Lord, Have Mercy on Us!

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Those who see Jesus for who he is cry out for his mercy, receive his compassion, and follow him.

1. The Blind Men Cry Out for Mercy [Mt. 20:29–31]

A. They Recognize the Son of David [Mt. 20:29–30]

B. They Cry for the Mercy They Need [Mt. 20:30]

C. They Refuse to Be Silenced [Mt. 20:31]

2. The Son of David Responds with Compassion [Mt. 20:32–34]

A. Jesus Stops and Listens [Mt. 20:32–33]

B. Jesus Has Compassion and Gives Sight [Mt. 20:34a]

C. They Follow Jesus [Mt. 20:34b]

Conclusion

· Do you see what these blind men saw?

· Have you cried for the mercy they sought?

· Having received the mercy of tthe Son of David, are you following him?