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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,500 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

    Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Success Of Sickness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    How sickness can be good

    Intro: We have been talking for the last few weeks about things that are common to all of us. Things that often look like failures in the eyes of the world, often can turn out to be successes in the eyes of God. This morning we want to look at one of these: Sickness. I’m sure sickness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,810 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “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.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Bryan Dill avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 70,881 views

    I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 43,751 views

    The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

    Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God, Why Do You Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 24,070 views

    How can a just God permit suffering in our lives?

    OPEN: A woman who was employed as a dental receptionist told this story: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Grace

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

    PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 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 should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Sufficient

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

    GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "God's Answer Is No!"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD.

    13 June 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: TO MOTIVATE THE HEARERS TO AFFIRM TO OTHERS THAT WHEN GOD SAYS NO, IT’S BECAUSE HE SEES THE BIG PICTURE OR HE HAS A BETTER PLAN. REFERENCES: 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10; Habakkuk 1:1-12 (… problems with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Step #3: Tap Into God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James Hardy avatar

    Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

    Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,738 views

    So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

    Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

    MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,233 views

    A Sermon on God’s grace and our response to it.

    WHAT SETS CHRISTIANITY APART Years ago, a large international conference was held of religious leaders from around the world. In the midst of the conference, a debate began about what it was that set Christianity apart from other religions. Some argued that it was God coming in the flesh that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist