October 23, 2011
When Thorns Remain!
Mike Fritscher

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

1. The Thorn in the Flesh!

2 Corinthians 11:22-29 - Hardships

2 Corinthians 12:1-6 – Supernatural Encounters with God!

2. Why Do Thorns Remain?

• Pride Prevention!

Pride’s Danger - Deuteronomy 8:11-19

• You Forget God’s Goodness.
• You Think You Are the Reason for your good Fortune.
• You Go After Other gods.
• You Perish.

• The Example of Herod Acts 12:21-24

• To Produce Faith and Strength!

My Grace is Sufficient For You! For Power is Perfected in Weakness!

3. The Response To Your Thorn!

Pray For Its Removal!

Receive God’s Grace and Experience God’s Power!

Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.

Boast In Your Weakness and Count it All Joy!

Colossians 1:24-29

• Practice Contentment Even In Your Weaknesses!

Romans 5:3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;