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  • George Crumbly avatar

    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,503 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

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 70,897 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

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    Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 43,754 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

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    "Only The Weak Survive"

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,315 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The All-Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    This sermon is a very personal take on the theme of The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ. It was written in the wake of the death of my brother from cancer.

    Sermon for CATM - June 24, 2007 - The All-Sufficient Christ “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When It Doesn't Get Better

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,425 views

    Five things to do when it doesn’t get better

    When It Doesn’t Get Better 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 8, 2007 *Have you ever been in a situation where there was nothing you could do to make it better? -No matter how hard you tried, how much you spent, how much you argued, how much you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
     | 4,907 views

    If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”?

    What Does Jesus Look Like? Art Good (For “Mirror Image” Series March 25, 2007) If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”? Great word – grace. I have said a number of times that I long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

    Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

    Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sufficiency Of Grace Series

    Contributed by William Bruce Teal on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,908 views

    Fourth is a series on Amazing Grace this sermon is to inform of the sufficiency of grace

    God’s Grace Is Sufficient - 2nd Corinthians 12:1-10 A. A Few of the Privileges of Grace – vs. 1- 6 1.Glory Unbridled 2.Vision Unknown 3.Revelation Unveiled B. A Painful Truth About Grace – vs. 7 1.Grace Does Not Eliminate Physical Fleshy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    I'm Too Weak Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007
     | 4,376 views

    Part 3 in series Every Thought Captive. This message explores the lie, "I’m too weak to serve God effectively."

    I’m Too Weak Every Thought Captive, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Feb. 4, 2007 Matthew 4:1 (NIV) 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Have you ever been in the desert? The desert is the place where you are no longer surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Jesus Christ, Our Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 16, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 48,089 views

    No matter how weak you be, just know you can find strength in your weakness in Jesus Christ.

    Zechariah 4:6 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 Philippians 4:13 Topic- Jesus Christ, our strength in weakness All of us, whether we want to admit it our not, has some weakness of some sort. Some of us may be weak when it comes to food, in that whenever we find ourselves hungry, we will try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The University Of Hard Knocks

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    Paul sat at the feet of Gamaliel and other great teachers of that day. But he learned far more from the UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS, for there he sat under God’s great teaching.

    THE UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 INTRO: There are many great universities in our land. Everyone knows about Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. In England there is Oxford University. But I want to tell you about another school. It has had more students and more graduates than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Weak But Strong

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,729 views

    It’s the reality that to be strong in the things of God, we must be weak. When we’re in Christ, we’re weak but strong.

    Weak But Strong TCF Sermon February 11, 2007 Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, which in the 1960’s became what is today the missions agency OMF International, knew the secret of strength through weakness. Complimented once by a friend on the impact of the mission, Hudson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Parker avatar

    Promises-Pathway To Divine Paradise: Entering The Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    A message on the promises of God by Gearl Spicer.

    2 Peter 1:4 Promise: A written declaration of intent that is guaranteed by God. Promises are given to: 1. Assure direction 2. Empower faith 3. Confirm hope 4. Expand vision 5. Define expectation I. Understand the Promises-Josh 1:8 1. Basis (Josh 1:3,5) 2. Challenge (Josh 1:7a) 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist