His Grace is Still Amazing || Unstoppable || Motivating Sermon
- Preacher
- Pastor Smokie Norful
- Tradition
- Black Non-denominational
- Published
- Length
- 1:23:37
About this sermon
This powerful message confronts us with a profound paradox: our weaknesses are not obstacles to God's work in our lives, but rather the very stage upon which His strength performs most brilliantly. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, we encounter Paul's honest struggle with his 'thorn in the flesh'—a persistent problem that God deliberately chose not to remove. What makes this teaching so transformative is the revelation that God sometimes allows discomfort in our lives not to harm us, but to preserve us from the pride that could destroy our destiny. When we're doing well, climbing the ladder of success, earning significant incomes, and experiencing breakthrough after breakthrough, we naturally drift toward self-sufficiency. The thorn becomes God's governor, a divine regulator that keeps us humble, prayerful, and dependent on His grace. The message challenges us to shift our perspective from begging God to remove our struggles to glorifying Him in the midst of them. Paul prayed three times for relief, yet God's response wasn't removal but rather a reminder: 'My grace is sufficient for you.' This isn't about God being distant or uncaring—it's about Him being strategic. Our suffering positions us to possess the promise. When we learn to praise under pressure, to glory in our infirmities, we discover that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. This isn't theoretical theology; it's practical faith for those walking through sickness, financial strain, family crisis, or personal disappointment. The amazing grace we sing about isn't just about salvation—it's about daily sustenance through every trial we face. 0:00 The Paradox of Power: God’s Thorn for Our Preservation 24:05 When God Says No: Understanding Sufficient Grace 51:20 Glory in the Struggle: Embracing Weakness for God’s Power 71:00 Victory Declared: Walking in the Power of Amazing Grace Subscribe here http://www.youtube.com/OfficialSmokieNorful http://www.SmokieNorful.com
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