Sermons on Added Scripture:

Scripture Reading (Nehemiah 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 9, 2025

How important is reading scripture in church?

How important is scripture reading in the assembly of the saints, and giving the sense, so that people understand the reading? Let’s look at Nehemiah 8. How long was Ezra’s reading of God’s law on the Day of Trumpets? Are we that eager to hear God’s word? On the first day of the seventh month, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

12 Ordinary Men - Peter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Peter based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Phillip based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Twelve Ordinary Men - Nathanael Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 19, 2012

This is a study of Nathanael based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - John Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of John based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - James Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of James based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. James: The Apostle of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - Andrew Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Andrew based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012

This is a study of Matthew and Thomas based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Twelve Ordinary Men - Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012

This is a study of Judas Iscariot based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline that is also posted. Twelve Ordinary Men Judas the Traitor Mat 26:25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, "Rabbi, is it I?" He said to him, "You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Many today accept the doctrine of "Original Sin" or "Total Hereditary Depravity" as basic truth; yet, it is not supported by the Bible nor was it taught in the early Church.

The doctrine of "Original Sin" basically states that Adam’s guilt has been passed down to each member of the human race. Thus, we are born condemned sinners. We are separated from God and His grace from birth. We are born spiritually dead. Only the blood of Christ can remove the stain and guilt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corporate Nature Of Scripture & The Church

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jun 16, 2023

Preaching is often individualist in nature, but scripture emphases' the kingdom, the people, and the church. This lesson gives the importance of the body and how the parts support the body and not the other way around.

INTRODUCTION In change management, you always want to address those that must adopt the change by making the point of What’s in it for me? Why should I change what I am comfortable with for this new method of doing business? If you can’t adequately address this question the change will probably ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Scripture Verses Can Be Interpreted Privately

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us to interpret the bible privately for our own sole purpose but according to His own purpose with His HOLY SPIRIT interpreting it for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you interpreting the bible privately? No. Because I refer to pastors, leaders, commentaries on how a verse is interpreted, I go on another way of reading even the Greek and Hebrew language of it for correct interpretation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Scripture Verses Can Be Interpreted Privately

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us to interpret the bible privately for our own sole purpose but according to His own purpose with His HOLY SPIRIT interpreting it for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you interpreting the bible privately? No. Because I refer to pastors, leaders, commentaries on how a verse is interpreted, I go on another way of reading even the Greek and Hebrew language of it for correct interpretation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Question Thomas Asked In Scripture

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2020

Thomas heard something he didn't understand. He asked Jesus to explain it.

Introduction Many of us think of Thomas as a disciple, or even a doubter, but we sometimes forget that he asked one of the greatest questions in Scripture. My personal opinion is that he was a very analytical type of individual, one who wanted to be sure before he made a decision. Too many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist