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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Thank God For The Thorns Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
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    Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think.

    THANK GOD FOR THE THORNS II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think. I. The Revelation of God – Picture of Paradise (1-6) A. The Perspective: (1-3) B. The Place: (2, 4) C. The Product: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like Us (Part Seven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 25, 2019
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    Today we close out the series on seeing how the people of the bible are just like us. We've looked at Abraham, Samson, Elijah, Joshua, David, and last week we focused on Peter. Today, we'll finish by looking at Paul. Let's see how he was just like us.

    JUST LIKE US (part seven) Last week we looked at Peter. Peter was the foremost of the Apostles. He was a leader and devout follower of Jesus. He withstood persecution and was bold and courageous in contending for the faith. Tradition indicates that Peter met his fate being crucified upside down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019
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    What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive?

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
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    What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

    Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Turning Thorns Into Roses

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018
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    The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

    14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017
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    Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Sustaining Grace” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2017
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    God's grace can sustain us in the midst of our pain.

    We live in a painful world. Turn on the news and you’ll hear a long list of stomach churning and tear jerking events, such as the evil we saw on display recently with the Las Vegas shooting. "People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire." - Job 5:7 (NLT) Job says as surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016
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     | 15,793 views

    The ability to be weak in the presence of God is an invitation for His Presence to be strong within us.

    2 Corinthians 12:9 Joke: A job applicant was asked, “What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?” “Well,” he began, “my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality. Sometimes I have a little trouble telling what’s real and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With A Thorny Situation

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017
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    FOR GOD ALLOWED PAUL TO SEE AND HEAR SOME THINGS CONNECTED TO THE THIRD HEAVEN IN PAUL 2ND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 12 CHAPTER VERSE 4 PAUL DESCRIBE THOSE THING AS UNSPEAKABLE

    DEALING WITH A THORNY SITUATION 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (KJV) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Sep 20, 2018
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    God formed us, shaped us, like a master potter. Do we trust Him? When He directs our path, do we make excuses why we can’t do it, or do we walk boldly along that path in faith? God didn’t create you to be the centerpiece on a display shelf… He created you as a clay pot to be useful for His kingdom!

    *** NOTE - Both a brief Children's Sermon and a full Adult sermon are included *** CHILDREN’S SERMON [Bring 2 empty glass jars] Take a look at these two jars… they’re just plain jars. What’s inside? Nothing… they’re empty inside. What are they made of? Glass… What would happen if I dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Full Of Surprises

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 3, 2021
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    You never know what surprise will come next.

    Life is full of surprises, some are pleasant, some are unpleasant, some are funny, and some bring tears, some are enjoyable, exciting events and some are dreaded, dismal disasters. Let me tell you about one of Marlene’s surprises. When Wayne Goodman was my assistant minister at Eastside, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Treasure Of Scripture Over The Experience Of People: A Warning

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 22, 2021
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    When the rich man in hell begged for Lazarus to be sent back to warn his family about avoiding his fate, Abraham reminded him that they had the Scriptures. Nothing else has ever been used of the LORD other than His Word to convict the sinner.

    Whenever a real man of God stands behind the pulpit and preaches the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1-5), he is to hold nothing back and never compromise the Scriptures for the sake of feeling, alleged offense, or cultural beliefs. No preacher worth his sacred calling should ever water down the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
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    God's will for all believers is to be thankful in every circumstances. Whether pleasant or unpleasant, we should give thanks to the one who alone knows the end from the beginning.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." ALWAYS GIVE THANKS TO GOD If you are a disciple of Christ, God's will for your life is for you to be thankful in all circumstances. You will face trails, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 1, 2020
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     | 7,158 views

    It is possible for faithful people to doubt, but the cost for that doubt is high. In a world of darkness, God is is looking for the faithful. What is the cost of doubt

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message at: https://youtu.be/H3G0p7eublg Introduction On a scale of 1 to 10 where would you rank your faith today? Every day, I marvel at the things and people we put our faith. We drive our ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Gradual Healing Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020
     | 2,428 views

    Paul had a serious illness. He did not mention what it was. He prayed for healing, but God decided not to heal him. So, what did he do? Did he get upset, resentful, or discouraged? No! Through him, we must learn these important lessons on gradual healing.

    The Holy Spirit and Gradual Healing The Holy Spirit Part 7 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed