Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:6:

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

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 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 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

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

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

Bu God Said, 'no!'

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018

Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 15, 2018

This statement of the Apostle Paul, “For when I am weak, then I am strong” is confusing and difficult for many to accept. Paul was not anti-power or wanted us to be weak. He was a very strong man in many aspects of his life. What did he really mean?

“For when I am weak, then I am strong.” This statement of the Apostle Paul is confusing and difficult for many to accept. Many people want to be strong, whether physically (by doing weights and endurance training in fitness centers or if necessary, taking strong herbal or energy drinks), ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

I Demand This Thorn Removed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016

THIS THORN HAS A PURPOSE. The real revelation of suffering. God has a plan and a purpose. Suffering can reveal the heart OF MAN, not just the heart of God. Suffering can be a door to Presence of God. Suffering can be fertilizer for love.

I DEMAND YOU REMOVE THIS THORN NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THORNS HAVE A PURPOSE, FEW EVER LEARN OR UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF THE THORN... 2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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