Sermons on John 9:

Was Blind But Now I See

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 11, 2020

There is more to sight than seeing.

Was Blind but now I See: An Exposition of John 9 John 9 is a drama presented in several scenes. It is a literal story of a man who had been born blind. It is important to see this. However, even a real story can speak beyond itself. In this way, it speaks to us in symbolic language as well. There ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Different Kind Of Blindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 16, 2020

Jesus can heal us from our spiritual blindness if we will just allow Him

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he was born blind, this man or his parents?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. While I am in the world, I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Matthew 15:14, Micah 6:8, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Healing Light

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 16, 2020

Jesus can heal our blindness so that we can see the Light of the World

As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.(John 9:1-3) After saying ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3, John 9:6-7

Denomination: Episcopal

The Blind See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2020

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41.

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41. Fault-Finding John 9:1-5 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Doth God Hear Sinners? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2020

To establish that God doth hear the cries and prayers of all people, whether they are saints or sinners. This lesson deals with the witness of a man once blind, before the Pharisees, after Jesus put spittle of clay in them, he washed in the pool of Siloam and came seeing.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Doth God Hear Sinners? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Doth God Hear Sinners?” This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “Re-digging in Old Wells.” There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18, John 9:31, Isaiah 12:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unusual Healings: The Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 5, 2020

He was born blind and there didn't seem to be anything he could do. Then Jesus came by, and, using an unusual "medicine", gave him his sight. Look at how the story ends, too.

Text: John 9:1-7 KJV 1 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

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God Through Trials Series

Contributed by Tristan Ed Gana on Aug 19, 2019

Even trials we experience in this world has a purpose - to glorify God.

TEXT: John 9:1-3 - As he went along, Jesus saw a man blind from birth. - His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" - "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Reflections

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2020

We can have a tendency to focus a lot on our image. Whether it's how we look, how we come across or how we're perceived. And to some degree we should it seriously but we can focus too much on our physical image and not enough on our spiritual image.

REFLECTIONS We can have a tendency to focus a lot on our image. Whether it's how we look, how we come across or how we're perceived by others, our image is something we take seriously. And in part, that's a good thing. We should be concerned with how we come across and that people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 2 Samuel 4:4, John 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

Mentally Ill Made Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 23, 2019

The fellow with a legion of demons reminds us to consider: what binds us? What isolates us? What has died within us? Looking to his example, we can 1) seek out Jesus, 2) spend time with Jesus, and 3) share with others what Jesus has done for us.

Luke 8:26-39 Mentally Ill Made Well Many years ago, my wife and I were at a church where the “Power Team” came to perform. They broke stacks of blocks and bricks. They even tore apart chains. And in the midst of all the entertainment, they talked about their personal faith in Christ. While human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Jeremiah 29:13, John 5:6, John 9:25, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth You Can Know

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2020

We need to know what the true word of God is.

The truth you can know You can know beyond a shadow of doubt John 9: 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 1. Saved 1st Peter 1: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing I Do Know

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-25

Denomination: Adventist

Who Sinned? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019

We are acquainted with the saying, “There is none so blind as those who will not see.” We will see that there are many types of blindness. Even the disciples were not seeing too clearly.

"Opening the Eyes of the Blind" is our new sermon series starting today and for the next three weeks. We will explore John chapter 9 and the events surrounding Jesus bringing sight to a man who was born blind. Please, I encourage you to read ahead. Read the whole chapter and meditate on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Witness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 28, 2019

How does an uneducated formerly blind man becomes the witness we all ought to be.

Today we will look at the testimony of the formerly blind man. Jesus healed the man born blind. What a testimony that man must have had! John 9:6–12 Adrian Gonzalez is the first baseman for the New York Mets this past year. He has played on a number of different tesms. He is also a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 28, 2019

Standing for Jesus may extract a high price, and sometimes it is not from the world, but from those those within the church.

Opening the eyes of the blind. Though this 9th chapter of John is about Jesus giving sight to a man born blind, but there is so much more here. The physical eyes being opening is not nearly as significant as the spiritual eyes. The blind man’s spiritual eyes where being opened and he was seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-34

Denomination: Baptist