Sermons on Thorns In The Flesh:

What Are You Doing Here? Prowhat Are You Doing Here? Problems Have Purpose!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2015

What are you doing here? How long will you stay here after the brook goes dry? Will we learn problems have purpose?

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? PROBLEMS HAVE PURPOSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com A LESSON FROM MY DAD. I was in the 8th grade and my Dad and I were traveling in East Tennessee. My Dad asked me a question: WHAT IS THE HARDEST WORD IN THE WORLD TO SAY? I knew this one --- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This message reminds us that in spite of the difficulties that wemay face in life, God has already given us everything we need, especially the gift of His grace.

GODSfS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Since this is Thanksgiving week, let me begin this morning by asking you one simple question: gFor what are you thankful?h or gAre you thankful?h 1. I have to admit that I tend to look at what I do not have and donft always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil (Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 1, 2020

Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the systematic propaganda of fake news, and proclaiming the same with the help of high profile people in society to achieve their own purpose.

The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23 Reflection The Sower, the Seed and the Soil Dear sisters and brothers, Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12-13, John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:45, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 8:8, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Weakness And Strength

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

When it comes to holy living, we all have weaknesses. The apostle Paul shows us how God can use our weaknesses to show His strength.

WEAKNESS AND STRENGTH II Cor. 12:10 INTRO. This entire chapter deals with the Apostle Paul’s very peculiar experience. In vs. 1 he refers to his glorious revelations, the unspeakable visions he had seen (vs. 3-6) and in vs. 7 he mentions the thorn in the flesh which was designed by God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Advance While Bleeding

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 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. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Seed Will Take Care Of Your Need

Contributed by Dr. Tony Young Jr. on Mar 11, 2022

God commanded every living thing to produce after its own kind. When we take care of our seeds, our seeds will take care of our needs.

WELCOME PRAYER TEXT: Matthew 13:1-9 1 ¶ On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 Then He spoke many things to them in parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Yes, But Am I A Disciple Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ.

A Christian yes, but am I a disciple of Jesus Christ? It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ. What is a disciple? Here are the six basic truths that Jesus said characterize and are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Love Ground Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week we’re going to talk about how love is the groundwork for all the good fruit, tie in what Jesus said about it, how Paul built on that ground, and even go back to Ezekiel. Jesus taught us the secret and we’re going to dig in…

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week we looked at the fruits being the Characteristics of God, and how He loves us so much that He gave us the Fruit Inspection Test to know if people are safe. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 4:8, John 3:16, Romans 5:5, Psalm 91:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

I Can

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 4, 2003

One resource that I consulted this week said that Tom Watson Sr., founded IBM and guided "Big Blue" for over 40 years. One of his most impressive moments in leadership occurred when a junior executive lost an enormous amount of money ($10 million) on a ri

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: One resource that I consulted this week said that Tom Watson Sr., founded IBM and guided "Big Blue" for over 40 years. One of his most impressive moments in leadership occurred when a junior executive lost an enormous amount of money ($10 million) on a risky venture ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Grace... Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012

Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Primary Colors 4

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction What are you supposed to look like? A young 8-year-old boy was sitting on a wooden pew during the Sunday morning service in a war torn German sanctuary.

Introduction What are you supposed to look like? A young 8-year-old boy was sitting on a wooden pew during the Sunday morning service in a war torn German sanctuary. The others in attendance were stern, rigid, and downcast. The sermon was quite dry and austere. The young boy sought some object ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Foundational Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012

The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-I—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: As a kid, I lived in a newly developing neighborhood. There were new houses being built all the time. I spent a good deal of time searching thru newly framed houses pretending they were forts or some such. But every house was built with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 26, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Friday Sermon: "the Cost Of Love"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 17, 2025

Today, we strip away the illusions, the comforts, and the distractions. Today, we come face-to-face with the unvarnished truth of what it took to redeem us. Good Friday isn’t pretty.

Good Friday Sermon: "The Cost of Love" --- **Opening Prayer:** Heavenly Father, we gather today at the foot of the Cross, where Your boundless love collided with the unthinkable brutality of human sin. Open our hearts and minds to the depth of Your sacrifice and the weight of this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational