There Is Power In The Thorn | 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | Nick Johnson
About this episode
This sermon discusses how weakness can be a means for displaying Christ's power through the lens of Paul's experiences in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
This sermon explores 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 by reframing weakness as the very means through which Christ’s power is displayed. It argues that Paul’s “thorn” is not a single issue but the ongoing hardships of his ministry, given by God to keep him humble and dependent. Through suffering, Paul learns that God’s grace is not removal of difficulty but sustaining presence and power within it. As a result, Paul moves from pleading for relief to boasting in weakness, recognizing it as the platform for Christ’s work in him. The sermon calls believers to trust God in their own “thorns,” seeing them not as obstacles but as instruments through which God accomplishes His purposes. Be sure to subscribe to the Landmark Church YouTube Channel and wherever you access podcasts to stay updated on all upcoming sermons. You can also watch our services live on Youtube & Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram, X, and TikTok. For gathering times & location information, visit http://thelandmark.church/
People in this episode
Guest: Nick Johnson
Topics covered
- weakness
- Christ's power
- suffering
- God's grace
- Paul's thorn
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Landmark Church
Books & works: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
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