Series Description:
"At the Movies Special Edition" shows snippets from popular public funded show - The Chosen. Pastor Sean creates a message based on themes from the show. It's one of our most popular and fun series as God speaks to you through each film. Due to the content of this series this message will not be available to view online after it is live on Sunday mornings.

Message Description:
Have you ever felt stuck—emotionally, spiritually, or mentally—wondering if you’ll ever rise again? This message dives deep into John 5 and the healing at the Pool of Bethesda to explore how Jesus lifts us from the ground when we’ve been down far too long.

With powerful teaching, real historical insight, and spiritual clarity, we’ll ask: What’s holding you down—and are you ready to get up?

You’ll discover five key steps to leave behind false assumptions, confront hard truths, take bold steps of faith, tune out toxic voices, and start making life-giving choices. Plus, you’ll gain confidence in the reliability of the Bible—even when difficult questions arise.

Whether your setback has lasted 38 days or 38 years, Jesus is still asking, “Do you want to be made well?”

5 Steps to Getting Off the Ground
Each step mirrors one of the five porches at the Pool of Bethesda.

The man believed the only way to healing was getting into the pool.

Truth: The pool wasn’t his solution—Jesus was.

God gives strength for every step—just take it.

Let this be the day you get off the ground.

TALK IT OVER

1. Feeling Stuck: What’s Holding You Down?
“When Jesus saw him lying there… he said to him, ‘Do you want to get well?’” – John 5:6 (NIV)
- What area of your life feels stuck or paralyzed right now?
- How have you seen that “being stuck” affect your faith or view of Jesus?

2. False Assumptions: Are You Trusting in the Wrong Thing?
“I have no one to help me into the pool… someone else goes down ahead of me.” – John 5:7 (NIV)
- What false assumptions (like “if I just had this, I’d be happy”) have you believed?
- What are you tempted to look to for healing or purpose besides Jesus?

3. Desire to Change: Do You Want to Be Made Well?
Jesus asked him, “Do you want to get well?”
- Why do you think Jesus asked such a personal and direct question?
- Be honest: Do you want to grow in your faith and healing, or are you hesitant? Why?

4. Taking Responsibility: Are You Owning Your Faith?
“The man didn’t even answer directly… he made excuses.”
- Are there any excuses you’ve been making that keep you from healing or believing?
- What would it look like to take ownership of your spiritual growth this week?

5. Scary Steps: What Is God Asking You to Do in Faith?
“Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’” – John 5:8 (NIV)
- What step of obedience or faith might Jesus be calling you to take right now?
- What’s holding you back from saying yes?

6. Listening to the Right Voices: Who Are You Letting Influence You?
“It is the Sabbath… It is not lawful for you to carry your mat.” – John 5:10 (NIV)
- What voices in your life are helping your faith? What voices are hurting it?
- Do you have people in your life encouraging you to walk in the new life Jesus offers?

7. New Life, New Choices: Are You Protecting the Miracle?
“See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.” – John 5:14 (NIV)
- How can past patterns or choices try to pull us back down, even after Jesus lifts us up?
- What new choices or boundaries do you need to make to protect your healing?

9. Confidence in the Bible: Can You Trust God’s Word?
“There are more than 5,000 manuscripts… 99% identical.”
- Has doubt in Scripture ever shaken your faith?
- How does knowing the reliability of the Bible strengthen your trust in Jesus?

10. Testimony in Hand: Are You Stewarding Your Story?
“What you were cured from, you now carry.”
- What has Jesus healed you from that you now carry as a testimony?