Sermons on Man Born Blind:

Look! Who Is Coming To Dinner? John 12, Part 1

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

People have preconceived notions of public figures. People have immediate, often polarizing opinions, about the person. Jesus was like this. He was a well know but little understood national figure. When you see Jesus, who do you see?

“Fear not, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a colt of a donkey.” John 12:15 1. Dinner Anyone? There is a ‘getting acquainted’ question that is asked sometimes. You may have asked it or answered it before. The question is, “If you could, what famous person would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:10, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:36, John 12:1-50, John 12:37, John 12:46, John 12:15, Isaiah 53:1  (view more)  (view less)

Man’s Reality Is Restricted To A Dot In The Universe

Contributed by James Linders on Sep 15, 2015

From the beginning of time man wanted to know where he came from and WHO he was. He refused to accept God's way because HIS reality differred from his creator's. Through the ages he was like a blind man, who was struggling to find the light switch.

Over millennium man has asked the question: “WHO am I. WHERE did I come from?” Man’s perception of reality as HE knows it, is restricted to a dotted space in the VAST universe. It starts with a beginning (The present) and has an end (The future). He is conceived as a biological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem Looms Ahead Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

If we try to be great in some other way than by becoming a servant, we'll lose whatever greatness we achieve. Only by becoming a slave of all, will we achieve greatness in God's Kingdom. The result is a life of following Jesus along the road to the cross

I got a new pair of glasses this week. Not my everyday glasses. These are ones that are made so I can see what's on my computer screen without ending up with a cricked neck. They're fantastic. They make the characters on the screen look perfectly in focus. They just have one drawback. If I forget ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Anglican

Homecoming’s Encouragement

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2025

The apostle John recorded details surrounding Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who had been born blind. Holistic healing is found in Jesus alone. A ‘Homecoming’ celebration is a source for personal encouragement(healing) among God’s people. Homecoming encourages...

HOMECOMING’S ENCOURAGEMENT—John 9:1-41 Points 1-3 presented to:Union Grove Baptist Church--‘Homecoming Service’—SEPT. 14, 2025. Points 4-10 UNUSED! Attention: A true brother in Christ, recently went to be with His Savior & Lord Jesus Christ, after spending 80+ years on this earth. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Saved? Or Born Again? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Is there a difference between saying one is saved and saying one is born again?

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost - A Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 8, 2023

The Day of PENTECOST finally arrived. The company of believers were still together in the upper room....

September 09, 2023 There were 3 feasts on the Jewish Calendar, known as the Pilgrim Feasts, that required all able-bodied men to go to Jerusalem: • Passover – Comes at the beginning of the “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” which lasts for 7 days – celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:14-36, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Nicodemus - Born Again

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 2, 2013

A special message during our Sunday in the Park, talks about starting over with salvation.

Note: My main resource is from Max Lucado's book 3:16. Well worth the read. Title: Born Again Theme: The importance of being able to start over. Text: John 3 Offering: Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Born 2x

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jul 4, 2022

Everyone needs to be BORN 2X or in a more familiar term, Born Again. The term “Born Again” is not invented by men or Christian groups. The term “born again”, which is a central theme in Christianity, is a term spoken by Jesus Christ.

BORN 2X [INTRODUCTION] Is it true that when you’re young you like everybody to remember your birthday? But when you get older, you’re hoping everyone forgets it! [Statistics] • (World atlas) September is the most common birthday month while September 9 is the most popular birthday. • The least ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:19, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:24, Romans 6:4, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Born From Above Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Explains Jesus’ command to be born again in order to draw the unsaved to faith and repentance and the believers to thanksgiving and surrender to God.

2. YOU MUST BE BORN FROM ABOVE OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDS John 3:1-15 Objective: Exalt the Triune God by preaching the gospel of NEW BIRTH. People who listen for the first time will be drawn to God in repentance and faith; and those who have been born-from above will lift their lives up to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A "Born Again Christian”?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 29, 2019

This is a message that looks at what it means to be born again in a little different way.

What does it mean to be born again? As I thought about this, I tried to think of something, an analogy that would help us see how understanding what it means to be born again is crucial to how we are supposed to live as sons and daughters of God. But I couldn’t think of an analogy that would be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, John 3:7, 1 Peter 1:23, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 3:1-7, John 14:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 9:22-24, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 8:13-14, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5, Acts 11:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jeff Kennedy on Sep 9, 2009

John tells us about Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. What does John want us to know about Jesus from this story?

Video Clip: Princess Bride, “Mostly Dead” Connect: Today, in American society, we are obsessed with avoiding death. In the last 10 or fifteen years we have seen unthinkable advances in science and medicine – all of which are designed to makes our lives easier, to make us healthier, to correct ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: *other

Are People Born Gay?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023

The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 7:21-23, Hebrews 10:31, Romans 1:26-32, Galatians 6:7, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

For This Purpose I Was Born Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2018

Jesus' testimony before Pilate spoke of the purpose of His coming. Though we speak of joy and peace in Christ, it is essential that He came to bring salvation. This He has done through presenting His life as a sacrifice. Those who believe are ushered into His Kingdom.

“Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes, Open Hearts

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 2, 2021

The gospel is veiled to sinners, the eye of our heart is closed, yet God has devised a free and accessible solution in Christ Jesus. By him, God shines his Word into the darkness of our hearts, so that we may see him truly, and walk in the light of life.

Some of you may have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation, one usually done in less than fifteen minutes, doctors remove the clouded lens of the eye and they replace it with a clear, artificial lens. Most people go home the same day with vision that is dramatically ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed