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  • Lynn Loe avatar

    When There's Nothing Left

    Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,911 views

    What do we do when there seems to be no alternative to the dire circumstances we find ourselves in.

    When There’s Nothing Left 2 Cor 12:7-10 7 And because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me— to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I entreated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God Understands

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

    God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 247 ratings
     | 25,891 views

    Depression is something that we all face.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The wife was telling her friend about her household budget. “I spend 40 percent of our income for food, 30 percent for shelter, 30 percent for clothing, and 20 percent for transportation and incidentals.” “But that makes 120 percent.” The woman responded, “DON’T I KNOW IT!” Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,050 views

    This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

    II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Trexler avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,155 views

    Yes Paul is a Hero, but is he a hero we desire to follow

    Corinthians 12:7-10 (January 27th, 2002) Who has been a light in your life? Well, since you’all don’t have the opportunity to stand up here today and answer that question, I’m going to turn it around and share with you who has been a light or a hero in my life. First of all, let me say that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Success Of Sickness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    How sickness can be good

    Intro: We have been talking for the last few weeks about things that are common to all of us. Things that often look like failures in the eyes of the world, often can turn out to be successes in the eyes of God. This morning we want to look at one of these: Sickness. I’m sure sickness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,893 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    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.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Reed avatar

    Insufficient Funds

    Contributed by Kenneth Reed on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,830 views

    Jesus paid the price for your sins.

    America has become a nation of debtors. Our government’s national budget deficit is approximately five trillion dollars. Credit card offers flood the mail boxes and television screens of the American people. Most people find it impossible to own a house or a car without taking out a loan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Thorn

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    God can deliver you from the pain you are feeling.

    THE THORN 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 it might depart from me. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 202 ratings
     | 20,085 views

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Jesus - The All Sufficient One

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    This sermon is about the sufficiency of Jesus Christ to meet the various needs in the life of a beleiver

    JESUS - THE ALL SUFFICIENT ONE OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUPPLY 3.SUFFICIENCY 4.SECURITY 5.SOLICITOR 6.SANCTIFICATION 7.STRENGTH THE MESSAGE JESUS - THE ALL SUFFICIENT ONE 1.SALVATION Hebrews 7;25 Jesus is the source of our salvation.He is the great Saviour who can save till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Groce avatar

    A Thorn Or A Throne?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,337 views

    What is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the lives of his people?

    What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    Glimpses Of Grace

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    A Christian attempt to understand the tragedies of 9/11.

    Glimpses of Grace II Corinthians 12:7-10 & I Samuel 4-6 Baltimore Area Men’s Rally March 3, 2002 I live in Staten Island–which is a Borough of New York City, but I live in a unique part of NYC, probably unlike any other part of the world. It is called Travis. People ask me what is Travis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist