Broken Arrows, special guest Owen Miller

About this episode

Pastor Owen Miller discusses how our brokenness can be a canvas for God's power in the episode 'Broken Arrows'.

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay..." In this powerful message, Pastor Owen Miller of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church explores the concept of "Broken Arrows." So often, we disqualify ourselves from God’s service because we feel too damaged, too flawed, or too "broken" to be useful. This is a continuation of Owen's "Under Construction" Series of monthly messages.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7 and the story of the woman at the well in John 4, Pastor Owen reminds us that our humanity isn't a hurdle for God—it's His preferred canvas. When we stop trying to hide our cracks and brokenness, we allow the light of Christ to shine through them more clearly.If you’ve ever felt like you aren't "whole" enough to make a difference, this sermon is a reminder that God doesn't just tolerate your weakness; He embraces and uses it to display His extraordinary power.Key Highlights:Jars of Clay: Understanding that the "treasure" is Christ, not our own perfection.The Woman at the Well: How a life of brokenness became a catalyst for a city’s revival.From Disqualified to Directed: Shifting our focus from our flaws to God's…

People in this episode

Host: Charles R Grimes

Guest: Owen Miller

Topics covered

• brokenness
• faith
• God's power
• spiritual growth
• redemption

Keywords

• broken arrows
• Owen Miller
• Walnut Creek Mennonite Church
• 2 Corinthians 4:7
• spirituality
• faith
• redemption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walnut Creek Mennonite Church

Books & works: Broken Arrows, Under Construction, 2 Corinthians, John

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