Broken Arrows, special guest Owen Miller

Broken Arrows, special guest Owen Miller

Author: Charles R Grimes April 27, 2026 Duration: 40:12

"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 strength.Scripture References:"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." — 2 Corinthians 4:7"Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?" — John 4:29Connect with Walnut Creek Mennonite Church!#BrokenArrows #WalnutCreekMennonite #PastorOwenMiller #2Corinthians4 #GraceInBrokenness #ChristianSermon


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Demolition Required, by Special Guest Pastor Owen Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
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The Most Unlikely Leader, Judges 4:1-16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:46
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The Sin Spin Cycle, Judges 2:11-19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
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The Abundant Life Realized, II Peter 1:3-11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:46
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God's Abundant Victory, I Peter 5:6-11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:38
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Our Abundant Shepherd, I Peter 5:1-5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
🐑 The Good Shepherd doesn’t just lead us—He invites us to lead with Him.In this sermon on 1 Peter 5:1–5, Pastor Charlie Grimes reflects on Jesus as our Abundant Shepherd, the One who guides with grace and protects with l…
Our Abundant Gifts, I Peter 4:7-11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:56
🎁 You were never meant to sit on the sidelines of grace.In this sermon on 1 Peter 4:7–11, Pastor Charlie Grimes reminds us that every believer has been entrusted with a spiritual gift—not for self-promotion, but for serv…
The Peaceful Prince, Bonus Episode, John 18:33-36 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
The Peaceful Prince | Charlie GrimesDescription:It is easy to sing about the "Prince of Peace" by candlelight on Christmas Eve. It is much harder to follow Him when the candles go out and the conflict begins.In this mess…
Our Abundant Blessing, I Peter 3:18-22, Pastor Charlie Grimes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:39
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Good News of Great Joy! Bonus Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:04
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