Sermons on Paradigm Blindness:

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

How's Your Sight

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 13, 2009

We need to walk by faith and not by sight, but that doesn’t mean we are blind.

Judges 16:19-30 Verse 21-They Blinded Him: Satan has blinded a lot of people with attractiveness of sin, they have not recognized that there are consequences to their sins! They Bound Him: There are a lot of people I know that are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

All I Need Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2010

Jesus’ healing of the man born blind forced his disciples to rethink their theology, forced his neighbors to rethink their perception of him as victim, and forces us to rethink our posture toward healing ministries.

Have you noticed that when you get sick, you get sick all over? When some part of your body isn’t up to par, then the whole person, the whole self, feels bad. When we get sick, we get sick all over. Now you may speak of having an upset stomach, but it’s really an upset you. The physician might ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 27, 2011

When Jesus came into the life of the blind man, his life was never the same again. When Jesus comes into our life, He brings a physical touch, dignity, clarity of who He is and a purpose for our lives... Let Jesus come in today!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 18, 2011 Date Preached: March 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Healer Sermon Text: John 9:1-7 [ESV] 1As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2And His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If You Know Just One Thing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 1, 2011

In a world where so many people know so much, its good to be reminded of what is most important to know. This is summarized in John 9 by the words of the beggar who was healed: “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”

John 9:1-41 The Gospel of John is a wonderful book. Its 21 chapters are organized a little differently than the others. He tends to group themes together in order to that the reader can see the theological connections between events, and places, and the teachings of Christ. I have to admit ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011

In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Near-Sighted Church

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011

In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don’t Know! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 7, 2012

Some people will believe anything as long as it is not the truth!

Verse 13-15-They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also asked him again how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.” The man is being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

A People Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 18, 2012

God made certain promises to the nation of Israel, which He will fulfill. For even though they've blown it badly, God has promised to see Israel through on the basis of His own integrity and faithfulness.

ROMANS 11: 1-10 A PEOPLE [REMNANT] OF GRACE The thrust of Romans 9–11 has primarily been Israel's rejecting Christ and rebelling against God, and God's choosing and turning to Gentiles in grace. These themes continue in chapter 11, but God's sovereign choice also involves His restoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2014

In our walk with Jesus, many things are revealed to us a little at a time.

1. Eye Surgery Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. Then she had an operation in a hospital in Ontario, Canada. In response to the effectiveness of the surgery as the doctor lifted the bandages from her eyes she said, "I just can't believe it," She wept - when for the first time in her life - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Doctor Is In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 27 – 31

Matthew 9: 27 – 31 The Doctor Is In 27 When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013

However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

The Blackout

Contributed by Bret Bone on Feb 26, 2013

As we will all soon find out...many times in life...situations happen to us that drastically change not only our future... but all those around us as well? As I read from Acts...Chapter 9:1... We’ll see why this event is important to everyone this mor

Video… Drenched Welcome Slide#1 Who all watched the super bowl last Sunday night? Even though my 49ers did get beat...it was a great football game…and it was one that will be remembered for many years. As painful as it is for me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Do Not Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2012

Do not be deceived by the subtle devices of satan!

Do not be deceived……. 1 Corinthians 6:9”Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived….” We talk a lot about Eve being deceived by the serpent in the garden of Eden through sugary words and smooth talk, but let me tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015

Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene