BLIND MAN'S FAITH

Introduction:

A. How Strong Is Your Faith?

1. Strong enough to move mountains?

2. Strong enough to withstand Satan's snares?

3. Strong enough to move you?

B. The Challenge Of A Blind Man.

Body: Luke 18: 35 - 43

I. A Blind Man Begging.

A. Near Jericho.

B. Blind man begging by the road.

1. How dangerous would that have been?

2. How many times did he get trampled?

3. How many times did he get robbed?

C. Hears a commotion, Asks for information.

D. Jesus of Nazareth is coming.

1. Recognizes who Jesus is - Son of David!

2. Recognizes His power - ability to heal.

E. Cries out and will not stop.

II. Jesus Stops.

A. Jesus stands still.

B. Jesus commands that the man be brought.

C. Hears the mans request.

D. Faith brings him back his sight.

1. It occurs immediately.

2. Done without any "props" or fancy words.

III. A Healed Man Following.

A. He follows Jesus.

B. He glorifies God.

C. He brings praise to God.

Conclusion:

A. What Kind Of Faith Do We Have?

1. One which will not be silenced?

2. One which cries out for our needs?

3. Once which follows Jesus for what He has done?

B. Just How Strong Is Your Faith?