Sermons on Doctors Orders:

The 7 Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2022

Heaven is not seriously discussed by most thinking people because the facts about it are so sketchy or dubious that most think it's unknowable or uninteresting. But in reality, the Bible tells us it's greatest party and the most interesting life of all!

THE 7 MYTHS ABOUT HEAVEN Matt. 22:2-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida during an icy winter. The husband was to fly down first and the wife to follow the next day. The husband checked into the hotel and sent an email to his wife. Unfortunately he sent it to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Always On His Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

"Always On My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12th, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.

• Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. • Elvis Presley first made "Always on My Mind" famous, reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. • The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doors In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2022

Matthew is highly regarded these days by Christians because of how powerful his gospel is. But he wasn't always loved. He had a label "tax collector" that made him hated. Why would Jesus a man like him to be a disciple?

OPEN: Back in 2002, a newspaper in Massachusetts had this classified ad: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we just don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” (Reader’s Digest 9/02 p. 145) The Bible is a collection of stories where God knew why people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Soul And Body

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2023

Heaven is great, but no one is in a hurry to get there. It is God's will to heal the sick. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Therefore we live to manifest heaven on earth.

I have been in the ministry now for over 40 years. My First congregation was senior people. People in the church who were on pension. Some were single because either their wife or husband had died. In all cases, if an elderly person was dying, I never ever met any family member who did not feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Psalm 115:17, Matthew 5:48, John 10:10, Romans 5:1, Matthew 6:25-31  (view more)  (view less)

Thankful For Our Victory!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 5, 2024

Based on 1 Corinthians 15:57 - Challenges hearers to consider the victory that we have in Christ

“THANKFUL FOR OUR VICTORY!” 1 Cor. 15:57 FBCF – 11/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Might look at sermon title & think I’m talking about who’s going to win the Presidential election this Tue but that’s not the subject of this message. However, due of the magnitude of this election, I do want to speak ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue And Putting It On Fire For God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

Words mean something and can be destructive or encouraging

Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Series #3 Taming the tongue and putting it on fire for God James chapter 3:1-10 Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us. Please turn to James chapter 3:1-10. We have been in a series on relationships vs. religion. We have looked at what the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021

There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 29, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Looking at Best Practices for Hearing God's Voice.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” Luke 6:12-16 A sermon for 5/2/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Jeremiah 7:23-24, Psalm 1:1-3, John 10:4, James 1:5-7, Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:46, John 15:14, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It: Patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2024

THE BIBLE SAYS WE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE. Are we demanding instant gratification and bypassing the role of patience. Why has patience become a dirty word in our society?

YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT… PATIENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson.) YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT --- WALK IN PATIENCE. *PATIENCE: to be calm, gentle, no tantrums, ability to endure difficult times, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:36, John 13:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious In His Sight

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you precious in God’s sight? That, however, depends on your relationship with your Creator. If you are truly precious in His sight, then be assured that He has redeemed you by His blood

Opening illustration: I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Easter Egg Hunts Should Be Held In Graveyards Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 27, 2024

A lot of grumpy bunkem occurs in outraged articles in the press about how our country isn't like what is was in the "good ol' Christian days" - but these grumpy ol' codgers have forgotten the truth and joy of the Easter message!

What stories have you seen about Easter in the news? {take any suggestions} Two jumped out at me - and both of them were about Easter Eggs. In the first story a Doctor Andrew Kelso had written an article advising people not to scoff all their Easter Eggs in one go. There was an uproar. He can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8, Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral Template Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 4, 2023

This is a funeral idea and an example with verses.

Good afternoon On behalf of the Family, I would like to thank each of you for being here today. Moments like this are never easy. Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of the hardest things we must do, but having people show love and share in the loss eases the pain. Let's start this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Really Say…?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2025

Satan got Eve to DOUBT God, & TRUST him (Satan) instead. That’s what our message this morning is all about: You Can Trust God & we can trust HIS WORD.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK DID GOD REALLY SAY…? TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; John 8:44 You know the story - way back in the days of Adam & Eve, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, John 8:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2025

But Simeon’s song is sung in fulfillment—the song of a man who waited, watched, and finally whispered, “Lord, now I can rest.”

OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • Imagine sitting in a doctor’s waiting room. • You checked in 20 minutes ago. • Then 40. • Then an hour. • Your name still hasn’t been called. • You try to read the same paragraph in the magazine three times, but your mind keeps drifting to the clock on the wall. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ