Sermons on Lukas 18:43:

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Is Still Passing By

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 20, 2022

Beggars would line the streets looking for assistance. Regardless of how urgent our circumstance may appear, if we call out to Jesus in faith, He will help us.

For those of you that might be interested, Matthew 20:29-34 and Mark 10:46-52 recant this same story. Beggars regularly lined up along the streets close to urban areas since that was the place where they had the option to contact the most people. Typically impeded somehow or another, they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meeting Our Needs

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

We all have needs of some type in our daily lives.

1. We all have needs of some type in our daily lives. 2. Some of these needs, we are the source for the answer. Some needs others can meet. a. Other needs of life only God can supply. b. Some needs are met by fellow believers. 3. Blind Bartimaeus was asked an honest question. “What wilt thou that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Move Now! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 2 - Move Now I. Introduction At the first of a new year we begin to think about change, new habits, new patterns, new practices in hopes of seeing new results. We make resolutions about weight, work, wealth, relationships, recreation and more. If we could summarize or characterize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Revelations Has To Say To The U.s. Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2020

Do we have anything in common with the first-century church of Ephesus? Unfortunately, yes we do. Too much have we abandoned the love of Christ we had at first.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2020 In this penultimate week of the Church year, the Church gives us snippets from the Book of Revelations, the last and in some ways most difficult book of the New Testament. You see today the style of the letters; the ones we have this week are written to churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4, Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Quinquagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 77:11-20, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43. A). REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE LORD. Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:11. “I will remember the works of the LORD.” This we must do, for ‘Hitherto hath the LORD helped us’ (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12). ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 2, 2025

In the Gospels, something amazing happens as Jesus heals a blind man on the way to Jerusalem. This morning we look at this amazing sign, and what the sign is pointing to.

Good Morning. In our Gospel Lesson, we begin Jesus final approach to Jerusalem, which sets us up for Lent, beginning Wednesday, which is Ash Wednesday. For this morning, our focus is not just the miracle healing of Bartimaeus, but the question Jesus asked Bartimaeus after calling him forward, “What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

I Want To See - Mark 10:46-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

Bartimaeus is the only person Jesus healed who is named on the pages of Scripture. Why is it so important that we know his name and his father’s name? The answer will turn your world upside-down (or more accurately, right-side up)!

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 10:46-52, Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

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

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2022

1. We should cry out to the Lord. 2. We should come to the Lord. 3. We should count on the Lord. 4. We should continue with the Lord.

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 9, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:29. Here Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins, and He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025

It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:35-43, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:6, Isaiah 56:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic