Sermons on Far Sighted:

A Journey From Blindness To Sight Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 30, 2015

Jesus confronts the willful unbelief of the Pharisees after the miracle of the man who had been blind from birth. The aftermath conveys the journey from spiritual blindness to saving faith.

11 29 2015 A Journey from Blindness to Sight: John 9:13-41 Today we look at John 9:13-41, the follow-up to the miracle given to the man who was blind from birth, and we read: They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. 14 Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind See, The Sighted Are Blind

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2006

The miracle of a blind man receiving his sight addresses the Problem of Affliction and Healing and that criticism by the Pharisees brought out both negative and positive reaction.

There’s a saying that ‘There’s none as blind as those who won’t see!’ As Helen Keller said: ‘What would be worse than being born blind? To have sight without vision.’ It’s certainly true in the encounter that Jesus had with the Pharisees on the occasion when He healed a man who had been born ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious In His Sight, And Loved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013

The in-gathering of Israel, and of the nations.

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the One who created Jacob, and formed the nation of Israel (Isaiah 43:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Perspective: Sight Vs Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2017

LOOK AGAIN MY FRIEND. The battles of life are often lost when we walk by sight. Your attitudes and perspective can clearly hinder or promote God's plan. The choice is up to you? Faith is a great tool.

PERSPECTIVE: CHANGE THE FACTS VS. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE... SIGHT VS FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Walk By Faith - Not By Sight

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2023

Walking by sight is something we have all perfected. We believe when we see the proof. However, we are called to walk by faith, believing without the proof. This message is about taking Jesus at His Word and believing.

We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Mark 7:25-30 The title of my message this morning is “We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight.” Last week I talked to you about casting all of your cares on Jesus. At the end of that message I asked each of you to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Mark 7:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Sight To The Blind SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus is healer

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here in the house of the Lord, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the love of our Savior, to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Topics: Jesus Is Healer

Give Me Eyes To See

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 3: 1 – 29

Deuteronomy 3: 1 – 29 Give Me Eyes To See 3 “Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan; and Og king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei. 2 And the LORD said to me, ‘Do not fear him, for I have delivered him and all his people and his land into your hand; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Faith, Sight

To See Or Not To See

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the idea of faith. For me, it takes more faith to believe there is NO God than to believe there is. I heard someone say that “people don’t want to be told about God…they want to experience Him.” It

2Cr 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen [are] temporary, but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. 2Cr 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

YOU CANNOT REACH THE DESTINATION YOU DO NOT SEE

WHAT DO YOU SEE? MAIN TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 “Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God) the people perish, but he who keeps the law (of God which includes that of man), blessed (happy, fortunate and enviable) is he”. HABAKKUK 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Saw Him

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 26, 2019

Imagine for a moment what it would be like never to see a sunset. Imagine for a moment what it would be like to never see the faces of those you love.

HE SAW HIM John 9:1 – 7 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, James 2:1-9, John 9:8-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You See God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of recognizing and understanding God's presence in our lives, which enables us to transcend our limitations and rely on His divine power.

Good morning, church family! Today, we dive deep into the book of Isaiah, chapter 6, where we find a powerful vision of God's presence. We are reminded of the importance of seeing God, and how it pushes us to move beyond our own resources and limitations. Before we start, let me share these words ...read more

Topics: Importance Of Sight

Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores John 9:1-12, emphasizing God's power to heal, bring hope, and harmonize our lives, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man. Key

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, where grace is abundant and mercy is new every morning? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has brought us together to share in the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Topics: Spiritual Sight