Sermons on San Juan 5:4:

Bringing Down The Barriers

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

There are barriers to God and between people, Jesus tests our attitudes to wholeness

As most of you know by know, we have been living in two countries. In fact we have two passports each. (Show Passports). We have two passports because we actually have dual citizenship. One of the reasons we became Canadian citizens in 2004 was that after 9/11, the crossing over the border to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus meets a lame mans physical & spiritual needs (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The man at the Pool. Reading: John chapter 5 verses 1-16. Ill: • In the year 1598 there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan”; • He was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. • One day Guitan heard about a cave full of treasure in a far away island. • He got hold of a map and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus - Deliverer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011

How often do we equate Jesus' love with what we deserve... here we find Jesus showing love to one who did not deserve or seem to appreciate the love Jesus showed to him.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2011 Date Preached: February 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Deliverer Sermon Text: John 5:1-15 [HCSB] 1After this, a Jewish festival took place, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wholeness Series

Contributed by Moses Radford on Feb 27, 2011

Mankind is made whole through and by Jesus.

JOHN 5: 1-15 7. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? John 5:6 (KJV) A. CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION B. WHAT IS YOUR DESIRE C. WHOLENESS IS AVAILABLE D. EXCUSES EXCUSES EXCUSES E. INSTRUCTIONS BY JESUS F. WHOLENESS ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The man by the pool was trapped by hopelessness until he turned in the direction of true hope.

Questions and their answers can tell you a lot about a person. In fact one of the keys to being successful in life is to learn to ask the right questions. What we see in this passage is someone who was so far down, so removed from any real hope that he probably didn’t even really know what ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following For Life

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this standalone sermon, Dave discusses what it means to follow Jesus for life.

Following for Life August 2, 2009 David Flowers Hey, good morning everybody. Welcome to our first Sunday service in 69 weeks. I mean, if you don't count last week. Are you all awake this morning? We've just come off a 10 week series on spiritual formation, and really the sermon I preached at ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healing Old Wounds

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Someone once said that "Time heals all wounds." If I were to look back at all the physical battle scars I've managed to get over the years, and how they've become little more than memories, I might be inclined to think that statement is true.

HEALING OLD WOUNDS JOHN 5:1 9 One of the things our children did quite frequently when they were younger was come running to Laura or I saying Boo Boo...wanting us to kiss it and make it better. Most of the time it is so minor that he often forgets exactly where the boo boo is by the time he gets ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon discussing how God can help you take the initiative in your life to improve your situation rather than just continuing to endure what's wrong.

INTRO: For 38 years this man is stuck in a disappointment Paralyzed in a situation 38 years...no progress...no victory...everyday the same! It seemed as though he would forever be the victim...stuck in a rut „« 38=== 3 Resurrection „« 8 New Beginning * The question is one that's a bit ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Action Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lord Of The Impossible

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 20, 2010

How easy is it for a cripple to get up on his own? How easy is it to love our enemies? How easy is to forgive someone who hurt us deeply? Jesus commands us to do all this.

This morning we visit a place called Bethesda. An invalid, crippled, lying on the ground waiting for the miraculous. Jesus says "Do you want to get well?" Some people do not want to get better, they like the attention they get, or possibly the thought of doing anything different scares them. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Or Not Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Really Want God To Do? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

Often we pray for God to act, but what do we really want God to do? Do we pretend to want change when really we want to stay as we are? A challenging message at one of our special healing services.

A man was driving along a road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amazed enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 20 mph. “WOW Pretty fast chicken,” he thought, “I wonder just how fast it can run.” So he sped up, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

It Starts With Desire Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

"A Lame Excuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

Before you can change you must decide that you want to be changed. There was a reason Jesus asked the question of the lame man, "Do you want to be well?" All of us must answer this crucial question.

`“A Lame Excuse” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. One of these gates was called the Sheep gate. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist