Vulnerability – Week 8 | Thorn In The Flesh

After a storm stripped roofs and left people reeling, this sermon sits with the raw grief, small humiliations, and the humbling sense of vulnerability that follows big loss. It names the awkward tension between wanting quick answers or silver linings and the stubborn reality that some hurts don’t make sense. If you’ve felt bruised, foolish, or deflated by life’s hits—whether from a hurricane, illness, or long seasons of weariness—this message speaks directly to that weary place. The talk leans into an old, hard paradox: weakness can expose our pride and open the door to compassion, connection, and dependence on a mercy that meets us where we are. Instead of offering tidy explanations, it helps listeners sit with suffering honestly and points toward ministry that grows out of our limits. Listen to how a persistent thorn might be the unlikely path to generous, resilient strength and unexpected community.