Sermons on John 5:16-21:

The Unavoidable Change

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 23, 2011

When you look around at the people who attend your church, who do you see? Perfect looking people, people who seem to have it all together. Or like Jesus do you see hurting people in need of comfort, troubled people in need of direction, sick people who n

The Unavoidable Change Slide #1 Jim Cymbala is the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in the slums of New York City. He tells the following story about his ministry: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Lent 2019 - Why The Shepherd Chose To Die Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 26, 2019

In John 10 Jesus is talking about how He is the Good Shepherd and that He can lay His life down and pick it back up again. Why would a shepherd lay his life down? What good is a dead shepherd?

Lent 2019 - Why the Shepherd Chose to Die Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21, John 9:39-41, Matthew 23:1-7, John 5:18, John 7:1, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 26:42, Ezekiel 21:31-32, Psalm 78:59, Ezekiel 18:4, 2 Chronicles 36:16, Ephesians 5:3-7, John 3:36, Romans 5:9, Revelation 6:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Witness Of Poverty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019

In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Saved From Longsuffering

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus can heal, and save, those who have suffered long, Those who are hopeless.

Title: Saved from Long Suffering John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John penned this account of the life ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Like You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 20, 2023

To a devout Jew the words of Jesus were blasphemy. Making oneself equal with God. Finally, Jesus reveals a Father like His. How does that sound? -A father like you!

A Father Like You. John 5:19-23NKJV An atheist said to a Quaker, “have you ever seen God?’ ‘Have you ever felt God?’ ‘Have you ever smelled God?’ ‘And you say you have God!” After a long pause, the Quaker ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-23, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compromised Gospel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

More than Satan compromised Gospel is destroying most Christians. A compromised gospel is one that merely discusses a portion of God’s nature and character. They put too much emphasis on this part. They don’t cover about all of God’s attributes and traits.

More than Satan compromised Gospel is destroying most Christians. A compromised gospel is one that merely discusses a portion of God’s nature and character. They put too much emphasis on this part. They don’t cover about all of God’s attributes and traits. Jesus is a merciful God at the same time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Sharing New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023

Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023 Intro – Today… we are concluding our series drawing from the Biblical Book of Colossians. We will engage just a few verses from the final chapter of this book. But to appreciate the big picture…let me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:13-15, Colossians 4:2-6, John 5:17, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracle 3: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Healing a crippled man at Bethesda

Jesus is God John 5:1-18 Healing A Crippled Man at Bethesda 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Distractions Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 28, 2022

Distractions are false priorities appearing urgent.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 Distractions October 2, 2022 Nehemiah 6:1-4 NIV “When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it — though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lame Man Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 14, 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

The Unity Of The Father And The Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2022

There is a voluntarily subordination of the incarnate Son to the Father, but the Father and the Son are working in harmony and unity to a common end.

THE UNITY OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 5:16-30. UNCARING HYPOCRISY (John 5:16). The Jewish leadership persecuted Jesus, “and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the sabbath day.” JESUS AND THE FATHER ARE ONE (John 5:17). “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” answered ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

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

The Incomparable Christ: ‘the Uniqueness Of Jesus.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 5, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: ‘The Uniqueness of Jesus' - John chapter 5 verses 16-30 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Incomparable Christ: ‘The Uniqueness of Jesus.' SERMON OUTLINE: • Claim #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20). • Claim #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26). • Claim #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23). • Claim #4: "I determine man's ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Brethren

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