Sermons on social blind spots: showing 271-285 of 56,454

To See Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 7, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"i Can See Clearly Now"

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 18, 2020

The miracle of healing physical blindness and understanding spiritual blindness

Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 9:1-41 I Can See Clearly Now The Reading A Man Born Blind Receives Sight 9 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, And The Bible

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Aug 15, 2020

There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Should we, as Christians get involved in these issues? If so, which ones? And to what extent should we get involved?

Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, and the Bible Great Power Point slides are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com. There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Here is a list. Feel free to add to it: gun control, abortion, vaccines, climate change, drug ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Romans 13:1, 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Adventist

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 20, 2002

When God has truly touch your life, do not let anyone rob you of your joy.

Introduction: God’s purposes for us often go much deeper than what we may see for the moment. Suffering can be used as a God-given opportunity to demonstrate the glory of God in our lives. In the case of the blind man, God’s purpose was for his work to be "displayed" in this man’s life. In this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blind Men Came To Him Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 9:27-30 the blind men came to Him The blind men followed Jesus asking for mercy Persistent following in darkness will yield great benefits When they entered the house – The time was right – all in God’s time The place was right – no distractions from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 16

THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

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

What Are You Blind Or Something?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A look at the implications of Jesus healing of a blind man for him then and for us now.

One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co-pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both appear to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

A Blind Man Meets A Healer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

As Jesus heads into Jericho, He meets a blind man named Bartimaeus ­ we know that’s his name from Mark’s account of the story. His experience with Jesus changed him forever.

A Blind Man Meets a Healer Stevie Wonder (the singer) and Jack Nicklaus (the golfer) are sitting around the pool talking. Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Nicklaus is surprised to find out that Stevie Wonder, who is blind, has been playing golf for years. The golf pro can’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus Opens The Eyes Of The Blind

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 4, 2005

By the healing of a man born blind, Jesus shows that he is the Son of God. That opens our eyes! But for some it just leads to further blindness.

John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 3rd Sunday in Lent – A February 27, 2005 #091 John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39

Denomination: Lutheran

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