Sermons on 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:10:

Your Most-Overlooked Strength

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transpa

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transparency, and genuineness are not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Grace Is Enough Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction Earlier in this sermon series I illustrated a point with the story of my little one year old daughter Felicity rummaging through her brother’s things in her near constant treasure hunting as she roams around the house seeking for things to get into. Just the other day she came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011

In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bring It On

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011

Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Pain

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007

Finding purpose in persecution

Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In The Way Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

To The Brim Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. That’s the way God delivers grace to you! What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis “Sufficient” – more than adequate; grace >= the need 1. Its Enough for our Salvation Ephesians 2:4-8 * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Our Problems Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 25, 2010

God loves to bring out His purposes through our problems.

God’s Purpose in our Problems 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 7/25/10 Lydia and I went to the Demolition Derby at the 4-H Fair this past week and had a blast. I loved watching drivers take aim at each other with the attempt to demolish or disable one another. We saw some great smash ups ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace That Makes Us Glad

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2010

God’s sufficiency and supply is available to truly born again Christians.

Title: GRACE THAT MAKES US GLAD Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (RSV), "And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Let The Pain Remain!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 25, 2010

God can turn our Pains into Praises!

Introduction: Bouquet of roses! Yeah. It is a common and a beautiful gift that a man could give to his lady. Man, you could win her heart. Believe me on this one. A bouquet of roses is made up of several single rose in bloom. But it is interesting to note that a rose, whatever color it is, has a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church