The sermon examines the healing of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10 to illustrate the necessity of spiritual sight over physical perception. It contrasts the beggar's desperate faith and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah with the crowd's rebuke and the rich young ruler's inability to follow Christ. The preacher argues that all humans are spiritually blind and helpless apart from divine grace, requiring a humble cry for mercy to receive salvation. True discipleship is defined not by religious knowledge but by the urgent response to Jesus' call, resulting in a life transformed by faith and committed to following Him on the way to the cross. The message challenges listeners to examine their own spiritual condition and ensure they are actively beholding and following Christ rather than merely observing from a distance.

This Communion Sunday message examines the sin offering, especially the provision for when the high priest of Israel would sin, to show us that the whole Old Testament sacrificial system was designed to leaving us yearning for a better High Priest who can atone for our sins once and for all!

Learn some lessons from the woman at the well.