Sermons on our blindness: showing 196-210 of 205,528

Unusual Healings: He Saw "Men Like Trees, Walking About” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2020

A man who could neither see nor hear was brought to Jesus. Note the unusual method Jesus used to heal this man with the two severe disabilities.

Text: Mark 8:22-26 KJV 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. 24 And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores John 9:1-12, emphasizing God's power to heal, bring hope, and harmonize our lives, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man. Key

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, where grace is abundant and mercy is new every morning? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has brought us together to share in the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Topics: Spiritual Sight

Rediscovering Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jul 28, 2024

When we understand our worth in God's eyes, we can be grateful for the many blessings that come our way, no matter how small.

Rediscovering Gratitude Introduction: When we understand our worth in God's eyes, we can be grateful for the many blessings that come our way, no matter how small. Scripture Mark 10:46-52 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers It’s easy to overlook the small blessings that surround ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Other

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

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Of The Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 6, 2010

The sermon deals with physical and spiritual blindness and the causes of spiritual blindness.

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9:1-38 Of our five senses, Sight is probably the most dominant. When we lose our sense of sight, it can be devastating. Much of our independence is lost and we are left to rely on others for many things in our daily lives. But, as tragic as it is to lose our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Catholic

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Tie That Binds And The Lie That Blinds

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon was part of a series of sermons addressing the need to heal relationships in a local body.

INTRODUCTION: Luke 4:19, Matt 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6 These are also the words of our Lord, preached in a synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. I can imagine how full that synagogue must have been that day. Jesus was surrounded by His family, His childhood friends, and His new disciples. But, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Blind Man

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 17, 2005

The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.

In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Spiritual Blindness 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Exposition of Belshazzer’s results of spiritual blindness

Text: Daniel 5:10-31, Title: Results of Spiritual Blindness 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/7/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about Mark Driscoll’s message on idolatry B. Background to passage: Reminder of what has happened up to this point in Daniel. Babylon was on a big downslide, and Belshazzar ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Power Blinds Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021

The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Faith - Seeing Faith Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 16, 2004

Faith that is passionate may still be blind and arrogant. Paul discovered this on the Road to Damascus and learned how to have a true and mature faith

INTRODUCTION A Jewish father was concerned about his son who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah, but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this, he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Results Of Spiritual Blindness 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of six results of spiritual blindness from Daniel 5

Text: Daniel 5:1-9, Title: The Results of Spiritual Blindness 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about Gordon Dykes, and his ability to see more than we could see… B. Background to passage: After the death of Neb, several kings succeeded him in ruling at Babylon, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Look, You Blind, And See!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2002

God calls us to faith when we are blind.

March 3, 2002 Isaiah 42:14-21 “For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant. 15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers into islands and dry up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran