITY 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: I was asked, “What is Tharon’s greatest accomplishment”? That question really made me think hard. Tharon lost his memory at 14 years old. Every day when he woke up, he was like a 2 year old kid. I went with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Thorn In My Side

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 8:35, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sufficiency's Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 5, 2021

The grace of God on displlay in the life of Paul.

The Sufficiency’s of Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: It is appropriate this morning that since we are looking at the sufficiency of God’s grace that we consider grace on display in the life, ministry and death of the Apostle Paul. He is the Apostle of grace and uses this term more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Great Depression

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Within Us Purifies Us – 1john 3:2-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022

The coming (Rapture) of the Lord Jesus Christ is our hope. Do you have this hope? It grows from reading the bible and meditating on the Person and work of the Lord, and learning about heaven. Our future state when we shall see Jesus.

THE HOPE THAT IS WITHIN US PURIFIES US – 1John 3:2-3 1John 3 v 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that when He appears, we shall be like Him because we shall see Him just as He is. 1John 3 v 3 Everyone who has this hope fixed on Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Titus 2:11-14, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Colossians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And Gradual Healing Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

Paul had a serious illness. He did not mention what it was. He prayed for healing, but God decided not to heal him. So, what did he do? Did he get upset, resentful, or discouraged? No! Through him, we must learn these important lessons on gradual healing.

The Holy Spirit and Gradual Healing The Holy Spirit Part 7 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank You Lord, For The Thorns That Hurt Us

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 24, 2021

No true child of God gets out of life without enduring some kind of pain, adversity, discomfort, or suffering. Each encounter we have with the difficulties of life need to be seen as lessons the Sovereign LORD teaches us to rely less on ourselves and more on His wisdom and grace.

I've spent much time in thought and silent prayer, organizing in my mind and soul on how this message should be presented. I wanted to be certain that what I was about to say would be based primarily upon the Word of God and not merely a repeat of topics that I have covered in previous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 4:13, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:46, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Set Before Us

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021

The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40, Acts 9:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Romans 7:7-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 7th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2021

Year B, Proper 9.

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13. (A). THE THIRD ANOINTING OF DAVID: KING OVER ALL ISRAEL. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10. After the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), the LORD sent Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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