Title: Jesus, Changer of Hopeless Situations
Text: John 5:1-10
Main Idea: Jesus Helps us when we turn to Him
I. JESUS HEALS THE DISABLED MAN
II. JESUS HELPS US WHEN WE TURN TO HIM (Rom. 5:6, 10-11)
- God’s character is rescue, renew, and restore!
- Boxed in - Situations beyond our control/abilities
- Boxes that are Self imposed boxes
- Boxes imposed on us by others (v. 10)
- We don’t have to wait until everything is just right! (Mark 10:27)
III. JESUS NEVER STOPS WORKING (v. 15 & 17)
- Jesus Never Stops Working- BELIEVE (Psalm 34:15, 17, 18)
- A New Identity in Christ- BELIEVE! (2 Cor. 5:17)
- I can do all Things Through Christ who strengthens me! (Phil 4:13)
- Believe, Trust, Follow, Take that First Step!