Sermons on John 5:1-11:

It's My Turn Now

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 30, 2009

We have all felt at times like we have been overlooked, and underestimated, and at times completely ignored, But The Holy Ghost says It’s your turn now.

I came to prophesy to someone Like this man at the pool of Bethesda, you’ve been overlooked, crowded out, passed over, outran and pushed out. But you’re getting ready to get in. You’ve been like this man, you’ve been looking at it, dreaming about it, talking about it, and singing about it ( but ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bonds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Instead of doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. And make no mistake about it, legalism is bondage.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you can tell, we are in the same passage this morning as we were last week. But this morning, rather than doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. The fact is that true ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Following For Life

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this standalone sermon, Dave discusses what it means to follow Jesus for life.

Following for Life August 2, 2009 David Flowers Hey, good morning everybody. Welcome to our first Sunday service in 69 weeks. I mean, if you don't count last week. Are you all awake this morning? We've just come off a 10 week series on spiritual formation, and really the sermon I preached at ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healing Old Wounds

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Someone once said that "Time heals all wounds." If I were to look back at all the physical battle scars I've managed to get over the years, and how they've become little more than memories, I might be inclined to think that statement is true.

HEALING OLD WOUNDS JOHN 5:1 9 One of the things our children did quite frequently when they were younger was come running to Laura or I saying Boo Boo...wanting us to kiss it and make it better. Most of the time it is so minor that he often forgets exactly where the boo boo is by the time he gets ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon discussing how God can help you take the initiative in your life to improve your situation rather than just continuing to endure what's wrong.

INTRO: For 38 years this man is stuck in a disappointment Paralyzed in a situation 38 years...no progress...no victory...everyday the same! It seemed as though he would forever be the victim...stuck in a rut „« 38=== 3 Resurrection „« 8 New Beginning * The question is one that's a bit ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Action Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Is A Choice

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008

Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking our healing.

“Healing is a choice?” Opening Video Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary Bluefishtv.com Thesis: Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking my healing. Opening Scripture Text: John 5:1-15 1Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Close And Yet So Far Away

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 26, 2008

The invalid man by the pool of Bethesda was so close to the healing waters, but yet so far away from being healed. The Jews who heard Jesus were so close to Him, so far away from genuine faith. Many go to church, and are so close to eternal life, but so f

Let’s turn in our Bibles to John chapter 5: As you’re turning let me tell you a story I read recently....once upon a time there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan” who was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. Now one day Guitan heard that there was a treasure in a cave just ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Could Today Be Your Day?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

How many of those who were sick had their day with the Lord

COULD TODAY BE YOUR DAY? John 5:1-9 Intro: In this reading of scripture we find the pool of Bethesda (House of Mercy). This House of Mercy was surrounded by five porches which lay all matter of sick people lay in the sickened state. Some say these five porches represent the Law of Moses and its ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jul 25, 2007

Jesus asks a man who’s been an invalid for 38 years if he wnats to get well. Does that sound like a silly question to you?

John 5 – The Healing at the Pool Do you want to get well? A quick question for you today…who likes to be sick? Think of a headache, a cold, the flu, a sore muscle, or perhaps worse. Maybe it’s a broken bone, a head injury, or food poisoning. Or perhaps it’s the worst, a terminal illness. Does ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Next" Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 12, 2007

The burden and Joy of the next season

The Next Season John 5: 1-14 I. Jesus Intends to Bless You The season is no accident / it is intentional II. There Must Be Determination vv.6 You must want it as much as He wants to give it Christ calls us to honest and spontaneous devotion to spiritual ends, its risks, but its reality, and purity, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Poolside Miracle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 17, 2007

4 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethsaida. It focuses on the importance of obedience and the power of God in our lives.

Poolside Miracle [Announcer] Are you tired of stubborn belly fat? Tired of missing meals to fit into your favorite outfit? Tired of late nights at the gym and seeing little to no results? Well, my friend, we have the solution you’ve been waiting for. Imagine sleeping in, eating fast food, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Ways To Get Wet!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2007

No excuses Jesus Christ offers more than the angels.

Getting All Wet! Text: John 5:1-15 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

In His Steps

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Following Jesus steps.

John 5:1-9 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3 In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been ill for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Disabled? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2007

You may appear as if you have it all together but inside be disabled spiritually. Jesus meets two people and shares with them how to become abled. Which group are you in?

Disabled (adj) crippled; injured; incapacitated. 1. to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; cripple; incapacitate: 2. to make legally incapable; disqualify. When we use the word "disabled" we normally think of someone who has a physical weakness. And in John 5 we meet someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel