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The Paradox of Blind Belief by Brandon Perritte on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
Published 4 months ago
Description
Believing isn't seeing—it's the doorway to sight. In this powerful finale to the "Kingdom Paradox" series, Pastor Brandon reveals why spiritual blindness grows where certainty replaces humility, and reminds us that Jesus didn't come for those who have it all figured out—He came for the broken, the honest, and those willing to say "Lord, have mercy." From Home Alone 2 to John Newton's Amazing Grace, this Christmas message will challenge you to ask the hard questions: Am I blind because I'm convinced I can see? Am I asking "why" when I should be asking "who"? Whether you've been demanding proof before you trust or ready to believe before you see—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest vulnerability, and a kingdom principle that will change everything: Faith and belief come first. Clarity, understanding, and revelation follow.
Scripture Reference: John 9:35-41
Big Idea: In the kingdom, believing comes before seeing. Jesus cannot heal blindness you refuse to admit. The doorway to sight is not intelligence—it's humility.
Key Quote: "The most dangerous place you can be spiritually is not confused—it's convinced that you got it all figured out. Jesus cannot heal blindness you refuse to admit."
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Topics in this Message:
Why Christmas movies give us hope (unity, restoration, reconciliation)
The kingdom principle: believing is seeing (not seeing is believing)
Two types of spiritual blindness in John 9
The blind who know they cannot see (honest brokenness attracts heaven)
Those who think they see (convinced, closed off, unteachable)
Why "why" wants results but "who" brings revelation
Who is God to you in this moment? Who is He creating you to be?
John Newton's story: from slave trader to Amazing Grace
Humility always attracts heaven, need always draws near to God's heart
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