Sermons on Physical Blindness:

Mistakes - We All Make Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 25, 2020

I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - mixed them all together and have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, and all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEST: Psalms 31; Genesis 12:10-13; 2 Kings 1:5-6; Jeremiah 8:20 ILL. I read a rather interesting story this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13, 2 Kings 1:5-6, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Fish!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 2, 2022

Jesus tells Peter to fish in a strange place and strange time. Peter skeptically obeys. Jesus blesses and commissions for more.

2.6.22 Luke 5:1-11 One time, while the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there along the lakeshore. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Jesus got into one of the boats, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Moral Issues: Racism Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

God is color blind. Are you?

INTRO: Prejudice. Discrimination. Segregation. Racism. Our society cries out against such offenses—as well it should! Prejudice judges a man’s character by his outward appearance. Discrimination deprives a person of the right to have. Segregation deprives a person of the right to belong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Enlightens Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Jesus deals with spiritual blindness.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT ENLIGHTENS” MARK 7:1-8:26 OPEN 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 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Seeing Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 9:1-41 "Seeing Jesus" This is the third week that we will be talking about the metaphors of "light and darkness" in the Gospel of John. Remember that, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't extinguish it." Then it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

On The Road To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023

This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection, Spiritual Blindness, Occupation Of The Heart. Matthew 12.22-50 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 11, 2025

1. The religious leaders' continued rejection of Jesus reveals their hardened hearts, leading to their spiritual blindness and condemnation. 2. OCCUPY your heart with JESUS.

2025.05.11. Sermon Notes. MATTHEW 12.22-50 REJECTION, SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS, OCCUPATION OF THE HEART WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:22-50, Acts 19:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, John 19:30, John 5:24, John 16:8-11, 1 Timothy 3:16, Romans 1:3-4, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50, Acts 19:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, John 19:30, John 5:24, John 16:8-11, Romans 1:3-4, John 16:12-14, John 15:26, Acts 3:14-15, Acts 3:17-19, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 3:17, John 6:40, Hebrews 2:11, 1 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 9, 2003

8th in the series "Coversations With Jesus." Jesus gives sight to one blind man, but the spiritually blind Pharisees fail to perceive the Light of the World.

Introduction: Clip from DVD "AT First Sight" where bandages are taken off of Virgil’s eyes. Medical experts have found that Virgil’s experience is typical of those who have either never had sight or who lost it at an early age. Even if a medical miracle is somehow able to restore the physical ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus - "I Am The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 1, 2009

A sermon for the 9th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 13

9th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.13] August 2, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge your generous hand in our lives, for everything we need comes from your bounty. But we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministering To The Hungry, Angry, Lonely, And Tired In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024

How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? In this fast-paced, often disconnected 21st century, more people than ever are struggling with these feelings.

Ministering to the Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired in the 21st Century Matthew 25:35-40 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we’re going to address a topic that is increasingly relevant in our world: How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? You may have heard the acronym ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40, John 6:35, Isaiah 55:2, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Psalm 68:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms 23 - Not Just For Funerals Anymore

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

Many people think that Psalms 23 is only read aloud at funeral services. No, that's not the case, Psalms 23 also applies to many other areas in our lives. This short sermon explains this perspective further.

Let's all read Psalms 23 together: The Good Shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name's sake. 4 Even when I go through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shuffle Man - From Pillar To Post - The Man Born Blind John 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

This interesting character from John chapter 9 is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was happening. However Jesus knew, and had His hand on him the whole time.

THE SHUFFLE MAN - FROM PILLAR TO POST - THE MAN BORN BLIND CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL - THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9 This interesting character is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:14, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Met Him And He Gave Me A New Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2021

Saul’s conversion into Paul is an example of the fact that no one is too far from God or too far beyond God’s reach or God’s power to save, to transform a person, and give them a new heart … a heart for Him alone.

Today, doctors can literally give you a new heart … well, new to you at least. It once belonged to someone else. Someday medical science may be able to give us a mechanical heart … but I truly believe that only God can give you a change of heart. When I say that, I’m not talking about this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Galatians 1:12, Acts 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 3, 2008

A blind man who gets sight and insight, and religious leaders who think they understand but are blind! Learn how to cope with the Lord waiting to answer prayers.

Our bodies are an amazing creation. Millions of cells working together in perfect harmony (well, most of the time). We breathe, our hearts beat, our organs function-all with nearly no input or oversight from our conscious brain. One of the senses we take most for granted is our sight. Your eyes are ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moslem America ,part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 22, 2004

Now the Scripture tells us that, The Blind shall lead the blind and both shall fall into the ditch. Have the American people become blinded by war and the lack of understanding of the Bible prophecies? Have the people become tired of well doing?

Moslem America ,Part 1. Aljazira, is the propaganda machine in the Middle East and now we have been introduced to the Bridges network in the United States. Bridges was developed to bridge the gap between ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal