Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:9:

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Factor

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 22, 2005

Talking about the grace God gives each one of us. "The Grace Factor"

THE GRACE FACTOR Eph Ch2Vv8 2COR Ch12Vv1-10 As we start this sermon of this morning. I want us to understand that in order for us to make it in this world we must have God’s grace. The grace of God is what woke each and everyone of us up this morning. For this very reason we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Grace

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must I Go Through This?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

Are you a born-again, Bible believing Christian? Are you suffering from a physical ailment? What’s wrong with you? Don’t you have any faith? If you really had faith, couldn’t you just "claim the victory " and rebuke the demons causing the disease or

Why Must I Go Through This? II Corinthians 12:7-10 Radio Message for May 2003 2 Corinthians 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can Grace Reach Me?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

The grace of God that brings salvation, it says has appeared to all men. It’s available for everybody. Not everybody will accept it but that doesn’t change the fact that it is available to everybody.

The Bible is a very precise book and God always does things in a very precise way. If you will read the Bible from cover to cover you will find that there is not a lot of wiggle room to be found in its pages. There aren’t many gray areas that you will discover. You will not be able to say, “Yes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grace That Is Sufficient

Contributed by Wade Lewis on May 29, 2003

This is a sermon that decribes the on going work of Grace in the life of a Child of God.

TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 TITLE: A GRACE THAT IS SUFFICIENT! BACKGROUND: A. PAUL IS TELLING ABOUT BEING CAUGHT UP INTO HEAVEN. 1. 12:1-6 B. IF ANYONE HAD REASON TO BOAST, PAUL DID. 1. GREATEST THEOLOGIAN. 2. SPREAD CHRISTIANITY FROM MIDDLE-EAST TO ASIA MINOR TO EUROPE. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Imperfect...but Chosen

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 14, 2004

God’s choice of weakness to magnify his power.

“Imperfect… but Chosen” (God’s choice of weakness to magnify His power) 1. Introduction Show “Changes” clip and ask the question, What is something you like about yourself? What is something you would change? God had a choice when He chose you and me. He could have picked someone taller, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

When We Are Weak We Are Strong

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 19, 2004

God’s remedy for toward weak members in the body and weakness in the individual.

When We Are Weak We Are Strong I Cor. 12:22, 23 & II Cor. 12:9, 10 INTRO.: Optometrists have always told me my right eye is considerably weaker than my left. It wouldn’t be so bad, except my right eye, they say, is my "dominant" eye. I don’t understand but maybe it has something to do with being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

Why It is Important to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10

Why It is Important to Learn to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Quote:Don’t let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. The following types of people have a difficult time coping because of their inability to cope with imperfections of various types. 1. Perfectionism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscovering Grace

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

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

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2002

There are times in everyone’s walk with god that they need a spiritual refill

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue Selected Passages August 18, 2002 Introduction I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

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

What's Your Thorn

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002

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

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

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