Sermons on Weakness Of Flesh:

How Do I Deal With Physical Scars? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 5, 2019

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

SCARS - How Do I Deal with Physical Scars? January 8, 2023 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: I promise you that if you’d been beaten with a thick stick 3 different times…and also been whipped 5 other times with a cat of 9 tails for a total of 195 blows…you are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For The Thorns

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2025

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Like Amos Or One Of Gideon’s 300

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018

God uses small things and people to do great things.

1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Thorns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012

Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Somedays You Eat The Fish And Somedays The Fish Eats You Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

THe reaction of God to the diobedience of man.

Somedays you eat the fish and other days the fish eats you. Last week we began looking at the prophet Jonah and you will remember that I mentioned how he was an historical figure as far as the Old Testament is concerned. We are told that he prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Example: Humility Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 8, 2011

Christ is our ultimate example for humility as He emptied Himself out as He took on the form of a servant....

Christ, Our Example: Humility August 7, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our example in humility; we must strive to be like him. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:5-11 Supplemental Passage: "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cigarettes Or Pork Chops ????

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Strife, seditions(divisions), hatred, envy, covetousness, Backbiters, deceit, whisperers(gossips), talebearers, Liars, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Churches are full of the above, but nobody wants to hear a sermon about gossip

Cigarettes or Pork Chops, Which is Worse ??? Well, I may as well go ahead, now that I got started……. Adultry, fornication, drunkenness, OH MY !!!!! Murders, witchcraft, idolatry, OH MY !!! OK Christian, what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 9 in our Galatians series

Chico Alliance Church “Childbirth, a tale of two sons, falling from Grace” Review True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus: The Word Of God

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 30, 2017

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is "The Word"

JESUS: THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-5;14 Today we will consider the first 5 verses of John's Gospel. This amazing Book of the Bible is like none other. John's Gospel is all about Jesus and His saving work. It focuses on the last three years of Jesus’ life. In this Gospel account, John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Feeding The Old Man

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 4, 2019

We all were born with a carnal nature. It does not matter how sanctified you think you have become, I must tell you that your " old nature" has not been eradicated. It is our ongoing task to keep him buried and "put under".

Quit Sneaking Food to the Old Man We crucify and mortify our old Adamic nature, but he is not erradicated. That will only take place when we receive our glorified bodies. Eph. 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm Against The World Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 21 from Philippians exploring the admonition to stand firm. This message discussions the need to stand against the evil world system.

“Stand Firm Against the World” Paul addresses the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. The letter organizes around four passions. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Set For Restoration-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

1 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-I—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: Ben worked at the Tropicana Orange Juice processing plant in Bradenton for 3 months. Demand being what it is, Ben had to be switched from bottling fresh juice to making OJ Concentrate. Shortly thereafter Ben’s boss calls him in & tersely tells him ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2018

Even wonder if it is possible to be holy as God is holy? Peter made this statement but did he truly believe that a fallen people could ever fulfill this command? It is possible to be holy but only for those who have been given a new heart!

GOD’S LAWS WRITTEN ON A NEW HEART Jeremiah 31:33 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder if it is possible to obey the command to be holy as God is holy (1 Peter 1:16)? Even though Adam and Eve who walked and talked with God in paradise only had four simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Of The Eyes And Lust

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 11, 2014

Problems Christians can run into in life.

Pride of the eyes and Lust Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4:8 (add scripture) Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Lust – 1 Th. 4:1-8 Trans: Last week we started a new series on the (7) deadly sins – Virus. Our goal is to place these deadly sins under the microscope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God