Wonder Working Jesus | Be Opened!

In this powerful sermon from New Point Church, the speaker continues the 'Wonder Working Jesus' series by exploring Mark 7:31-37, the story of Jesus healing a deaf and mute man. The central theme is that God's most transformative work often happens not in public spectacle, but in private, intimate encounters. Jesus deliberately withdraws the man from the crowd, physically touching his ears and tongue—symbolizing a deeply personal restoration. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus doesn't wait for us to be perfect or have it all figured out; He draws near to our brokenness, our silence, and our hidden struggles. Through this story, the speaker invites listeners to reflect on areas of their lives that feel closed off—emotional wounds, chronic pain, shame, or spiritual dryness—and to surrender them to Jesus. The message challenges the idea that spiritual growth requires constant performance, instead advocating for intentional 'pull-aside moments' with God in the secret place. The sermon culminates in a call to honesty, listening, and sharing one’s testimony, as authentic transformation naturally leads to evangelism. The story of Pastor Bob Sorge, who lost his voice yet found deeper intimacy with God, serves as a living example of how God uses seasons of hiddenness for profound restoration. The episode concludes with a personal invitation to surrender closed areas of life to Jesus, affirming that He is still a wonder-working God who speaks one word—'Be opened'—and restores what is broken. The overall tone is deeply hopeful, intimate, and empowering, urging believers to seek God not for external validation, but for inner healing and relational closeness. The message is clear: true freedom comes not from managing dysfunction, but from allowing Jesus to restore what has been silenced.