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This week Pastor John Starke preaches from John 5:1-17, beginning our sermon series "The Controversial Jesus" as we continue through the book of John.
In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Karl walks through Matthew 12 — not the triumphal entry itself, but the pivotal chapter that sets it all in motion. This is the first moment in Scripture where a plot to kill Jesus takes shape, and the first time Jesus begins pointing toward his own death and resurrection. It is, as Pastor Karl calls it, the hinge point of Jesus's entire ministry.At the heart of the chapter is a confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath — a conflict that sounds minor on the surface but carries enormous weight. Through it, Jesus makes a series of audacious claims: that he is greater than King David, greater than the Temple, and Lord of the Sabbath itself. Each claim forces those listening to a decision — either Jesus is speaking blasphemy, or he is exactly who he says he is.Pastor Karl unpacks why these claims were so explosive in their original context, what the Temple and Sabbath meant to first-century Jewish life, and why Jesus's healings and challenges to religious authority weren't just acts of compassion — they were declarations of kingship.The message lands on a sobering note for Palm Sunday: the same crowd that would soon shout Hosanna would, five days later, shout Crucify him. And the reason, Pastor Karl argues, isn't hard to find — it's the same reason any of us would.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
Message from Jared Raby on November 9, 2025
This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Luke 13:10-17. A story of Jesus healing a woman bent over by an unclean spirit in the synagogue on the sabbath day. This woman was bound up and in bondage but the love and compassion of Jesus set her free to enter into the intent of Sabbath - rest and freedom. We too can be bound up by rules and wonky thinking that prevents us from entering into God's rest. Jesus came to set us free from all that binds us up, that we might be renewed in our thinking to love God and others, and receive freedom and rest in him.
We are all daughters and sons of Abraham even if we do not resemble one another in health and wholeness or skin color or nationality. Each of us—every single one—is a beloved child of God, worthy of love, care, and liberation.
Sermon from St Andrews Church, Slip End, UK. Given by our visiting preacher and one time vicar Rev Joy Daniel on the 10th Sunday after Trinity on the 24/8/25 Download Mp3 HERE! Sermon starts at 4:06 Hebrews 12 v 18-end The … Continue reading →
On August 17 Yadkinville UMC is centering our worship around Luke 13:10-27. Join us in the practice of lectio divinia as we prepare for worship together.If you would like to financially support this ministry of YUMC visit yadkinvilleumc.org/contribute and use the "other" option.The New Revised Standard Version, copyright ©1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by Permission. All rights are reserved.
On today's episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew, Josh, and Ethan explore John 5:1–18, the story of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda—a miracle that stirs controversy and confrontation with religious leaders.As always, it's deep theology and down-to-earth conversation, with a little humor (and maybe a few strong opinions about nerds ropes).
Today we continue our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Healing on the Sabbath" referencing John 5:1-9.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Are rules made for people, or are people made for rules? In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive deep into Luke 6, unpacking the Sabbath controversies and what they reveal about Jesus' radical message of grace. They reflect on how Jesus redefines the meaning of the Sabbath, focusing on human well-being rather than rigid rule-keeping. Plus, they discuss the significance of Jesus selecting the twelve disciples and what it means to be a true follower in light of his teachings. If you're curious about how Jesus' actions challenge conventional religious thinking and what that means for us today, you won't want to miss this conversation!
"Do you want to be made well?"That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5.Questions That We'll Answer:A) What was Christ's objective?B) Why did He enter the 'Sheep Gate?'C) Who did He seek out, and why?Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What … Read More Read More
Luke 13 - Spiritual Reality 101 - Pastor Dan Plourde
I. A Lame Man is Healed; vs.1-9 II. The Healing Brings Trouble; vs.10-15 III. Jesus is Persecuted; vs.16-23 Jesus becomes a wanted man for healing on the Sabbath.
While in Jerusalem, Jesus encounters a man who has been crippled for 38 years and heals him, instructing him to take up his mat and walk. This act takes place on the Sabbath, provoking the anger of the Jewish authorities who deem it unlawful to carry a mat on the holy day. When questioned, Jesus defends His actions, asserting that He is simply doing the work of His Father, God. This statement further incenses the leaders, as they realize it is a bold claim to divine equality. The Rev. Ryan Kleimola, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, OH, joins guest host Rev. Doug Griebenaw to study John 5:1-18. The Gospel of John takes us on a journey through the Good News of Jesus in a unique way. It reveals Jesus as the incarnate son of God from eternity. From His miraculous signs to His profound "I Am" statements, we witness Jesus offering living water to the thirsty, light to those in darkness, and life to the dead. But this is also a story of conflict: Jesus is relentlessly pursued by those who reject Him, yet He willingly goes to the cross, showing the depths of God's love. As we travel from His first miracle to His ultimate victory over death, John invites us to see and believe—that in Jesus, we find eternal life and the very presence of God among us. Connect to God's revealing Word in this series that uncovers the rich, layered truths of John's Gospel and the unshakable hope it offers. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
Healing on the sabbath.
Healing on the Sabbath.
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
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Senior Pastor David Dwight continued our sermon series, The Meaning of Miracles, with a reading from Matthew 12. In this passage of scripture, Jesus heals a man with a crippled hand on the day of the Sabbath. It is no coincidence that Jesus healed on this day and did so six other Sabbath days. This day was for God's people to rest from their labor, but also to connect with God more than the rest of the week. The Sabbath was and is an invitation to wholeness and oneness with God Himself. Jesus, restoring wholeness to the man with the crippled hand, was pointing to His Father. Jesus was displaying the character of God to the world. Our God is a god of wholeness, dignity, light, and love. He is a God of restoration and redemption. He desires to restore our wholeness. He is inviting us to connect with Him deeply and fully so that we would be restored, renewed, and fulfilled.Dive deeper by listening to past sermons at:www.hopechurchrva.com/sermons__Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva
Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 161. In Jerusalem, a man who had been sick for 38 years lay near a pool called Bethesda, hoping to be healed. One day, Jesus saw him and told him to get up and walk, and the man was instantly healed. The Jewish leaders were upset because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, a day of rest, but Jesus explained that He was doing His Father, God's work, showing that He was sent by God to do amazing things. Sign up to receive Kids Bible in a Year devotionals in your inbox every weekday: https://www.kidsbibleinayear.com/ Get ready to experience the Bible designed specifically for children with the official KidsBibleinaYear.com podcast, led by Julia Jeffress Sadler. This captivating audio series presents the age-old wisdom of the Bible in an engaging format that will captivate your kids. Each episode Julia translates biblical teachings into real-life applications, making Bible comprehension a breeze for young minds. And if you want more Christian resources and content, you can download the Pray.com app. Pray.com is the digital destination for faith, offering over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime Bible stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible. For more resources on how to live a successful Christian life, visit Julia Jeffress Sadler's website at https://ptv.org/julia/. This episode is sponsored by Little Passports. Visit LittlePassports.com/blessed and use promo code BLESSED to receive 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Mark 3-1-6, Jesus breaks the traditions of the rabbis and heals on the Sabbath. Because of this, the Pharisees wanted to kill Jesus. How did Jesus respond to their lack of compassion-- Join Pastor Steve as he continues his study in the gospel of Mark.
In Mark 3:1-6, Jesus breaks the traditions of the rabbis and heals on the Sabbath. Because of this, the Pharisees wanted to kill Jesus. How did Jesus respond to their lack of compassion? Join Pastor Steve as he continues his study in the gospel of Mark.
When are we going to experience the greatness of God's kingdom? If we're still waiting, Jesus confronts us with a different timeline. Listen in to hear more.
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With spit and mud, Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man in John 9. But the blindness of the Pharisees proved a deeper problem...
With spit and mud, Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man in John 9. But the blindness of the Pharisees proved a deeper problem...
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In discussing Jesus healing on the Sabbath, Fr Aaron explained why this was such a big deal to the Jewish leaders. He also highlighted how Jesus shows that the “law of mercy” supersedes all other laws in the Bible. We concluded by discussing the Bible's systematic favoring of the weak and humble, and how this has impacted Western civilization, to the extent we often take this approach for granted.
Series: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Passage: Luke 13:10-21
Jesus heals a man that was invalid for 38 years and it brings about a conflict with the religious leaders.