Sermons on John 5:18-30:

What God Thinks Of Our Rules Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

We are freed when God breaks all our rules.

Scripture Introduction When people picture Jesus, few imagine a man intentionally offending others. Yet that is exactly what he does in John 5. Jewish teachers had strict guidelines for keeping the Sabbath. Jesus knew them and he flaunts his disregard for their rules. It seems so reasonable to us ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Father Mean To You? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 17, 2006

Father conjures up wonderful memories for many and dreadful realities for others. Let’s get to the heart of Fatherhood God style!

Intro Play DVD - Fatherhood (MediaShout.com) •Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day is risky and sometimes out of place it seems – images of Father conjure up different images drawing different reactions by various people. •Before this message is finished I am hoping everyone here will leave ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Funeral Service

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 3, 2006

A general funeral service

On behalf of Anton, Chris, Hans, Peter, Maria, Tony, Andrius and Robbie, the 14 grandchildren and 9 great grand children, I would like to welcome you here today as we celebrate the life of their Dad Anton. You know when you meet someone and they just make that impact on you. They are not like ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Work Of Our Father

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

A Father’s Day message about watching and doing what our heavenly Father is doing.

Our Father’s Business In the past, sons very often followed in the steps of their fathers. Farmer, tent-maker, carpenter, blacksmith, sword maker. During his earthly ministry, Jesus talked a lot about doing the work of his father. John 4:34 34Jesus said* to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Day

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

A great funeral message for a dear Saint of God.

Graduation Day John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Fri. July 30th, 2004 Doris Mortel left this world of suffering behind as she ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

John 5:15- 47 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 25, 2007

The Gospel of John is full of descriptive passages revealing that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are twelve of them and how they apply to our life today.

Jesus is the Son of God, as shown in John 5:15- 47 You guys have heard this the past several weeks, the reason John wrote the Gospel of John was to teach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. Here are 12 more times that John reveals Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus is the Son of God because… 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-47

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Debt Can Not Be Paid But One Time

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

OUR SIN DEBT HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL AND CAN NOT BE PAID AGAIN

Our sins have ALREADY been JUDGED Last week I made the statement that Jesus Christ was the Exclusive Savior, well today let me say again that Jesus Christ is still the Exclusive Savior. John 5:22 22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son,--- Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims: The True Identity Of Jesus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 31, 2008

To accept Jesus results in eternal life; to reject Jesus results in condemnation.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. Liar, Lunatic, or Lord Everybody has an opinion about Jesus. Many see Him as a compassionate man. Some call Him a wise teacher. Others regard Him as a great prophet. But what did Jesus say about Himself? He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Focus For Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 26, 2007

There are so many things that can gain our focus, but Jesus should be the focus of our faith.

Finding Focus for Your Faith John 5:1-18 Intro: Many accidents are caused by people who are talking on their cell phones. They carry on conversations, and their focus is on the conversation instead of on the road ahead of them. So often we too, have our focus on something or someone instead of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Sabbath Healing Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

This message talks about how all the commands and laws that God has given to us are to be understood as applications and examples of how to follow the greatest commandment: loving God and loving neighbour.

“A Sabbath Healing” John 5: 1 – 18 Introduction Recently my wife and I watched the movie Luther. Do you know the story of Martin Luther? Most of you probably know something about him. Martin Luther was a 16th century monk, priest, and theology professor. You may know him as the one who wrote the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Don't Pray Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 9, 2006

Our greatest and our only hope to make a long-lasting difference for God is to learn how to pray. Prayer is not optional; it is essential.

How many times have you said that you were going to become a better prayer warrior? Have you ever heard someone else say it? Even though many Christians have good intentions we often fail. It seems that one of the most apparent areas of poor performance in the Christian life is the area of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Judge Before Judgment Day!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

As we consider Judgment Day let’s not worry about the exact day that Jesus will return. Let’s make sure we are ready for his return every day. Let’s take this opportunity to learn the truth about our judge and the basis of his judgment.

2012. I am sure that between now and the year 2012 A.D. you will hear a lot about what some think is going to happen at that time. According to the September 25, 2006 issue of Newsweek magazine that year could be the end of the world, as we know it. Followers of New Age spirituality have noticed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Search The Scriptures

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-The Co-Operating Son Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled to the other side, safe and sound. Next, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational