Sermons on John 5:5:

The Protocol Breaker

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 8, 2023

There is no doubt that Jesus saves to the uttermost. Where the power of men stops, Jesus takes over. Where men fails, Jesus succeeds as it is written, with Jesus nothing shall be impossible!

John Chapter 5:2-10 John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 5:4 For an angel went down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10, Nahum 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Greatest Need

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

The question is: How has Jesus restored your life? Just as Jesus brought physical healing to the man by the sheep gate through the power of His words, He has brought you spiritual healing through His death, burial, and resurrection.

Last week we started talking about what Jesus has done for us as we approach the Easter season. We looked at the long list of things that Jesus has done for us but finally decided that the greatest thing that Jesus did for us was to provide Himself. Today I want to look briefly at how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Lame man was only one who had faith to obey Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION 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” (20:31). 3. This ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Healing At Bethesda

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 40:28, John 5:1-17, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 2:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

(3) Who Is The Father To You? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025

John 5 - Bethesda Pool. This message reveals Jesus as the Father’s mercy, ending futility, exposing empty religion, and granting forgiveness and wholeness.

Introduction: Have you ever missed a sign? I have. One time I was rushing through the airport, ticket in hand, suitcase dragging behind me. I cleared security, found my gate, and sat down to wait. After a few minutes I started listening to the announcements — and realized everybody around me was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:14, John 5:1-9, Isaiah 35:6, Matthew 11:5, John 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Stirs The Waters For Healing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God is the source of divine healing, and when He stirs the waters, every affliction bows to His power.

THE GOD WHO STIRS THE WATERS FOR HEALING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.” — ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

It's My Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon will explore the healing power and compassion of Jesus as demonstrated in the story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-8.

Good morning, church family! Today we’re talking about John 5:1-8, a powerful Scripture where we see the mercy of Jesus and His power to heal in action. We'll specifically be touching on the miraculous healing of the paralytic and focusing on the significance of the Pool of Bethesda. It's a story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Mercy

Starting From A Place Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Through Jesus, we have the power to overcome any obstacle and live from a place of victory.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of John that will help us discover the incredible victory we have in Jesus. Before we delve into the Scripture, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis, who once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-20

Topics: Victory, Christ

Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of Jesus' power to heal, the necessity of faith to receive healing, and the opportunities God gives us to receive healing.

Hey Church family! We're diving into John 5:2-8 today, a passage that speaks volumes about the power and compassion of our Savior. As we look at this Scripture, we're going to be exploring three key themes: The Power of Jesus to Heal, The Need for Faith to Receive Healing, and The Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Topics: Healing

Time To Get Off The Porch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores overcoming personal hindrances and excuses through faith in God, using the healing of the invalid at Bethesda as an example.

Welcome, beloved, to another time of sharing in the Word of our Lord. It is always a joy to gather with you, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Excuses, Healing