Sermons on Juan 5:7:

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

Jesus' Fourth Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2023

The fourth sign in John 5:1-15 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who makes people spiritually whole.

Introduction Carolyn Weber has written a book that is titled, Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir. Weber grew up in Canada and was awarded a graduate scholarship to study Romantic Literature at Oriel College of Oxford University in England. She arrived at Oxford as a feminist from a loving but broken ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 32 - The Blessings Of Keeping The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 23, 2023

Is it important to keep the Sabbath day holy? Why did God give us this command, and how is it applicable for us today? God’s word has answers for all of these questions, and those who follow will be duly blessed.

God’s commandment on observing the Sabbath We read in Exodus 20:8–10,"Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to me. On that day no one is to work..”(GNB) One of the Ten Commandments from the Lord as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Isaiah 58:13-14, John 5:16, John 5:5, John 5:8-11, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Deuteronomy 5:15, Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:29-31, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 14:1-6, John 5:1-18, John 9:1-16, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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

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 At The Pool

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

Jesus saves us not only from our sins but from all our infirmities.

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were indeed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Lord, Please Move Me Out Of This Waiting Line John 5:1–9 (Esp. Vv. 6 & 8); Hebrews 6:10–12

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jul 26, 2025

When you consider our topic, it is a prayer and not an instruction or a commandment. it reveals the critical need element in all of us and the desperate state of human depravity without the Savior and without divine help because we all need help.

I first preached this message in 2006, five unique variations in five different services. And with each one, I was profoundly blessed by the inexhaustible dimensions through which the same Scripture revealed Christ. One text. One Christ. Multiple perspectives. This particular message is the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

No Tengo A Nadie!

Contributed by Juan Salinas on Aug 27, 2025

El paralytico en el pórtico de Betesda!

(Juan 5:1-Biblia Amplificada) La sanación en Betesda 1 Después de una fiesta judía, Jesús subió a Jerusalén. 2 En Jerusalén, cerca de la Puerta de las Ovejas, hay un estanque llamado Betesda, que en hebreo (arameo judío) tiene cinco pórticos. 3 En ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Leaving The Pool Of Stagnation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

In Christ, you are not designed to remain stuck or stagnant; by His Word and power, you are empowered to rise and move forward into destiny.

LEAVING THE POOL OF STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 1:6; Philippians 3:13-14; Psalm 40:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Stagnation is a condition where ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Your current situation may look hopeless, but when Jesus steps in, He changes the narrative and turns your condition into a testimony.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

(3) Who Is The Father To You? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025

John 5 - Bethesda Pool. This message reveals Jesus as the Father’s mercy, ending futility, exposing empty religion, and granting forgiveness and wholeness.

Introduction: Have you ever missed a sign? I have. One time I was rushing through the airport, ticket in hand, suitcase dragging behind me. I cleared security, found my gate, and sat down to wait. After a few minutes I started listening to the announcements — and realized everybody around me was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:14, John 5:1-9, Isaiah 35:6, Matthew 11:5, John 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Stirs The Waters For Healing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God is the source of divine healing, and when He stirs the waters, every affliction bows to His power.

THE GOD WHO STIRS THE WATERS FOR HEALING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.” — ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Time To Shine SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Encouragement, Faith