Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:1-6:

A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016

The ability to be weak in the presence of God is an invitation for His Presence to be strong within us.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Joke: A job applicant was asked, “What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?” “Well,” he began, “my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality. Sometimes I have a little trouble telling what’s real and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power In The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018

If we are humble enough to ask, Christ will let His power rest on us to help us dear with the thorns we encounter in life.

The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 15, 2018

This statement of the Apostle Paul, “For when I am weak, then I am strong” is confusing and difficult for many to accept. Paul was not anti-power or wanted us to be weak. He was a very strong man in many aspects of his life. What did he really mean?

“For when I am weak, then I am strong.” This statement of the Apostle Paul is confusing and difficult for many to accept. Many people want to be strong, whether physically (by doing weights and endurance training in fitness centers or if necessary, taking strong herbal or energy drinks), ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bu God Said, 'no!'

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018

Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

"when I Am Weak..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2020

A sermon about allowing Christ to transform our weaknesses into strength.

“When I Am Weak” 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 It’s the most dreaded question of a job interview, and when it comes, many of us can hardly push the words out of our mouths. “Tell me,” the interviewer asks, “what’s your greatest weakness?” How do we answer that question? I hate that question, how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

You know I love that video but my favorite moment of all is when she stops, out of breath, the path is too hard, the journey is too tough, it’s time to just throw in the towel and quit. But just in that moment she lifts her head and you can see the determination in her eyes as she pushes forward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

The Holy Spirit And Gradual Healing Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

Paul had a serious illness. He did not mention what it was. He prayed for healing, but God decided not to heal him. So, what did he do? Did he get upset, resentful, or discouraged? No! Through him, we must learn these important lessons on gradual healing.

The Holy Spirit and Gradual Healing The Holy Spirit Part 7 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 7th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2021

Year B, Proper 9.

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13. (A). THE THIRD ANOINTING OF DAVID: KING OVER ALL ISRAEL. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10. After the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), the LORD sent Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thorn In My Side

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021

We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 8:35, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying With Good King Hezekiah

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

Looking back on the last few months, do you feel like you’ve been praying more, or is it less? Is this a practice that has been strengthened with you, or has it struggled? Has the seeking become less diligent, or the knocking not so confident? A praying Christian is a living Christian!

In Luke 11:9 Jesus says these words to us, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Simple commands, yet astonishing. For his words reveal the great privilege that we have when we pray. This is the heavenly power that we access whenever we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Treasure Of Scripture Over The Experience Of People: A Warning

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 22, 2021

When the rich man in hell begged for Lazarus to be sent back to warn his family about avoiding his fate, Abraham reminded him that they had the Scriptures. Nothing else has ever been used of the LORD other than His Word to convict the sinner.

Whenever a real man of God stands behind the pulpit and preaches the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1-5), he is to hold nothing back and never compromise the Scriptures for the sake of feeling, alleged offense, or cultural beliefs. No preacher worth his sacred calling should ever water down the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Acts 7:54-60, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Set Before Us

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021

The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40, Acts 9:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Romans 7:7-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 7, 2017

In the Bible, giving of thanks goes far beyond an annual American celebration on a day we remember to thank God for a multitude of blessings. It is a preoccupation of every Christian and extends even to those elders who are "before the throne" in heaven.

Note: I have some simple, not fancy textual slides I used with this sermon. If anyone is interested, I'll send them directly by email if you'll send an email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Thanksgiving slides. THANKSGIVING I. In his 2nd letter to the Corinthian church, Paul told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 100:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:29-30, Romans 14:6, Luke 22:17-19, Deuteronomy 12:10-11, Daniel 6:10, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Luke 18:10-14, Nehemiah 12:27-46, 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, 1 Chronicles 16:7-8, 2 Chronicles 7:12, Leviticus 22:29, Leviticus 7:12-15, Revelation 11:16-18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ