In Sermon Illustrations: "Healing Of Blind Man"

Be A Man

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

BE A MAN 1. Be a Protector 2. Be a Provider 3. Be a Partner 4. Be the SPIRITUAL LEADER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Tags: Manhood, Responsibilities

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Are Special!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020

Aug. 13, 2020 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging his miles ever since. Mettauer logged his 100,000th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Tags: Man, Ability, Mankind, Human, Dignity Of Man  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gossip Test

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 1, 2021

Another basic concept – sin creates spiritual blindness. Let me illustrate with my favorite sin to talk about… GOSSIP. I’ll stop right here and make sure you know how I define gossip. Before you tell someone a story about another person (even disguised as a prayer request), it needs to pass all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Tags: Sin, Gossip, Spiritual Blindness

Denomination: Methodist

The Fog

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2024

The Fog! Romans 12:2 CEV: “Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.” Colossians 2:8 CEV: “Don’t let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Colossians 2:8

Tags: Danger, Blind, Fog, Rushing

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Dog

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2019

. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for them. When the dog was produced, the manager ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Tags: Healing, Charismatic, Pentecostal

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Blind Beggars! (08.15.05--Envy!--John 21: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 11, 2005

Like Blind Beggars! (08.15.05--Envy!--John 21: 20-23) “No one has done a better job of portraying envy than Dante, In his Purgatory . . .the envious sit like blind beggars by a wall. Their eyelids are sewn shut. the symbolism is apt, showing the reader that it is one of the blindest sins--partly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-23

Tags: Envy

Denomination: Lutheran

For 51 Years Bob Edens Was Blind. He Couldn't See ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

For 51 years Bob Edens was blind. He couldn’t see a thing. His world was a black hall of sounds and smells. He felt his way through five decades of darkness. And then, he could see. A skilled surgeon performed a complicated operation and, for the first time, Bob Edens had sight. He found it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Tags: Promises Of God

For 51 Years Bob Edens Was Blind. He Couldn't See ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

For 51 years Bob Edens was blind. He couldn’t see a thing. His world was a black hall of sounds and smells. He felt his way through five decades of darkness. And then, he could see. A skilled surgeon performed a complicated operation and, for the first time, Bob Edens had sight. He found it ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Man In A Hurry  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014

MAN IN A HURRY On the Andy Griffith Show episode "Man in a Hurry"- Malcolm tucker is a wealthy businessman from Charlotte. One Sunday he happens to have car trouble a couple of miles outside of Mayberry. Malcolm walks the rest of the way to town and meets Andy coming out of Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Tags: Frustration, Trial, Unexpected, Hurry

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superior Man Is The Providence Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Cinderella (From Max ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2009

Cinderella (From Max Lucado) Now I want to turn things to an illustration as we transition to our final point. It is a true story that takes place at Disney World. Cinderella’s castle. It was packed with kids and parents. Suddenly all the children rushed to one side. Had it been a boat, the castle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Tags: Healing, Jesus Christ

A Monument To A Man’s Leg Was Erected On ...  PRO

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2001

A monument to a man’s leg was erected on the Saratoga battlefield in honor of Benedict Arnold, one-time hero of the Continental Army but who later tried to betray West Point and then fled to England. Because Arnold was instrumental in winning the crucial battle of Saratoga where his left leg was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Tags: Independence Day, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

A Jewish Man Was Confronting A Christian Man: ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2005

A Jewish man was confronting a Christian man: “You know, you people borrowed the 10 Commandments from us.” “Well,” responded the Christian, “we may ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Minister Is To Be A Live Man, A Real Man, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The minister is to be a live man, a real man, a simple man, great in his love, great in his life, great in his work, great ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Man Is Not Made For Defeat. A Man Can Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed ...read more

Tags: Competition

There Once Was A Weak And Sickly Man. The Man Was ...

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 17, 2008

There once was a weak and sickly man. The man was so sick and he could not afford going to town to the doctor. The man lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin, his condition seemed to grow worse. Out in front of his cabin was a huge boulder. The rock was massive in front of his place. One ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between A Moral Man And A Man Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship General

No Man But Feels More Of A Man In The World If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No man but feels more of a man in the world if he have a bit of ground that he can call his own. However small it is on the surface, it is four ...read more

Tags: Property

No Man Is Such A Conqueror As The Man Who Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man is such a conqueror as the man who has ...read more

Tags: Self

Throughout History, Women Have Been Treated By ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

Throughout history, women have been treated by men as lesser humans. Athenian women were of inferior status, often guarded by dogs, treated as fickle, contentious, and uncultured in comedy. In Jesus’ day, there was a prayer said by Jewish men thanking God in this manner, “Thank you for not making ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: Lutheran