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  • Ross Anderson avatar

    Where Can I Find My Strength In Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
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    God does not always remove affliction, but uses it to reveal his power as we embrace our weakness.

    We’ve been talking this month about suffering, because I know how many of you have been going through difficult things in recent times. (Let me say that if you want a copy of these 7 messages on “Making Sense of Suffering,” sign up on the tape request form on that little desk in the back corner.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Grace That Won't Let Go

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Nov 12, 2005
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    Any study of the life of the apostle Paul requires a serious look at the subject of pain. Suffering is not a pleasant subject to explore, especially in our western culture.

    A GRACE THAT WON’T LET GO 2 Corinthians 1-9 Any study of the life of the apostle Paul requires a serious look at the subject of pain. Suffering is not a pleasant subject to explore, especially in our western culture. Perhaps you have heard, as I did growing up, that pain and suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005
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    Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

    Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
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    Some people become defined by their hardships while others rise above their pain. We may suffer broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations, but we don’t have to become broken people. Pain is inevitable--misery is optional.

    No one knows for certain about the nature of Paul’s thorn, and there has been extensive speculation about the nature of his affliction. Explanations range from persistent temptation, dogged persecution, chronic malaria, migraine headaches, epilepsy, or a speech disorder. Because Paul dictated his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
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    Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

    I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Lee avatar

    A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

    Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011
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    The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

    2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring It On

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011
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     | 6,390 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012
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     | 12,493 views

    Sometimes God allows people or things in our lives that do not appeal to our humanity but God allows such things in our lives to keep our focus on Him.

    A Thorn in the Flesh Pray. Before we start, I have to ask if you heard about the dyslexic Satanist? He sold His soul to Santa. don't think about that too long, I just wanted to get your mind working here this morning, Now, This morning I want to show you through God's Word, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    E Management Of Pain

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012
     | 7,039 views

    The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

    Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “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.” (2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tenacity

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    Tenacity is finishing. Paul had tenacity. We all need to exhibit tenacity!

    II Corinthians 11:22-27 Paul had Tenacity! Synonyms: Tenacity: Perseverance; consistency; diligence; dedication; determination; drive; endurance; doggedness; grit; moxie; persistence; spunk; stamina; steadfastness; and stick-to-itiveness. Jesus Christ is the “author and finisher of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Never Too.....to See God's Awesomeness Series

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 27, 2012
     | 6,917 views

    Looking at the heros of faith as they give witness tha our God is an Awesome God.

    You are never too……..to see God’s Awesomeness 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Text Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Purpose Of Thorns Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,099 views

    Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

    THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fernando Ocampo avatar

    Mirando Hacia Arriba Cuando La Vida Se Viene Abajo -Serie 3 Series

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 27, 2010
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     | 6,022 views

    El dolor y el sufrimiento son inevitables, sin embargo ninguno de ellos carece de propósito.

    Una historia impactante la de Charles Templenton, un elocuente predicador, compañero de púlpito y amigo de Billy Graham quien, en el recorrido de la vida cristiana y el ministerio, llegó a un momento en donde sus cuestionamientos acerca de Dios tornó su corazón hacia la dureza. Templenton no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Paul's Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,580 views

    A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

    The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist