Following The Laws Is NOT The Point | How To Find True Life in Jesus!

This sermon explores John's Gospel, specifically the healing of the lame man in John 5, to reveal two counterfeit sources of life that humans often pursue: religion and cultural myths of success. The pastor emphasizes that John wrote his Gospel not merely to record miracles, but to point people toward Jesus as the true source of "zoe" life—eternal, abundant life that begins now. The sermon challenges listeners to recognize that religious activity, personal achievement, and worldly success cannot provide the fullness of life that only comes through relationship with Jesus. The pastor demonstrates how Jesus intentionally disrupted religious legalism by healing on the Sabbath and confronted cultural lies by healing the man without using the pool he believed would save him. The central message is that Jesus doesn't affirm our false narratives about what will bring us life; instead, He asks us directly: "Do you want to get well?" True life comes not from getting into the "pool" first or following religious rules, but from encountering Jesus Himself, who is life.