Sermons on Pool Of Bethsaida:

Peter - The Apostle

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 3, 2010

This is a first person sermon given as Peter the apostle

Peter The Apostle - Set decorated with netting – fishing equipment, rope - Starts off with Peter sitting and mending nets – the sound of surf and sea gulls in the background INTRODUCTION Greetings. Please excuse me as I finish these last few knots. Seems that no matter how many times I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Get Off The Porch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

Explores overcoming personal hindrances and excuses through faith in God, using the healing of the invalid at Bethesda as an example.

Welcome, beloved, to another time of sharing in the Word of our Lord. It is always a joy to gather with you, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Excuses, Healing

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Feb 26, 2024

Principles of Healing from John 5

John 5 documents a beautiful miracle the Lord Jesus performed at the pool of Bethesda. The Apostle John always brings out the beauty of how Jesus Christ fulfils the Law of God handed down through Moses. We can learn some very important principles of healing from the incident at Bethesda, that can ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without su

When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The conductor was sympathetic. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

331 - Away From The Crowd

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Oct 16, 2007

How to hear and see God’s will.

Sermon # 331 – “AWAY FROM THE CROWD” Three stories that teach us to be alone with God: Mark 7:32-35 -- There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man. [33] After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mini-Series: You Must Be The Cycle Breaker In Your Family (Part 1)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Change is a difficult thing because it is so uncomfortable. Question: Do you want to change? Are you ready to break that cycle of day-to-day life and receive God’s change? I am talking to somebody who’s tired of going around and around the same old problem. Then be the Cycle Breaker...

YOU MUST BE THE CYCLE BREAKER IN YOUR FAMILY John 5: 1 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, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Clear As Mud

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain God’s unorthodox methods for working miracles in our lives

I. Hopelessness and Hope collide A. Peers were unable to resolve problems of his life B. God’s meal on wheels — JESUS C. His gross condition triggered question by apostles D. We are taught not to ask God any questions E. That is not biblical, we learn by asking questions of the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Faith Network"

Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 16, 2001

"As believers, we need to be a part of the network, and share our faith."

THE FAITH NETWORK John 1: 35-46 I. You Must Respond to the Invitation. 1:35-1:37 II. You Go Wherever Jesus Leads You. 1:38-1:39 III. You must seek those who are lost. 1:40-1:46 1. You Must Be Willing to Witness to Those You Know. 1:40-1:42 2. You Must ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Leader, Lord & Ladder Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Leader. He said to Philip “follow Me.” He expects all who believe to give up their lives and follow Him into service and ministry to others. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is Deity and Majesty. He reigns on high. He is the sovereign Ruler

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 1, where we have been studying for the past 3 months now. We have come to the end of the chapter today. As you are turning, let me tell you about a rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970’s, a band by the name of Led Zeppelin. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Will Be Called Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018

This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020

In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

#28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Upon Further Review

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 27, 2022

Things look different when viewed through the lens of the Cross. Jesus is willing to take us on a journey that will heal all of our spiritual blindness if we will go.

Upon Further Review Opening Illustration: "Best known for his iconic optical illusions, impossible constructions defying logic and his prints playing with patterns and symmetry, Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher’s lithographs, mezzotints, woodcuts and wood engravings express a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Of Your Loaves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 19, 2025

It's easy to make the story of the loaves and fishes just about money, but the reality is that it is a story of surrender.

Let Go of Your Loaves It was a beautiful day. Jesus had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 15 kilometres and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Complacency

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

God has a purpose for your life. God has a plan for your life. How are you treating it?

Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor has an examination of their judgment skills that must be passed in order for them to go home. One by one he takes them to the edge of a swimming pool without water and tells them to jump in or not. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32

Denomination: Baptist