Sermons on Stumblingblock To The Weak:

Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man 10

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 20, 2005

It is odd when you get to thinking about the Philistines and Samson. They knew his weakness but did not know what gave him great strength. His weakness of course was women.

The weak strong man 10. Judges 16:4-21. 07/20/05 These last two studies in the life of Samson are dark scenes and a great warning of the danger in walking after the lust of the flesh. Samson’s disregard of the call of God in his life has led him down the street of dead end and no turning back. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Weak Strong Man #3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 5, 2005

The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women.

The weak strong man 3. Sampson’s romance. Judges 14:1 -- 5. 05/04/05 The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women. There are three women involved in Sampson story. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man #4.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 17, 2005

Samson’s conduct was anything but commendable in this text. His was a conduct of a rebellious spirit.

The weak strong man 4. Judges 14:5 -- 9. 05/18/05 This passage we have before us records two trips which Sampson and his parents made to Timnath to bring about the marriage of Sampson to his Philistine girlfriend who lived there. The first trip was to make arrangements for the wedding. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man. #5

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 24, 2005

This entire riddle revealed the disobedience of Samson. Also it says something about the sins of gambling.

The riddle of Sampson. Judges 14:10 -- 20. 05/25/05 In our last chapter we noted the two trips Sampson and his parents made to Timnath regarding his marriage to the Philistines girl there. In this chapter we will consider what happened after they arrived in Timnath on the second trip. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Power Dwells On The Weak

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009

So often our lives seem weak and frail. Has God failed us? Not at all! Through the Apostle Paul, learn of God’s power and grace that is at work for you. Parts: A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake. B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short.

Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Christ’s Power Dwells on the Weak A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short Season: Pentecost 7b Date: July 19, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Samson A Weak Strong Man

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 13, 2009

Christians are to live by the Spirit, not gratifying the desires of the sinful nature, i.e., Galatians 5:16 (KJV) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

SAMSON A WEAK STRONG MAN Texts: selected verses from Judges 13, 16 Intro: Judge Othinel, Judge Gideon, Judge Samson--Our teachers have taught us the judges were raised up by God to bring deliverance and leadership to Israel. As a teenager I envied Samson’s STRENGTH. As a married young adult I ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

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

A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses Weak People

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

All of us have handicaps. Whether emotionally, spiritually, financially, or physically --- but it does not mean that God cannot use us anymore. In fact, God is in the business of using the weak, and make us into people who can do great things.

Introduction: Kyle Maynard was born March 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. His story begins as an 11-year-old that wanted to wrestle and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. After ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God For Weak People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 3, 2014

God's Power, Our Weakness, Suffering, Thorns

John 9:1-12 (p. 747) June 8, 2014 Introduction: The Macuma People of Southeast Columbia in South America were “animists.” “Animism” worships the Gazelle for its speed...the eagle for its vision, the lion for its power...and because of this the Macuma’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Weakness, His Strength Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Gethsemane communicates to us that there is a spiritual reality beyond what we can see and experience for now – God’s holiness, his perfect justice, the pure love between Father and Son, the horribleness of sin, our full depravity, the reality and necessi

Introduction We have all experienced moments in our lives when we felt like the weight of the world was on our shoulders. A difficult decision lay before us, and the responsibility felt as though it would crush us. Either the task was extremely difficult to accomplish, or the consequences of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When I Am Weak Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2013

Sometimes trouble just overwhelms you. You feel vulnerable, weak, unstable. If you ever feel this way, you are in good company. David felt that way too. He poured his heart out to God and depended on the Lord in a way that will help you in times of troubl

As with some of our most recent psalms, Psalm 59 was written by David during a particularly difficult time in his life. In 1 Samuel 19 David has a death sentence on his head from jealous King Saul. In verse 9 we learn that one day an evil spirit entered Saul and he threw a spear at David, trying ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel