Sermons on Blind Leaders Of The Blind:

False Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deepen Your Insight - Mark 10:47-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

How do you increase your spiritual insight and find blind spots? Jesus answers that question in the account of blind Bartimaeus.

Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:47-52, Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

How Bad Do You Want To See?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

“HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyes To See Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2009

Jesus opens the eyes of the blind man, but brings blindness to those who see... Hmmmm. Only by faith can we truly see, and only through Jesus can we come to receive our sight.

(The audio version skips the review and includes a second application as an ending). John 9 Views of a Blind Man It’s time for a brief review of John’s gospel before we move into the ninth chapter. 1. John introduces Jesus differently than any other gospel: He is the Word of God, who is with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have Your Eyes Been Christed?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon is about having your eyes annoited so that you can see; or see differently!

Illustrated: “Great Truths” from children(1) • No matter how hard you try you can’t baptize a cat • When your mom is mad, don’t let her brush your hair • You can’t trust dogs to watch your food • Don’t sneeze when the barber is cutting ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Today Salvation Has Come To This House

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 14, 2010

A look at the story of Zaccheus and how he encountered the Living Christ. Zaccheus became a vessel of silver and gold in the hands of the Lord.

Today Salvation has come to this House Introduction Last week started with- Mtt 16:13-17 Peter- standing in the physical presence of Jesus- but his understanding- did not come by- natural senses. His understanding- who Jesus was-came by revelation- today, each person needs that same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

When Hearing Is The Only Option

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 10, 2010

When one sense fails or is not available all others are elevated

When Hearing is The Only Option Luke 18: 35-40 Vs. 35 Near – When Jesus Is near something on the inside prompts you to posture yourself for completion. Jesus wasn’t there yet but he was on his way, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010

He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Spit In His Eyes

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to tranformed lives.

Jesus Spit in His Eyes Mark 8:22-26 Aug. 6, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: And they came* to Bethsaida. And they brought* a blind man to Jesus and implored* Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Never Too Busy"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2015

A sermon about living in the now.

"Never Too Busy" Mark 10:46-52 I've got a friend who is stuck. A couple of years ago he retired and moved down to Chattanooga from the Northeast to settle and take care of his aging parents. A little while after moving here he bought a new Lexus--a hybrid. He had thought long and hard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015

Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Where There Is Suffering You Will Surely Find The Savior

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 26, 2014

The Father's will is to heal and bless his children. Some are satisfied with bodily healing; we must go a step further and receive spiritual healing.

Today’s story from John’s gospel is about a solitary human being who was born blind. He had never seen a sunrise or the beauty of a flower. He hadn’t seen the face of his parents or another human being and yet…….. he never complained. He was alive but his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

Oblivious To Jesus' Death Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2014

Millions of people understand that Jesus died on the cross and rose again, but do they really understand? Do we?

Oblivious to Jesus' Death (Mark 9:30-32) 1. Some people just don’t get it. This is a true story, and it happened in a produce department. The customer walked up to the assistant: Assistant: “Hello, can I help you with anything?” Customer: “Yes, do you have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disabling Jesus-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013

1 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-I—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist