Sermons on John 5:20-40:

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

Why Should I Believe It? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Make Jesus Your Personal Lord And Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 6, 2013

Authority, Lordship, Hell, Heaven

DON’T MAKE JESUS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR! John 5: 22-24, 26-29 (p 743) May 5, 2013 INTRODUCTION: When I first read the title of this chapter in Follow Me I thought…what are you talking about David Platt?!!! And then the truth of what he was trying to convey hit me ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the FATHER'S LOVE for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince ourselves of FATHER's Love for us. IV. TEXT: John 5:22 (Amplified Bible) Even the Father judges no one, for He has giv

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the FATHER'S LOVE for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince ourselves of FATHER's Love for us. IV. TEXT: John 5:22 (Amplified Bible) Even the Father judges no one, for He has given all judgment (the last judgment and the whole business ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationship With Jesus Brings Life In The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEX

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: John 5:38-40 (Amplified Bible) And you have not His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Pray And The Red Sea Will Part For You Too" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 31, 2014

We put too much stock in pleasing man instead of God. This lesson will show the benefits and peace that we will receive when our allegiance changes.

The Ultimate Decision July 31, 2014 Years ago I was doing a project with the Beach Boys and Circle K Stores. I was working with a friend and record producer out of Las Vegas. It was fun to meet the Beach Boys and watch from Backstage some of their concerts. That is why when this record producer ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

"Abundant Life Can Be Yours Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 19, 2014

How to live a life of joy no matter what our circumstances in life are.

The Ultimate Decision August 19. 2014 When I was in 8th grade I loved to daydream. I should say when did I stop? I can remember being in a far away place and the students starting to laugh. Then I realized that the teacher had asked me a question and only then did I leave my far away place to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Jesus And The Sycophants Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

You might want to look up the word 'sycophant' in a dictionary. It well describes Jesus' opponents in this passage

Jesus and the Sycophants John 5:31-47 Introduction Last week we talked about the heated discussion that erupted between The Jews who were angry that Jesus had healed and done other work on the Sabbath and Jesus. The Jews got further enraged when Jesus answered them in a way in which He had ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meet The Real Superman Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

Superman might be good enough to save a virtual world. But we need a real Savior to save us from the real one.

Meet the Real Superman John 5:16-30 Introduction Two weeks ago, we talked about Jesus healing the sick man who had been sick for 38 years on the Sabbath day. To the Pharisees, this seemed to be a gross violation of the Law of Moses. In fact, the Old Testament forbid the carrying of a burden on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intense Integrity Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013

In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 33:4, James 1:27, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 13:17, John 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

3 Simple Facts About Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

The Lord shows up and responds to faith.

Thank you Rev. James Willoughby 3 Simple Facts about Faith This is just a simple thought...I'm not even sure where I first got ahold of it. But it has really been a blessing to our church, and everywhere I've shared it. I posted it in this form on my blog a few weeks ago. 3 Simple Facts about ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Game Plan Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

How Jesus listens to God then obeys

Jesus' Game Plan Read John 5 - from the Message So Jesus explained himself at length. "I'm telling you this straight. The Son can't independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arise! Get Up! Come Forth!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

The incarnation is all about what Jesus came to do.

ARISE! GET UP! COME FORTH! John 5:1-9; John 5:21-30. The miracle [literally 'sign' (John 4:54)] of the healing of the boy at Capernaum is immediately followed in John’s account with another healing, this time at an unspecified feast in Jerusalem (John 5:1-9). THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-30, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Deception

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 9, 2015

It is very difficult to recognize that which we are convinced cannot exist in our life time. This then is the point; the rapture is real but pre-tribulation-rapture doctrine has a very high potential for supporting Satan’s deception, which masks the coming of the antichrist.

RESURRECTION DECEPTION SNAKE OIL There has always been someone who was willing to sell worthless crap to those gullible enough to buy it, and this is also true for Christians. Christendom is over flowing with those who are simple enough to buy almost anything the snake-oil-doctrine purveyors are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church