Sermons on John 5:3:

Your Time To Shine SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Encouragement, Faith

Unleashing Your Inner Healing Power SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Activating the healing power of God within you

Activating God's Healing Power Within You 1) "Near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool called Bethesda (which means 'house of mercy'). It was surrounded by a multitude of sick people—blind, lame, and paralyzed." - John 5:2 Observation: In Jerusalem, a place known for peace and blessings, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Inner Healing

Jesus First 5 Miracles

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Feb 28, 2026

Start of his earthly ministry

Jesus first 5 miracles story of Jesus turning water into wine is often called His "coming out party." It’s the moment he moved from being a quiet carpenter to a public miracle-worker. And doing his father’s will. John 2:1–11, The Setting: A Wedding Crisis Jesus, mother Mary, and His ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 4:46-54, John 5:1-15, John 6:1-15

How Did Jesus Treat People With Disabilities In The Bible?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2025

Every human on earth has some type of disability. Many can be seen with the natural eye. But the more important disability is the spiritual one.

How Did Jesus Treat People with Disabilities in the Bible? John 5:1-15 The story is about Jesus healing the lame man at the pool. During this timeframe of this event, there were three feasts that required all Jewish males to come to Jerusalem: (1) the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, (2) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing At The Pool

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

Jesus saves us not only from our sins but from all our infirmities.

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were indeed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Lord, Please Move Me Out Of This Waiting Line John 5:1–9 (Esp. Vv. 6 & 8); Hebrews 6:10–12

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jul 26, 2025

When you consider our topic, it is a prayer and not an instruction or a commandment. it reveals the critical need element in all of us and the desperate state of human depravity without the Savior and without divine help because we all need help.

I first preached this message in 2006, five unique variations in five different services. And with each one, I was profoundly blessed by the inexhaustible dimensions through which the same Scripture revealed Christ. One text. One Christ. Multiple perspectives. This particular message is the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why does God not heal everyone?

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"the Five Porches Of Misery."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 29, 2025

This sermon focuses on how we can prepare ourselves to face life’s various challenges and transform them into opportunities for spiritual growth. Many of us would struggle to thrive in our current situations if we had encountered them before reaching the necessary level of maturity in our faith.

SRIPTURUAL REFERENCES (John 5:1-4) (1) "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem." (2) "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4, John 5:5-6, John 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Mercy Prevail

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

Mercy is the voice of God that speaks when every other voice has gone silent. It breaks protocols, defies logic, and releases divine help to those who need it most—even when they don’t deserve it.

LET MERCY PREVAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1–9 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:36; Luke 7:11–15; Mark 1:40–42; Romans 9:15–16; Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when our efforts, prayers, and even faith seem insufficient. At such times, what sustains and lifts us ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 5:1-5 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 6, 2025

John 5:1-5

John 5:1-5 Are you born of God? Do you understand what it mean to be born of God? 1a Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: 1b and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. Now birth to me as a man isn't necessarily my strong point ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2025

The result of miracles often receive tons of "praise", but at the root of each act Jesus performed contains one simple, challenging, word: "obedience". Will we be a people who obey Christ because of who He is, or simply because of what He can do for us?

John, Part 18 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 John 5:1-15 - Continue series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 3 of 6 today) -- Purpose: Help us unpack teachings, miracles, & some incredible revelations - As we study Ch 5, keep this in mind: Jesus has all authority given ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Psalm 103:13, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Ends Long-Term Affliction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 9, 2025

God is the covenant-keeping Father who brings divine closure to afflictions that have lingered beyond their appointed season.

THE GOD WHO ENDS LONG-TERM AFFLICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked…” — John 5:8-9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8; Luke 13:10-13; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Tengo A Nadie!

Contributed by Juan Salinas on Aug 27, 2025

El paralytico en el pórtico de Betesda!

(Juan 5:1-Biblia Amplificada) La sanación en Betesda 1 Después de una fiesta judía, Jesús subió a Jerusalén. 2 En Jerusalén, cerca de la Puerta de las Ovejas, hay un estanque llamado Betesda, que en hebreo (arameo judío) tiene cinco pórticos. 3 En ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Leaving The Pool Of Stagnation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

In Christ, you are not designed to remain stuck or stagnant; by His Word and power, you are empowered to rise and move forward into destiny.

LEAVING THE POOL OF STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 1:6; Philippians 3:13-14; Psalm 40:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Stagnation is a condition where ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Your current situation may look hopeless, but when Jesus steps in, He changes the narrative and turns your condition into a testimony.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God