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  • William Noel avatar

    Thorns

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,040 views

    Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

    “Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 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 I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,634 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

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 27,578 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Weakness And Strength

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    When it comes to holy living, we all have weaknesses. The apostle Paul shows us how God can use our weaknesses to show His strength.

    WEAKNESS AND STRENGTH II Cor. 12:10 INTRO. This entire chapter deals with the Apostle Paul’s very peculiar experience. In vs. 1 he refers to his glorious revelations, the unspeakable visions he had seen (vs. 3-6) and in vs. 7 he mentions the thorn in the flesh which was designed by God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Ouch! That Hurts!

    Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,492 views

    This sermon deals with Paul’s thorn in the flesh. We all have our thorn in the flesh. How will we react to the pain?

    OUCH! THAT HURTS! 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. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,966 views

    Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

    So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,595 views

    For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

    For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Como Manejar Las Debilidades Personales

    Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    La pregunta que surge en realidad no es si tengo debilidades. Todos las tenemos, pero debo preguntarme ¿cómo veo las debilidades? ¿Miras tus debilidades como un fracaso, o las miras como una oportunidad para fortalecerte en Dios el Señor? Todo depende de

    COMO MANEJAR LAS DEBILIDADES PERSONALES 2 Corintios 12:8-10 San Pablo tenía un concepto adecuado de sí mismo, sabía quien era y los logros que había obtenido. Sin embargo, conocía claramente sus debilidades, no las negaba, pero supo manejarlas adecuadamente. La pregunta que surge en realidad no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jars Of Strength Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

    Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Always Enough Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,378 views

    God’s grace is always enough no matter what the circumstances may be.

    Always Enough Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man returns from a foreign holiday and is feeling very ill. He goes to see his doctor, and is immediately rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. The man wakes up after the tests in a private room at the hospital, shuffles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Marvelous Grace Of Our Loving Lord

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,887 views

    Grace is one of the greatest words in the Bible because it expresses God’s character and attitude toward people. From the Hebrew substantive we learn it means favor and the the corresponding adjective means favorable and gracious. In Greek we find derivat

    Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord is Sufficient for All Your Needs (2 Cor 12:9-12) Song: Grace alone which God supplies Strength unknown He will provide, Christ in us our cornerstone, We will go forth in grace alone Ev’ry promise we can make, Ev’ry prayer and step of faith Ev’ry diff’rence we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    "Only The Weak Survive"

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,377 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

  • Mike Garner avatar

    "God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

    Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,298 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

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Grace Of Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,828 views

    We must learn to lean on God even when things are difficult and we do not like them...

    The illustrations in this sermon were found here on Sermoncentral.com. 2 Cor 12:7b-12 (NASB) 7b for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist