Sermons on John 5:40:

You May Be Wrong

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 5, 2006

People can search the Scriptures and sometimes still miss Jesus. 1)You may be wrong, but Jesus wants you to find the truth. 2)You may have missed the point, if Jesus is not THE point. 3)You may not have real life, but Jesus offers it to you now.

You May Be Wrong John 5:39-40 Steve Miller www.centergrovebc.org Have you ever been wrong? I won’t tell. People are often wrong. Most of the time, it is a result of misunderstandings and hasty decisions. Sometimes people are simply mistaken. It can be funny to read some “bulletin bloopers” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40

Denomination: *other

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code: Isn't The Bible Just Another Book? Series

Contributed by David Wolf on Jun 7, 2006

2nd in a Da Vinci Code series; this message explores the historical reliability of the Bible with a goal to increase people’s trust in the Bible as God’s Word.

Looking at DVC movie opened blurs line b/t fact & fiction conspiracy theory Bible born from conspiracy is it trustworthy? we preach on weekly basis, urge you to live life by it “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. . . . The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God…it has evolved ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Christ Can Become The Lord Of Our Life

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

If Jesus is truly Lord, then He ought to be Lord of our life.

“HOW JESUS CHRIST CAN BECOME THE LORD OF OUR LIFE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 5:21-47 (John 5 :10-16 His Lordship is Defied, John 5:17-47 His Lordship is Declared, John 6:1-14 His Lordship is Demonstrated.) ETS: Jesus’ Lordship is substantiated. ESS: If Jesus is truly ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-47

The Five-Fold Witness To Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003

John gives a detailed explaination in this passage the five witnesses to Jesus Christ!

“THE FIVE-FOLD WITNESS TO CHRIST” John 5:30-47 1. Witness of the PRECURSOR (vv. 32-35) – John the Baptist – Forerunner Matthew 3:11-12; John 1:6-8, 26-27, 29, 36 2. Witness of the PRODUCT (v. 36) – Works Matthew 7:16-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10 3. Witness of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

God As My Witness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2009

Jesus identifies three witnesses to his identity as the Son of God in John 5.

Calling John, God and Moses to the Witness Stand John 5:31-47 Today we finish chapter 5 of John’s gospel. Lesson 1: Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Lesson 2: They persecute Jesus for this: and he answers them giving them a lot more than they expect. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Treasure

Contributed by Mark Bailey on Mar 5, 2012

This is an evangelistic message I used at the homeless mission where I minister.

Each week approximately 14 million people tune into the Antiques Road Show. I am one of those who watch it on a semi regular basis. In 2009 a woman in North Carolina brought in a Jade collection her father had brought home from China somewhere between 1930 to 1940. It turned out to be worth $1.07 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Validity Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013

The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.

THE VALIDITY OF JESUS John 5:16-47 1) Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). • Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Merit And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2013

Why didn’t Jesus heal everybody at the pool of Bethesda? Why just one paralytic?

(I had the audience sing this hymn with me) “There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains They lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Testimonies About Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Brethren

Faith That Fails

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Baptist

Four Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

Who is Jesus to you? Is He just a moral teacher? Is He just a storybook character? Throughout John chapter 5, Jesus claimed to be God. And in today’s passage, He brings four witnesses to the stand to corroborate His testimony.

How many of you have ever served on a jury before? I haven’t. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but never have been able to. I’ve been summoned before—several times. We lived in Denver, CO when I joined the Air Force. And almost all of my time in the Air Force, I kept my state residency ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47, John 5:39-54

Denomination: Baptist