Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:2-4:

Seated At The Table Of Brokenness

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2019

Is there purpose in my pain? Does God care when I hurt? By examining the life of the Apostle Paul, we can gain an eternal perspective of why God allows us to be broken by the trials of this life.

“I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— and he heard things that cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns And Grace (July 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Perhaps one of the most intriguing passages of scripture is that of Paul's mention of the "thorn in his flesh." Paul expounded upon his metaphor of the thorn as he said that it was something that kept his pride in check.

THORNS AND GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I remember going barefoot as a ten year old kid, when I was living in Aiken as a preacher’s kid. As I was going barefoot, I wound up stepping on a board that had three nails in it. The pain got my attention and definitely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

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

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

Strength Through Weakness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message15 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This week I learned about an interesting paradox called The Mother’s Paradox. Mothers, see if you can relate to any of these ideas: • Motherhood is a complete sacrifice of alone time, but it can be so lonely • In Motherhood, the days are long but the years are short • Motherhood is hilarious, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before The Throne Of God (Revelation 4: 2-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 31, 2024

How can anyone describe with our limited human vocabulary the glory and wonder of God's heaven? John's vision shows that God is in control of the events here on earth and will bring all of history to a conclusion on HIs terms.

Revelation Chapter 4 opens with the apostle John being commanded to "come up here" (v.1). He is brought to the throne room of God Almighty in all of its glory and majesty. It is far more beautiful and magnificent than any kind of palace built for kings and emperors here on Earth. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Revelation 4:2-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon for the season of Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 14

July 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The bishop was interviewing a senior seminarian, assigned to his district. He asked ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

Gratitude: A Christian's Journey SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

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.

Today, I want to explore the significance of thanksgiving in our lives as Christians. While Thanksgiving is often associated with a single day of gratitude in America, the Bible teaches us that giving thanks goes far beyond an annual celebration. It is a continuous attitude and action that should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Topics: Gratitude, Christian Life

God’s Grace Sustains Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's grace, emphasizing that His strength is perfect in our weakness and His grace is sufficient in all life's seasons, supported by various biblical scriptures.

Welcome back to another week of church! We are so excited you decided to join us today, as we continue our series, Grace Under Fire. Throughout our series we’ve talked about different ways God’s grace functions in our lives. Oftentimes, this grace is felt in the midst of a “fire” of some kind. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, John 15:5

Topics: God's Grace, Human Weakness, Spiritual Sustenance

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

God’s Grace Sustains Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's grace is sufficient for us, even in our weaknesses. Our weaknesses keep us humble and reliant on God's strength.

Today, we're going to be talking about God's grace. We all have those times when life just seems too hard, right? Maybe it's school, friends, family, or just feeling down. But guess what? God's got your back, no matter what. Object Lesson: Bring out a backpack and start loading it with heavy books, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, John 15:5

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Strength, Faith Healing, Redemptive Power

Paul Did Not Go To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 27, 2025

John went to Heaven and he told Paul about it.

2 Cor 12:1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-4, Revelation 10:10-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Weakness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 20, 2025

When you feel disrespect, boast about the way God has honored you, humbled you, and helped you in your weakness.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:6, John 17:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene