Sermons on 2 Corinthians 12

26 sermons preach from 2 Corinthians 12 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

Paraphrase: '...there's sufficient grace... to stand, to remain, to continue in faith.'
2 Corinthians 12:9 · as preached in “July 12, 2026 • Full Service • Say OK to God's Word” at Houston Faith Church

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

2 sermons

"I knew a man who was caught up into the third heavens... a messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him... thrice I prayed... he answered me, 'My grace is sufficient for you'... I have learned to boast in my weakness."

Hidden Spirit Behind Exposure Culture | Prophetic Celebration Sunday || Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi

Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi exposes the spirit of Leviathan as the hidden driving force behind modern 'exposure' culture and toxic leadership fallout. He contrasts dealing with surface-level attacks (snakes on the ground) with confronting the principalities that send them, calls the church to humility, covenant faithfulness and prayer, and outlines the seven heads of Leviathan that produce pride, twisted truth, slander and division.

Paul recounts being caught up to the third heaven, receiving a thorn in the flesh, pleading three times, and hearing 'my grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.'

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2025 10/09/2025

Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.

2 Corinthians 12:2,7-10

1 sermon

Paul: 'I knew a man who was caught up into the third heavens... a messenger of Satan was sent to him to buffet him in his flesh... he answered, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness."'

Hidden Spirit Behind Exposure Culture | Prophetic Celebration Sunday || Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi

Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi exposes the spirit of Leviathan as the hidden driving force behind modern 'exposure' culture and toxic leadership fallout. He contrasts dealing with surface-level attacks (snakes on the ground) with confronting the principalities that send them, calls the church to humility, covenant faithfulness and prayer, and outlines the seven heads of Leviathan that produce pride, twisted truth, slander and division.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

3 sermons

The messenger of Satan was given to buffet Paul (the 'thorn in the flesh') so Paul could write about how to deal with it.

STAND ON IT: Demonology | Pastor Nathaniel L. Green, Sr. | Sunday Service July 26th 8am

Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology (Mark 5), explaining that demons are fallen angels, Satan has limits and is running out of time, and believers have authority in Christ to be delivered. He gives practical steps for deliverance: identify and cut off 'dead' doors, be honest about struggles, remain in Christ's presence to maintain freedom, and testify to others.

God said no again to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12 about removing a thorn in the flesh because he was to experience that God's grace was sufficient for him.

Deuteronomy 3: Thank God for a God Who Says No

A reflection on Deuteronomy 3 that contrasts human pragmatism with God's sovereignty, highlighting how God's emphatic 'no' to Moses (not entering the Promised Land) was not punitive but purposeful—orienting Moses toward preparing Joshua and trusting God's greater plan.

Paraphrase: "Grace is the answer for thorns in the flesh."

10:45 AM “Life Part II” Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 20, 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches 'Life Part II,' using the board game Life and the sending of the 70 (Luke 10) to encourage believers that life with Jesus is better: though sent into difficult places like 'lambs among wolves,' followers receive mysterious durability, can manage uncertainty because God is near, and are preserved to testify to God's power and grace.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

2 sermons

God said no again to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12 about removing a thorn in the flesh because God's grace was sufficient for him.

Deuteronomy 3: Thank God for a God Who Says No

A reflection on Deuteronomy 3 that contrasts human pragmatism with God's sovereignty, highlighting how God's emphatic 'no' to Moses (not entering the Promised Land) was not punitive but purposeful—orienting Moses toward preparing Joshua and trusting God's greater plan.

Paul's 'thorn in the flesh'—a messenger of Satan; he asked God three times to take it away, and God said, 'My grace is sufficient.'

DFC Sunday ONLINE!

A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:7

1 sermon

2 Corinthians 12:8-10

1 sermon

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me; 'My grace is sufficient for you... for when I am weak then I am strong.'

Remember Those Earlier Days - Matthew Rodriguez

A sermon (Hebrews 10:32) calling believers to 'Remember, Recover, Remain' — intentionally recall the early zeal and sacrificial commitment, rebuild confidence in God by re-learning his character, and persevere by God’s grace while staying connected to the church community.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

3 sermons

Paraphrase of 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ('when I am weak, then I am strong; my power/strength is made perfect in weakness').

Pastor Jim Luisi | Gateway City Church NYC | Sermon

Pastor Jim Luisi preaches on the importance of seeing life from God’s perspective rather than being shaped by losses, cultural opinion, or circumstances. He calls believers to seek divine revelation, cultivate contentment, and stand steady in the revelation of who Christ is so they can take the right actions (or inactions) and walk in God’s purposes.

But God's answer was, 'my grace is sufficient for you and my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Paul then said, 'most gladly therefore will I glory in my afflictions.'

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2025 10/09/2025

Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.

It's in our weakness that God has made strong and we encounter Him.

Worship for Everyone | JD & Friends | Hillsong Conference 2024

A Hillsong Conference message exploring why we worship and how everyone can enter into it. Through an interview with Chris Tomlin and pastoral teaching, the sermon highlights worship as re‑centring our lives around God, the power of corporate remembering, and practical entry points into worship—especially surrender, repentance, and consecration.

2 Corinthians 12:9

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But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you; my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast about my weaknesses so that Christ's power may rest on me.

East Region Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 07•26•2026

A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.

Paraphrase: '...there's sufficient grace... to stand, to remain, to continue in faith.'

July 12, 2026 • Full Service • Say OK to God's Word

Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.

god's grace is sufficient

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

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2 Corinthians 12:10

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"I've learned that when I'm weak...when I realize how weak I am, then am I strong." (Paul paraphrase)

Wednesday Bible Study. July 1, 2026

A Bible study on what makes a church healthy: clarifying the identity and function of God's people, the church, and the kingdom; calling believers to daily engagement with Scripture, committed discipleship, corporate purpose/destiny, faithful witness, and submission to godly leadership.

2 Corinthians 12:14-15

1 sermon

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