Sermons on Moral Blindness:

Baptism As Sign And Power For Living

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 28, 2005

4 Lent Sermon A Jesus heals a blind man

Fourth Sunday in Lent John 9:1-41 Baptism as sign and power for living   "As he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Invisible Armies

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2003

Spiritual blindness, its cure, and a challenge for modern Christians.

Invisible Armies II Kings 6:15-17 INTRO.: after the division of the kingdom of Israel into Judah and Israel, the prophet Elisha ministered in the northern kingdom of Israel. Syria, also known as Aram, was a relentless enemy of Israel and conducted raids into Israeli territory. The king of Syria, at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Recovery Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Nov 25, 2008

A look at recovery from the vantage point of blind Bartimaeus.

The Road To Recovery 11-23-08 Series: Road Trip Mark 10:46-52 Intro. If you envisioned your life as one long road, then the chances are pretty good that there would be certain areas along that road that you’d classify as broken, fragmented, messy and maybe even washed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Wealth versus poverty, blind spots, kingdom building

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? (American Wealth and a World of Poverty) Luke 16: 19-31 (p 741) Oct. 9, 2011 I’m gonna prefix this sermon with a few important statements…one of them might be the biggest understatement I’ve ever made….”I am not an economic or fiscal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Month Of Integrity

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Sep 3, 2014

What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The psalmist has been known for many things, but not much as being a man of integrity.

My Month of Integrity Pastor Amos Dada I want to welcome you to this new month, our month of integrity. I pray that the spirit of integrity will envelope you in Jesus name. What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have The Right Viewpoint

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 22, 2014

Look at you life today for the future.

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VIEWPOINT ISAIAH 56: 8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. Many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 28, 2014

This text helps us understand why the real meaning of Christmas still escapes so many people today.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 [CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE] THE LIGHT OF GOD'S GLORY During the Christmas season of 1879, an agnostic REPORTER in Boston saw three little girls standing in front of a store window full of toys. One of them was blind. He heard the other two describing the toys to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Existence And Presence Of Almighty God", Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2023

God's existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our conscience. The evidence is there for anyone willing to take their blinders off, swallow their pride, and humble themselves.

The world cannot comprehend the idea of a precise, preconceived, set, rational, and personal creation of a God who is outside of space, time, and matter, and able to put everything into existence for a reason. They wish to stay blind to the obvious and shut their ears to the truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Theology And Praxis (A Sermon On John 9 By Father Dave)

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 13, 2008

As [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered....

The church is in a bad state. I don’t mean our little parish church in particular (which is frankly doing rather well) but the church as a whole - in Sydney and even worldwide. And I don’t think it’s because we don’t have the answers. I am an Evangelical. I believe that Jesus is the answer - I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 29, 2019

A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 1:18, Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 5, 2001

The infamous illustration of Solomon’s wisdom depicts the MORALS OF MOTHERHOOD.

Now this is not your usual Mother’s Day text so please pay close attention: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NIV) Now two prostitutes came to the king (Solomon) and stood before him. One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Is To Small For Jesus

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 8, 2001

Though small in stature and morals, Jesus still loved Zacchaeus.

Text: Luke 19:1-10 Title: Nobody Is To Small For Jesus Theme: Zacchaeus was a small man both in stature and in morals yet Jesus still saw him and desired to free him from sin. Audience: Ozark Christian Church 10-10-99am \ 03-04-01am Objective: Preach this as an evangelistic sermon with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008

This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Steps To Recovery Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2008

Step four focuses on our taking an moral inventory of ourselves.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 4 Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Revelations 20:11-15 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first three steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist