SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "GET OVER YOURSELF AND BECOME" PT I - II CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 (NLT)

Pastor William Mathis
Jun 22
2 min read

Series Themes: Seeking, Knocking, and Asking

📖 SERMON TITLE: Get Over Yourself and Become PT I

Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7–11 (NLT)General Theme: Hidden MannaSpecial Occasion: Graduation Sunday 🎓

💡 BIG IDEA:

Your weaknesses, insecurities, or challenges aren't roadblocks—they're invitations. God uses your journey—not in spite of your flaws, but through them—to help you become who you’re truly meant to be.

This is not about being perfect—it's about becoming powerful by trusting God's grace.

🔑 SERMON POINTS & PRACTICAL APPLICATION

1. YOU ARE BUILT FOR YOUR JOURNEY (vv.7–8)

“So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn…”

Explanation:Paul had every reason to feel confident—he had revelations and gifts. But he also had a “thorn”—something painful, humbling. That thorn wasn’t a weakness—it was part of his design to keep him grounded and growing.

Practical Takeaway:

Graduates & young people: Your struggles don’t disqualify you; they’re part of your strength.
Adults: The “thorn” in your life—be it emotional, physical, or situational—isn’t a flaw. It’s part of your formation.
Everyone: Stop waiting to feel flawless before you move forward. You are built to rise even with the thorn.

2. YOU ARE EQUIPPED FOR YOUR JOURNEY (vv.9–10)

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”

Explanation:God doesn’t promise to remove all obstacles—but He promises that His grace is enough. In fact, His power shows up best when we’re not pretending to have it all together.

Practical Takeaway:

Graduates: You don’t have to know everything. Grace will carry you where your gifts can’t.
Adults: Don’t hide your pain—embrace God’s power in it.
Everyone: If you feel stretched, overwhelmed, or not enough—you’re exactly where God does His best work.

3. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN (v.11)

“I am not at all inferior… even though I am nothing at all.”

Explanation:Paul isn’t boasting about status—he’s reminding us that he was chosen, even when others didn’t see his value. You don’t need validation from the world—you’ve already been selected by God for this season.

Practical Takeaway:

Graduates: You are not an accident—you are assigned.
Adults: Stop shrinking to fit others’ expectations. You’ve been chosen for your calling.
Everyone: You don’t need applause to know your worth. You’ve got authority because God chose you.

🪞KEY WORDS:

Thorn: Not your downfall, but your depth.
Grace: God’s power, freely given, always enough.
Chosen: Selected, set apart, on purpose.
Authority: You don’t have to earn it—you walk in it.

🏁 FINAL REFLECTION:

To all graduates and seekers—this is not the end, it’s the becoming.Don’t wait to be perfect. Don’t be paralyzed by pain. And don’t underestimate your purpose.

God is saying: “Get over yourself—and step into who I made you to be.”

Reflect on this week: