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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2019
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    Often people feel like they are disqualified from ministry because they have some weakness or trouble. The very opposite may be true; their weakness may especially qualify them to be used as God best vessel. Our weakness becomes His strength.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS 2 Cor. 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNTIED SHOE 1. Boudreaux saw Thibodaux on the wharf and noticed one of his shoelaces was untied. “Watch out you don’t trip up over your laces, Thibodaux.” 2. Thibodaux replied, “Yeah, it’s the crazy instructions on these shoes.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019
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    How to deal with the challenges in our life.

    The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Introduction- Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and wanting you Lord to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer each time we gather in your name, to see you do something while we are together. As we look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Thorns In Our Lives

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013
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    To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have thorns in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 27:4 (Amplified Bible) Wrath is not in Me. Would that the briers and thorns [the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Life Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014
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    God allows thorns in our lives to refine us, to keep us humble, and to be sure He gets the glory for all we do.

    Children. They really are precious, and I really do love them, but the simple truth is, I have a really hard time being around them for any extended period of time. Which for me is anything over about three minutes.  I’m not sure what it is, maybe it’s the long running around ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018
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    Learn to give thanks to God for our thorn (s)

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To Thorns

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025
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    The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Birds, Rocks, Thorns

    Contributed by S S on Feb 21, 2009
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    Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

    Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

    From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thorn In Our Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the purpose and power of God over the "thorns" or challenges in our lives.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving deep into 2 Corinthians 12:7. We're going to explore the reality of a thorn in our flesh, the purpose of it, and most importantly, the power of God over that thorn. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil ...read more

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    Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 19, 2011
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    A study of what the scripture indicates is the real physical thorn in Paul’s flesh

    The Thorn in the Flesh There is much conjecture about Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” but I believe that scripture makes it very clear about what the thorn in the flesh actually was. Please follow along as we address this question and study what the scriptures indicate is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
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    Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

    I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses Thorns Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009
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     | 45,848 views

    God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

    GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    A Thorn In My Side

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021
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    We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

    A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For The Thorns

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2025
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    How do we respond to the thorns that just won't go away? Paul gives a great example and encouragement in what to do.

    2.16.25 2 Corinthians 12:7b–10 (EHV) 7 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me, so that I would not become arrogant. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that he would take it away from me. 9 And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Lily Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
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    It never ceases to amaze me that when people start coming to Sunday School they talk about how much they learn from the Bible.

    Illus: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. • After explaining the commandment to, "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" • Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist