Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12:6-10:

Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sufficiency Of Grace Series

Contributed by William Bruce Teal on Feb 6, 2007

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Too Weak Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Raulerson on Feb 14, 2007

God’s grace is sufficient to help through any thorns or circumstances of life.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:9 John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace(charis anti charios” grace against grace). John writes that through Jesus Christ we have received of His fullness and grace for grace. This would be better translated as “grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ, Our Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 16, 2007

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

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The University Of Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Only The Weak Survive"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 4, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE BLESSINGS OF THE GRACE OF GOD NAMELY 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR

THE GRACE OF GOD **************** OUTLINE 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR THE MESSAGE THE GRACE OF GOD **************** 1.SURVIVAL The mercy of God helps us to survive in this dangerous world . It is because of His mercies that we are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Factor

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 22, 2005

Talking about the grace God gives each one of us. "The Grace Factor"

THE GRACE FACTOR Eph Ch2Vv8 2COR Ch12Vv1-10 As we start this sermon of this morning. I want us to understand that in order for us to make it in this world we must have God’s grace. The grace of God is what woke each and everyone of us up this morning. For this very reason we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Question About Heaven Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005

Will I know people in Heaven, and will I know people I love who did not make it?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven” (Some thoughts and illustrations taken form other sermoncentral.com contributors) Text: II Corinthians 12:1-7 OPENING JOKE: Janet Sketchely was trying to teach her children the truth of salvation while reading through their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Power For The Powerless!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 3, 2005

What do ya do when you feel powerless?

2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 Awww come on and praise the Lord everybody. God is awesome! And he is truly worthy to be praised! Amen. Amen. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Ushers, let the worshippers in, that they may hear a word from the Lord. I dare not try to read this text again, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Paul: The perplexity of prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-12:10 Many years ago Garth Brooks sang a song called “Unanswered Prayers” and in this song he goes to a home town football game with his wife and they run in to one of his old girlfriends and his past comes back to him and he states in the song ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist