“BE LIKE BART”
PASTOR MARK JOHNSON
AUGUST 28, 2011

INTRO: In Mark 10:46-52, blind Bartimaeus got a breakthrough.

4 KEYS TO BART’S BREAKTHROUGH:

I. DESPERATION (vv. 46-47)
A. When Bart heard Jesus was passing by, he cried out in desperation for Jesus to have mercy on him (v. 47).
B. Are you desperate enough to cry out for Jesus to have mercy on you?

II. DETERMINATION (vv. 48-50)
A. Bart’s desperation, led to a strong determination, as he kept crying out when others tried to deter him (v. 48).
1. This got Bart an audience with Jesus (v. 49).
2. Bart threw off his cloak and went to Jesus (v. 50).

B. Will your desperation lead to a strong determination to continue crying out to Jesus in spite of the opposition you encounter? It will get you an audience with Jesus!
1. Don’t give in to the wavering crowd (vv. 48a, 49b).
2. What cloak of opposition do you need to cast off?

III. PETITION (v. 51)

A. Bart’s desperation and determination led to petition.
1. Bart had a need to express his need.

B. Will your desperation & determination lead to petition?
1. What do you want Jesus to do for you? You have a need to express your need.
2. Do you need your “sight” restored (Matt. 15:14; 23:16- 26; Rev. 3:17-18; Ps. 119:18; Eph. 1:17-19; Ps. 146:8a)?

IV. CONVICTION [FAITH] (v. 52)
A. Bart’s faith (desperation, determination, & petition) made him well (v. 52a), and he followed Jesus (v. 52b).
B. Will your faith (desperation, determination, & petition) make you well today?
•Note that faith is not a feeling, but an action!

CONCLUSION: Will you be like Bart today? As Jesus passes by, will you, in desperation, be determined to bring your petitions to Jesus and cry out to Him for mercy?