Sermons about 2 Corinthians 12:8

Surviving Loss Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

based on 96 ratings

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Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nettles Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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How Does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Thorn?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 13, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Paul had an affliction; what’s yours?

2 COR 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gracia Abundante Y Suficiente

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 21, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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No importa lo que tu enfrentas, la gracia de Dios es mas que suficiente para llevarte a una victoria abundante

A PESAR DE TODO HAY GRACIA MAS QUE SUFICIENTE 2 Co. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. (KJV) 7 Y para que no me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-120

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Your Thorn

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002

based on 209 ratings

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A sermon to help us see that God works through our hardships, to keep us close to Him.

WHAT’S YOUR THORN? AIM: To show the congregation that God’s power is shown in our weakness. OPEN: a) Good morning and Welcome b) Something Relevant c) My suffering, my weaknesses. d) Introduce topic • What’s God’s purpose for you life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Appointment With Extraordinary Grace

Contributed by Daniel Richins on Sep 7, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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Whether you realize it or not, you have an appointment with the extraordinary grace of God.

Romans 5:1-2, 20-21 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Webster: Grace – in theology: the free unmerited love and favor of God. Both of these passages were written by Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus I. Saul of Tarsus A. Free-born Roman citizen - also a Hebrew (Benjamite) B. From the great city of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shrek -- Ugliness Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 8, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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The movie ‘Shrek’ is about ugliness. By ‘ugly’, I don’t just mean appearance, I mean something about them makes them unattractive to others, made fun of by others, don’t like about themselves, makes them feel inferior. Prayer: Father, we lift ou

Shrek Introduction (before movie). Read –Phi 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus, To whom, though himself in the form of God, it did not seem that to take for oneself was to be like God; But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men; And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Through prayer, God will open a window of opportunity for us to work past our stresses, our conflicted feelings, and even our sins and shortcomings.

Life is tough. Am I going to get any argument about that? The philosopher Thomas Hobbes said that human life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Wow! Not the kind of stuff we expect on Sunday morning. Supposed to be all, “Praise the Lord”! But deep down, lots of people do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering Grace

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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The grace of God is always present and always sufficient, but sometimes we forget our need for his grace and we do not rediscover it until we are faced with circumstances beyond our control.

2 Co 12:6-10 Vs 9 (My Grace is sufficient for thee, and my strength is made perfect in weakness) I believe that we in America are in a time of rediscovery Discover: Find, To see, to recognize. Get to know or become aware of . identify, uncover, comprehend We are rediscovering: (the value of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Looking at the perplexity of unanswered prayer

PAUL THE PERPLEXITY OF PRAYER “ I asked… but God said…” Date: September 1, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE PERPLEXING QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER? Introduction I shared with some one several days ago about our prayer ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mi Debilidad, Mi Mayor Recurso

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Dec 12, 2002

based on 106 ratings

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Todos tenemos debilidades en nuestras vidas. Mas sin embargo, muchos especialmente en la iglesia, tratan de esconder sus debilidades como si Dios se avergonzara de ellas. Se ponen la mascara de la religión para hacer que los demás piensen que son fuertes

Mi Debilidad, Mi Mayor Recurso 1 Corintios 1:23-28 “23 mientras que nosotros predicamos a Cristo crucificado. Este mensaje es motivo de tropiezo para los judíos, y es locura para los gentiles, 24 pero para los que Dios ha llamado, lo mismo judíos que gentiles, Cristo es el poder de Dios y la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-28, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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