Sermons on John 5:14:

Religious Authority

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2022

Jesus demonstrated that the religious authorities did not have the authority to create laws for the people which violated God's Torah.

Religious Authority John 5:1-18 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 5:1 After these things there was aa feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by athe sheep gate a pool, which is called bin 1Hebrew 2Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

That's Not How It Works

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

The healing of the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda is an amazing picture of salvation. Jesus, our merciful deliverer, is the only one who can heal us of our sickness of sin.

That’s Not How It Works John 5:1-15 • There’s a story about a man who died and stood before the gates of Heaven • An angel met him and said We have a new plan for getting into heaven • We are now using a points system • You need 1000 points to enter • The man confident in his righteous life knew ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

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

Appointed Time Of God

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

An Appointment with the Paralyzed Man at the Pool of Bethesda

Appointed Time Of God- The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician” An Appointment with the Paralyzed Man at the Pool of Bethesda John 5: 1-15 • God created time • God lives above time • God who lives in eternity created the time In Gods way of understanding about the time, there are two words ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

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

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

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

"The Longing Of The Human Heart”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2023

What do you fear? Life is important we want to keep our heart ticking strong and vibrant. Then what? Jesus has a promise. We know the words by heart. Quotes from "Mercy Me". (a story) the first heart transplant in 1967? Thomas wanted to know the way.

In Jesus Holy Name May 7, 2023 Text: John 14:1-14 Easter V Redeemer “The Longing of the Human Heart” What do you fear? What makes you afraid? An ambulance isn’t the only ride that demands valor. You ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 5:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lame Man Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2022

The third significant sign in the Gospel of John.

THE LAME MAN HEALED. John 5:1-18. THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A man who had had an infirmity for 38 years lay by the Spa of Bethesda. So did many other people, each with challenges of their own. There was nothing special about this man as opposed to anyone else. DIVINE SELECTION (John 5:6). Then ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Son Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2022

Jesus is God in the flesh.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized for doing something good, something that helped another person? • Maybe what you did for someone else was life-changing, yet there was someone or a group of someones who just had to put their two cents in. • If you have ever faced criticism for doing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022

through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Shine: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 4, 2022

When the darkness closes in on our lives or we are under the covering of darkness for a long time, Jesus comes in and shines His light and sets us free.

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 5:1-15

"how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

"Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, James 5:7-11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:17-22, Psalm 90:12, John 5:10-15, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lame Excuses" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Going Public will require me to throw away my excuses. Look at verse 7. Notice that this man actually dodges the question, Jesus asks of him.

“The Power of Going Public” "Lame Excuses" John 5:1-15 In this series of messages we have been looking at what it means to go public with your faith and why it matters; why it is so important. In this passage Jesus has gone to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish Holy Days. The city wall has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist