Tag: John 5:1-9
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“As Soon As…” – A Sermon On John 5:1-9
For thirty-eight years the man in today’s gospel (John 5:1-9) has sat on his … mat. That’s a long time. Every day for thirty-eight years doing the same old things. Waiting. Watching. Hoping. Wondering if today is the day. Sitting on his mat has become a way of life for this man. His life is Read more
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Where Are You Stuck In Your Life Today? – A Sermon On John 5:1-9
Where are you stuck in your life today? I think we all have times in our lives when we feel stuck. The man in today’s gospel (John 5:1-9) is stuck. For thirty-eight years he has been sitting on his … mat. That’s a long time. Every day is the same. He sits on his mat. Read more
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Get Up Off Your Mat – A Sermon on John 5:1-9
Thirty-eight years is a long time to sit on your mat. Every day is the same. Waiting. Watching. Hoping. Not much changes. Sitting on his mat has become a way of life for the man in today’s gospel. His life is stagnant. He’s unable to see that the deep well of life is within him. Read more