Sermons / Cloaked: Miracles Begin With What You Hear (Blind Bartimaeus) | Pastor Robert Tisdale

Pastor Robert Tisdale preaches from Mark 10:46–52 about blind Bartimaeus, emphasizing that miracles begin with what you hear, not what you see. He teaches that faith is awakened by the right word entering your spirit and warns that wrong voices, circles, and social pressure can keep people seated in dysfunction, silent in worship, and stuck in an old identity. Using Psalm 1’s progression of walk, stand, and sit, he explains how influence shapes posture and identity, while the right voices push people to rise when Jesus calls. He highlights Bartimaeus’ refusal to be silenced, the crowd’s sudden change after Jesus’ command, and Bartimaeus’ cry—“Jesus,” “Son of David,” and “have mercy”—as recognition of Christ’s authority and humility in need. 00:00 Welcome And Connect 00:16 Series Setup And Scripture 02:24 Faith Starts With Hearing 04:33 Guard Your Inputs 07:32 Rise He Calls You 09:55 This Is Your Moment 14:55 Crowd Pressure And Praise 20:09 Desperate Worship Allowed 24:34 Threefold Cry For Mercy 28:23 Encourage Someone Today