Sermons about 2 Corinthians 12:9

Step #3: Tap Into God's Grace Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 1, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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When life hands you puzzle pieces you can’t figure out, what do you do? How can we handle it? Let’s examine how Paul dealt with his "thorn in the flesh", and learn some lessons for us! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Tap Into God’s Grace (OR Bitter or Better OR Let it Change You) 2 Cor. 12:7-10 - 2Co 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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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

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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

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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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

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

What's Your Thorn

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002

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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

"Only The Weak Survive"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006

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In this world, people believe that you need to focus on your strenghts to be a great leader. In God’s Kingdom it is the exact opposite. God see’s potential in weakness and is able to transform our weaknesses into our most powerful strenghts.

INTRO: By the show of hands, who here, knows somebody that is perfect or thinks that their perfect themselves? Just raise your hand! If anybody raised their hands, that action alone would qualify you as being imperfect. I want to let you in on a little secret. We are never going to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

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Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace--A Sufficient Resource

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 5, 2005

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This sermon explains how God’s grace is a sufficient resource for our needs.

Is there a resource that is sufficient for our every need? The apostle Paul explains how the grace of God is a multi-faceted resource that meets every need in our lives. 1. Grace is a resource to empty us of pride (7) 2. Grace is a resource when we need assurance rather than answers (8) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

“Thorns” II Cor. 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. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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To rely on God’s Sustaining Grace

GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” by George E. Crumbly II CORINTHIANS 12 (NSRV) GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT Humphrey United Methodist Church Sunday AM – 08/7/2005 Pastor George E Crumbly INTRO: Saw a good friend that went to church with me 6 years ago, he was in a service Sunday night. He got himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

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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

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