Sermons on Thorns:

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

Rejected! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus was not just left behind, but hatefully rejected for our good.

Rejected! (Mark 15:1-20) 1. UPI article: “An Indiana man enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union to help win his fight against the state for a custom license plate reading, "ATHE1ST." “Chris Bontrager said a letter from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles did not cite a specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Strength Through Weakness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 15, 2018

Paul dealt with a thorn in the flesh, a continual, unceasing burden. Although he had prayed specifically three times for the Lord to remove it, the thorn remained. God allowed his thorn in the flesh for a purpose.

Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Our text today comes from the second letter Paul had written to the Corinthian church. The church at Corinth struggled with purity and spiritual consistency. While they had embraced the Gospel, many continued to walk according to the flesh, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002

Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Christians Suffer

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ouch! That Hurts!

Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2003

This sermon deals with Paul’s thorn in the flesh. We all have our thorn in the flesh. How will we react to the pain?

OUCH! THAT HURTS! 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 this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hedge Of Thorns And Hedge Of The Blood Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2024

God had built a spiritual hedge around Job, around his family (household) and around all his possessions.

The Hedge of Thorns as God’s Protection: Hosea 2:6, "Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths." "Benefits: 1. Divine Protection: God places a hedge of thorns to guard and protect His people from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:6, Exodus 12:13

Exploring The Supernatural: How To Really Experience Life Supernaturally

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 8, 2002

Surprising source of a strength for the Christian: his "thorn"

1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. 3And I know that this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Our Faith Fails Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2010

Part 3 focuses on Paul's thorn in the flesh.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 3 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Joshua 13:11-13; Judges 2:3 Introduction: In my message last week I continued with the second and third faith equations: o Faith + Unbelief + Action = No Results o Faith + Wrong Belief + Action = Wrong Results Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

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

Grass Burrs In The Carpet

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 31, 2003

Thorns have been a symbol of the consequences of sin since the beginning of time. This sermon shows that Jesus carried our thorns to the Cross where they died.

Grass Burrs in the Carpet Gen 3:17 -18, Num 33:53-55, Prov 22:2-5, Mat 7:15-16, Job 36:26 , Psa 139:7-10, Mat 27:46 January 27, 2003 I. Long ago in the throne room of heaven a plan was originated. It was a plan that came from the thought processes of God. A. God who was love wanted to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Genesis 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Country Music, I Aint Leaving You, Thorn

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 4, 2024

then I realized that God uses not just our gifts, but our thorns too

Country music often tells stories about real life problems, thus the joke, “What do you get when you play country music backward?” You get back your wife, your dog, and your truck. One song tells about a man taking his beloved wife, whom he truly loves, to his 10th High School reunion, where he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Catholic