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Have you ever felt trapped in darkness—not just physical blindness, but the overwhelming darkness of fear, doubt, grief, or sin? In this powerful exploration of Mark 10:46-52, Sister Deb Osborne unpacks the transformative story of Blind Bartimaeus, a marginalized beggar whose persistent faith changed everything.

When Jesus passed through Jericho just days before His crucifixion, Bartimaeus seized his moment. Despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, he cried out even louder, refusing to miss his chance for deliverance. What happens next reveals something profound about Jesus' character—He stood still. Despite the weight of His impending sacrifice, Jesus paused His journey for one desperate man.

There's something deeply moving about Bartimaeus casting aside his only possession—his begging cloak—to reach Jesus faster. This powerful metaphor shows us what genuine faith looks like: a willingness to abandon our old identities and securities when Christ calls. When Jesus asked what he wanted, Bartimaeus didn't hesitate: "Lord, that I might receive my sight." His clarity of purpose challenges our often muddled prayers.

Sister Deb draws a crucial distinction between those who receive blessing then return to their old ways, and Bartimaeus who "followed Jesus in the way" after his healing. True transformation doesn't just improve circumstances—it completely redirects our path.

For everyone feeling overwhelmed by darkness today, this episode offers a lifeline of hope. Jesus promises in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." No matter how thick the darkness around you, there is always a way out—and that way is Jesus Christ. Are you ready to cast aside whatever holds you back and cry out to Him today?

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What sacred relics have you turned into objects of worship? At Caywood Church of God, a powerful sermon titled "Just a Piece of Brass" challenges us to examine whether our religious traditions, symbols, and heritage have become idols that distract from true worship.

The message centers on King Hezekiah, who at just 25 years old initiated a radical reformation of Judah's worship practices. Among his most controversial acts was destroying the bronze serpent Moses had made in the wilderness – a sacred relic that had become an object of idolatrous worship. As the pastor powerfully states, "Hezekiah said that brazen serpent that you're burning incense to and that you're worshipping and that you're giving more homage and respect and prayer to more than God, is Nehashtan" – meaning "just a piece of brass."

Through a masterful connection between Numbers 21, John 3, and 2 Kings 18, we see how this bronze serpent was meant to point to Christ's sacrifice, not become an object of worship itself. Jesus referenced this very serpent when He said, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."

The sermon doesn't stop with ancient history but boldly addresses modern "pieces of brass" in our churches today – memorial trees with brass leaves bearing names of deceased members, pews with family nameplates, denominational pride, and religious practices that have become ends in themselves rather than means of connecting with God. With both humor and conviction, the pastor challenges us to "take a sledgehammer to everything that does not lend itself to the worship of God."

Perhaps most importantly, the message warns against the dangerous notion that religious effort alone can save us. True salvation comes not through religious observance but through faith in Christ, who was "lifted up" on the cross for our redemption. Everything else – our church buildings, our ministers, our worship forms, our creeds – are ultimately "just pieces of brass" if they come between us and God.

What are you burning incense to that needs to be destroyed? Join us at Cawood Church of God as we pursue authentic worship that focuses solely on God Himself.

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Jesus equips us with authority to fulfill His mission, enabling us to preach, heal, and transform lives when we step out in faith. He sends us with His power, preparing us to face both acceptance and rejection as we share the gospel with those uniquely positioned to hear it from us.

• Jesus was rejected in His hometown of Nazareth but continued His mission undeterred
• He sent disciples out with His authority and power over unclean spirits
• Minimal provisions (only staff and sandals) taught complete dependence on God
• Not everyone will accept our message - we must shake off rejection and move forward
• What appears as failure in the world's eyes may be success in God's economy
• Each believer is uniquely designed to reach specific people with the gospel
• Christianity needs fewer spectators and more active participants in God's mission

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