Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:2-4:

Strength Training Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010

How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Doesn't God Aswer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 1, 2009

When God chooses to answer our prayer, He does so for His glory not to make our lives more comfortable. When we receive an answer to prayer it is not so we can live our lives independent of His will, but so that we will be fulfilled in the center of His

You Asked For It Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayer? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION The cartoon character Ziggy is standing, looking up on a mountain. The sky is dark and there’s one cloud up there. Ziggy says, ‘Have I been out on hold for the rest of my life?” ( Tales of A tady Oxcart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanding The Floors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009

Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God, Why Do You Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2006

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009

A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace And Mercy Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 15, 2008

My testimony continued

In spite of my tragic lot in life, I refuse to feel sorry about the situation I currently face. As good as my life was before the diagnoses I received, God would continue to make it just that much better. Because of my trust and obedience to him not only do I continue to live without the aid of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: *other

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

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 27, 2010

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Grace Is Sufficient? How?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 12, 2013

A sermon which helps explain just how God's grace is sufficient in all situations.

My Grace is Sufficient: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 by Jody VanSickle The grace of God and how it has come down for us ~ to save us. After we have experienced that grace we are called to help others to experience that grace as well. One of the Scriptures that I have always loved about grace is verse 9 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Uses Thorns

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Every Thorn Has A Rose Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 25, 2012

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom?

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom? What would you talk about if someone asked you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

The Crutch Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Exception And The Rule

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012

The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015

Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational