Sermons on Not Being Blind:

Being Broken Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 14, 2024

When faced with brokenness stemming from sin or navigating trials and tribulations, how does God respond? Could it be that, in our brokenness, through confession and perseverance, our faith not only deepens but also radiates a bright light to those in our midst?

Being Broken Genesis 1, 16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it a challenge for you to let go of your possessions, even when they've aged, broken, and lost their value? When we explore our garages, basements, and hidden corners filled with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Are you a true disciple or just a "Jesus Groupie"

Sermon preached on 2/3/02 PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE J. Richard Lord, Jr. BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS Matthew 4:12-25 What drew you to church today? What was it that caused you to get out of bed on your day off, go to the trouble of getting dressed and coming to church this morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Story Of The Man Born Blind- A Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 9, 2018

The man born blind will see his life change when he encounters Jesus!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever thought that life had dealt you a bad hand? I mean it seems like you can never get ahead, that you have allowed your past to haunt you to this day? " When we feel like life has somehow cheated us, it is so easy to turn away and blame God for what has ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Being An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 21, 2021

Jesus was tempted in every way. His battle in the wilderness underscores his authority and victory over temptation and sin

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message online: https://youtu.be/Km22OhiY8ng Introduction A few guys were on a men’s retreat together and one night they decided to share with each other their struggles and temptations. The first said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12, Isaiah 14:12, Daniel 4:17, Acts 17:26, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 16:11, John 12:31, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:31, Psalm 107:4-6, Hebrews 4:15, Deuteronomy 6:13, Luke 4:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am More Than What I Possess SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Your possessions do not define you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you today. We gather here, not as individuals defined by our earthly possessions, but as children of the Most High God, defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy. Today, we are going to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: Being Free Of Being Defined By My Wealth

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Being First Means Being Last

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015

Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Being Real In A World Being Fake

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

it is time to be real to a world that is confused about a lot of things of life.

Being Real in a world being Fake Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Our leadership team has been down in Philly for District Assembly. It happens once a year around this time and I want to talk a minute about it and its importance for the whole church not just those who are delegates that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

From Being Judged To Being The Judge

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Jephthah

FROM BEING JUDGED TO BEING THE JUDGE (JUDGES 11:1-33) The closest I was caught up in chaos was when the MTR in Hong Kong suddenly closed all the rail system at 430 p.m. (October 6, 2019) because of the battle between protesters and the police. I was having high tea near church with four young men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blinded By The Light, Starting Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ through the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus into Paul, a passionate preacher of the Gospel.

Beloved, there is a beautiful transformation that awaits us all in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This transformation is not just a mere change, but a radical rebirth, a complete metamorphosis that touches every aspect of our lives. It's a shift from darkness to light, from death to life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-20

Topics: God's Calling

A Blind 20/20 Visionary

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Jul 17, 2002

Why don’t you have vision, and what’s holding you back?

Intro: They say that there is no one so blind as he who will not see. In this story, we are presented with a man who was absolutely blind. Bartimaeus could see nothing with the physical eyes with which he had been born, yet he could see things one a spiritual level that others were blind to. He saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoration: The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2022

I’m excited to share with you a story of restoration through the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Come and learn about how Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are here to restore and heal our brokenness, which includes our broken bodies and spirits.

Restoration: The Story of Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-53 NKJV Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgAwTh5a6k “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

Diagnosing And Treating Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Spiritual blindness is a condition created by selfish desires (covetousness) and it prevents us from seeing the spiritual reality of the events and circumstances of our lives. We must diagnose and treat spiritual blindness in order to live a life which is

INTRODUCTION: I want to talk tonight about a problem which is common to all of us: spiritual blindness. My sermon tonight is Diagnosing and Treating Spiritual Blindness. Warren Wiersbe has said: Do you know what makes man the most suffering of all creatures? It is that he has one foot in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist