Sermons on thorn in the flesh:

Warning Lights Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 14 in our Galatians Series dealing with the signs of a fleshly life.

Chico Alliance Church “Warning Lights” INTRODUCTION The year is well underway! What does this year hold? Growth, grief, glee, gloom, gratitude, grumbling? Christ promised to give us abundant life in Him. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's Either All For God Or Not At All Series

Contributed by David Hanna on Sep 15, 2013

Galations, Romans, and Revelations..it's either all for God or not at all

For every boy and girl, man and woman, for the uplifting of the Body of Christ who's under the sound of my voice, not for a big name or a reputation of mine own, I testify to God that with the only True non foul-able edifying Word of God that.. this is my Bible it's trust-worthy and true, right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: *other

Refuse To Let Go... Get Off My Back?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023

Spiritual death: A convicted murderer in Roman days had to be shackled face to face, hand to hand, feet to feet to the corpse of the person he killed. Sometimes we must shake off the poisonous viper in the fire and go forward, forgiven.

REFUSE TO LET GO… VS SHAKE IT OFF… GET OFF MY BACK! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) (Props: I have 6 fishing worms to represent baby snakes, I have one huge rubber snake to represent a huge problem as an obstacle that will be impossible to over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Suffering (Matthew 27a)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2024

What pampered king, president or prime minister of this world would suffer for the sake of his people? Yet, Jesus, king of the world did. Let's look at Jesus' suffering in Matthew 27:1-33.

How much did Jesus suffer even before His crucifixion? Let’s glimpse His suffering in Matthew 27:1-33. Who was Jesus taken to next? Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hedged In Love Hurts

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 26, 2018

How God uses spiritual hedges to get us into alignment with His plans.

Hedged In, Love Hurts PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Hosea 1:1 The word of the LORD which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. Hosea 1:2 When the LORD first spoke through ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Wears His Crown

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 27, 2014

A drama for children: Jesus Wears His Crown.

Jesus Wears His Crown Text: Matthew 27: 27-31 Introduction: The drama is especially suitable for the season of Easter. Theme: Salvation through Jesus Aim: 1. To teach that Jesus is our saviour 2. To teach that the Saviour wears a crown of thorns. Materials: 1 Various hats (three or four) i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

(The Lord Will Provide)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017

BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AT HIS POSTSCRIPT RESUME PAUL HAD SUFFERED STRIPES ABOVE MEASURE HAD BEEN STONED AND SHIPWRECK LABELED AS A TRAITOR THROWN INTO A DUNGEON WITHOUT HIS CLOAK ,SCROLL OR PARCHMENTS SNAKE BITTEN AND HAD A THORN IN

Philippians 4:19 (KJV) 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE LORD WILL PROVIDE) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS THE WRITER OF THE TEXT BEFORE US IS THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Rejoice In The Lord / Put No Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH

BIG IDEA: REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH I. (:1) REMEMBER THE COMMAND A. Point of Emphasis -- "Finally, my brethren" Carson: "What Paul is doing is picking up the theme of rejoicing he introduced in 2:17-18." Gromacki: "… designates an abrupt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Farewell To The Flesh (Mardi Gras Carnival)

Contributed by James May on Feb 15, 2004

This sermon deals with the evils of Mardi Gras and its effect upon the heart, mind and soul of men, especially Christians who take part in the revelry.

FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Since we live in south Louisiana, I think it would be timely for this message concerning the Mardi Gras season. It’s that time again; the time for King Cakes, Purple and Gold decorations, costumes and decadence beyond description. This is the time when the true heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Strength Of Seeing Our Weak Flesh Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2005

A sermon looking at the sleep of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how Jesus used it for our good.

February 23, 2005 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

That Which Is Flesh. The Terri Schiavo Delima.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 23, 2005

When is life over, when is it time to say enough, when is it time to give a life over to Gods will? The question many are refusing to address; ”Is the body of Terri Schiavo a “soul-animated” Body, otherwise is her body without the Spirit?

That which is Flesh. The Terri Schiavo delima. When is life over, when is it time to say enough, when is it time to give a life over to Gods will? The question many are refusing to address; ”Is the body of Terri Schiavo a “soul-animated” Body, otherwise is her body without the Spirit? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing The Flesh - The Spiritual Jounrey Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Jacob begins a relationship with God after the Lord strips away everything he has. It is a process God brings each of us through.

Verses 1 - 5 So you’re Jacob. You’ve just wrangled the biggest deal of your life - by cheating your brother first of the birthright then of the patriarchal blessing. But far from celebrating, Jacob now has a death threat against his life and is going to be sent away on a journey hundreds of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Self-Control Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009

Self-control is difficult for us because we are afraid of responsibility. But to have no form of control is to choose chaos. The answer is to build a relationship with Christ so close that His will becomes ours.

Scene One: You are standing in front of your freezer. You opened the door just to explore, nothing particular in mind, just to see what’s there. In front of you is a container label1ed, "Gourmet Ice Cream: Cherry Almond Fudge". Lifting the lid, again just to explore, just to see what’s there, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist