Sermons on John 9:1-4:

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Congratulations On Your Graduations

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006

A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: *other

Rose Coloured Glasses

Contributed by David Becker on May 28, 2006

Perceptive! How we view life, ourselves and God can either be a problem that limits us or a power that releases us to new levels of living. One of Jesus ministry mandates is to open the eyes of the blind. Using the story of Jesus miracle in opening the

ROSE COLOURED GLASSES TEXT - John 9:1-25,39 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Teacher,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?” 3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Once Was Blind, But Now I Have To See

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005

If you want your life to be "fixed" so that everything is easy and pleasant, see a shrink. But if you want to be a disciple, come to Jesus!

Lynn Williams is a professor of creative writing at Emory University and she has written a wonderful little short story called, “Personal Testimony.” Personal Testimony is a story about a 12 year old girl who is the daughter of a fire and brimstone evangelistic preacher from West Texas, who every ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Sinned?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon addresses the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

Who Sinned? – John 9: 1 - 11 Intro: Close your eyes. Imagine going about all your daily activities. Socks, shoes, shirt, juice – There are blind people in this church today – can’t see: how much God loves U, your own sin, way out, hope. I. Verse 2 – “Who sinned? A. We, as modern ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All That Matters

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

People focus on the wrong things too often. What really matters is Jesus.

ALL THAT MATTERS Jn. 9:1-7 Intro: Error in Theology, tradition A. Direct link between suffering & sin 1. Parents 2. Person 3. No (neither) 2. somebody did a. Just wanting some one to blame! B. Why is he blind? I. GOD SAID SO! A. Sovereign Creator 1. His right 2. Highest ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

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

The King's Four Subjects Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 15, 2006

Want to find out if YOU are a Loyal Subject of our King - READ ON!

Powerpoint and video clips available through e-mail. Title: “The King’s Four Subjects” Objective: Every person must decide which kind of subject he is going to be by comparing the four responses to the Savior found in John 9:1ff. Intro: Last week we spent a little time together talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Tsunami

Contributed by William Yates on Jan 8, 2005

God will allow disasters in this world in order to demonstrate His love to those in the aftermath and to draw others to a saving knowledge of Himself.

This past week I was watching MSNBC and every night on this news program people were discussing why God would allow the tsunami. There were Christians discussing this and atheists. One Christian lady on the program felt that it was God’s wrath being poured out upon the victims of the tsunami. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Spiritual blindness

Blind people have done some amazing things. During one of the recent Olympic games there were blind skiers. They trained going down hill along with a sighted skier who called to them when to turn right or left. There are blind men who have conquered steep mountain heights. Fanny Crosby wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three-Fold Work Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 31, 2005

From eternity past, the works of Christ are infinite but three very special works have great meaning to the child of God.

THE THREE-FOLD WORK OF CHRIST "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” John 9:4 From eternity past, the works of Christ are infinite but three very special works have great meaning to the child of God. I. THE WORK OF CHRIST FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind ma

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Reveal The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus heals the blind man to teach the great need of healing spiritual blindness

It Took a Miracle: TO REVEAL THE LIGHT 08/24/97a BBC John 9:1-41 Throughout his Gospel John used the symbolism of blindness to reveal man’s greatest need: Salavation. John used not only the contrasting symbols of Blindness and Sight to reveal man’s condition apart from Christ and united with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2005

Never a sickness that He cannot heal. Never a sorrow that He cannot cheer. Never a problem that He cannot resolve Never a worry cause He still on the throne.

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag the Lord into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational