Sermons on Mitchell Scates:

Spiritual Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 24, 2001

The sermon deals with the hardening of the spiritual heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Three) "Spiritual Cholesterol" Introduction A. "For this people’s heart has become calloused; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8, Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intensive Care For Broken Hearts Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

To show some reasons why God needs people with broken hearts

The Heart of the Matter (Part Two) "Intensive Care for Broken Hearts" Introduction A. Example - It was 1974 B.T. (Before Tia) I was in 3rd grade at ACA. I had a crush on a girl in the 4th grade. I took the mature 3rd grade approach and wrote her a note. I laid it all on the line. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18, Psalm 51:16-17, Psalm 139:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resuscitating Tired Hearts Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

The sermons discusses the causes and the cures for the tired heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Four) "Resuscitating Tired Hearts" Introduction A. Example - A married couple sits in a counselor’s office. She says, "He comes home on time, buys me an occasional gift, he provides for the family, but I just don’t feel like I have his heart any more!" 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Prayer Is Priority Series

Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000

The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-5

Denomination: *other

The Ultimate Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 1, 2003

To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. Part 2 of 4 in The Ultimate Christ series.

The Ultimate Example Philippians 2:5–8 THESIS: To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. INTRODUCTION There was a movie out recently called Shallow Hal. In that move, Hal was given the gift of seeing a woman not as she looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit-Unity And Diversity In God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

An introduction to the Trinity, One God, and The Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Mark 1:9–11 A Japanese convert struggling to grasp the idea of the Trinity. Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary teacher. “Honorable Son, very good. But Honorable Bird, I do not understand at all.” Illustration taken from A. Todd Coget at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indwelling Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003

How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only operating in the lives of Chri

The Holy Spirit The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-28, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making An Effort To Rest Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

The Promise of entering God’s Rest still stands!

Making an Effort to Rest Hebrews 4:1–11 INTRODUCTION If today I told you that somewhere in the building there were tickets for everyone here to enjoy an all expense paid vacation, would you be interested in searching for them? Suppose I hid them so good that no matter how hard you looked you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Christ In Prayer

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Jesus teaches us how to pray Patient, Persistent, and Passionate Prayers.

Following Christ in Prayer Luke 18:1–14 INTRODUCTION • 1 John 2:6 “6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” • Jesus is our example, if we want to learn how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, we must follow His teaching. • Luke 11:1–4 - Jesus’ Model Prayer: Elements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

We are promised answers to our prayers when we: Approach with Confidence, Approach in Compliance (to His will), and Approach in Certainty.

Get Your Prayers Answered! 1 John 5:14–15 INTRODUCTION Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Servants

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A study of Deacons: Definition, Divine Order, and Designation.

Special Servants 1 Timothy 3:8–13 INTRODUCTION • Last week (insert names) was set before you a deacon. • What an exciting time! To see a church grow spiritually. • Elders have asked me to speak on this subject. MAIN BODY I. Definition A. Our English work for Deacon is translated from the Greek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freed To Be A Slave! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The Christians great Emancipation from slavery to Sin!

Freed to be a Slave! Romans 6:15–23 INTRODUCTION On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed and presented the Emancipation Proclamation. This great document and speech would change the course of American History leading us into the Civil War. Most importantly though the Emancipation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolutions That Last

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A sermon for making New Year’s Resolutions.

Resolutions that Last Philippians 3:7–14 INTRODUCTION Illustration Once a man moved into a retirement home to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ