Sermons on Thorn In Flesh:

Form Of Our Test And Trials

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 12, 2007

Trials / test are the very soil in which we grow! What form do they come in? For-warned is forearmed.

Form of our Test, Trials, and Temptations James 1:2,3 I heard about a pastor who placed this sign on his door: "If you have problems, come in and tell me all about them. If you don’t have any problems, come in and tell me how you avoid them." In my opinion, verses 2-4 are some of the most ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm And Refusing To Get Out Of The Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012

Rather than throwing in the towel, Paul stood firm and refused to get out of the way. He answered backbiting with get-in-your face answers.

Standing Firm and Refusing to Get Out of the Way (2 Corinthians 11:21-12:10) 1. Sometimes antiquated methods still work! 2. Police in Kansas City, Mo., are searching for a man who robbed a Church's Chicken restaurant armed with a samurai sword. Police said a light-skinned, black male entered the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN— —1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Help For Families

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

General help for families.

Son 8:6 Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. Son 8:7 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Being prepared for the coming of Christ

LUKE 12:39-40 “ARE YOU READY? A) The word that I want to emphasize in this message is the word “ready.” * And the question that I want to ask you is this, “ARE YOU READY?” B) To be ready is to be available, and this is the attitude which we as Christians should adopt. * We should be ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of First And Second Corinthians Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of First and Second Corinthians

The Study Of First and Second Corinthians 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: First Corinthians The church in Corinth was begun by Paul on his second missionary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Did The Angels Announce The Birth To Shepherds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2017

A message about the choice to proclaim the news of Christ's birth to the lowly shepherds. The sermon looks at how the shepherds were a foreshadowing of who the ministry of Jesus would focus on.

OF COURSE IT WAS SHEPHERDS: We act like this was an inevitable part of the story, but it wasn’t. - Luke 2:8-12. - The Christmas story is so familiar that we presume that each part had to happen that way. “Of course the shepherds heard from the angels. It had to be like that.” Only it didn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Live A Jesus-Shaped Life - Romans 8:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

What shape is your life taking? Is it shaped by the culture around you? Is it shaped by your career, your comfort, or your convenience? Or is it shaped by Christ?

Go! And… Live a Jesus-Shaped Life - Romans 8:29 Romans 8:29 (NLT): “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Introduction: Let me ask you a simple but profound question: What shape is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Unlimited Power Matthew 19:26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

In Matthew 19:26 Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God, everything is possible." This profound statement reveals the limitless power of God, a truth that can transform our lives if we truly embrace it.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Unlimited Power Matthew 19:26 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a powerful truth found in Matthew 19:26, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God, everything is possible." This profound statement reveals the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Romans 4:20-21, Jeremiah 32:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"If It Ain't Broke It Needs Fixin"

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004

A message on the importance of Brokenness in a Crhistian’s life.

If It Ain’t Broke It Needs Fixin Psalms 34:17-19, 51:17 I’m sure most of us here this morning have heard the expressions such as: “Why don’t you leave well enough alone” “Don’t kick a sleeping dog “. “If it aint broke don’t fix it”. If something is working leave it alone and let it continue. While ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Magic, Mystery, Miracle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 20, 2022

The theme is take from Leonard Sweet the message of Christmas. In our society, there are two great religious holidays—Christmas and Easter. The green wreath of Christmas is juxtaposed to the Good Friday wreath of thorns.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2022 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Magic, Mystery, Miracle” Christmas is here. I’m sure you went through rolls of scotch tape in order to decorate all the Christmas gifts. Your scotch tape was probably made by the 3M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Criminals And Crosses`

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2024

Our only hope is "The Man on the Middle Cross."

Criminals and Crosses Luke 23:39-43 1. Alistair Begg – “Man on Middle Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVRC7wHvU) If God asked why He should let us into heaven, the reason does not begin with “Because I ___.” It begins with “Because HE ____.” Anything else leads to: a. Lethargic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Choices Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 25, 2006

This message looks at how our faith affects the choices we make in life.

Introduction Who is to Blame? The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. I left for work this morning at 7am as usual when I collided straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early. (Clearly the bus’s fault!) I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Reality".

Series: Reality [#1] FEAR FACTOR 1 John 4:18 Introduction: What are you scared of? How about rats? Roaches? Snakes? Spiders? Lightning? Satan knows the effect of fear upon a Christian and will use that as often as it will work. Satan will use it to hinder your Christian walk. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist