Sermons on Mitchell Scates:

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homeland Security

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 25, 2003

The Christian’s defense from Fear and Anxiety in the present distress. Christians have their own "Homeland Security" because "Our citizenship is in Heaven.” Our Security lies in God, Jesus and Heaven.

Homeland Security Romans 13:1–4, Philippians 3:17–21 INTRODUCTION Anxiety, and even fear, of war and possible terrorist attacks on American soil has made its way into the hearts of almost everyone in our country. After ‘9-11’ our lives changed forever. Gone was the untouchable sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming "Super" Conquerors Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Do you know someone who is suffering, either Physically or Emotionally? Have you ever suffered? Have you ever seen suffering that seemed unfair? We are indeed living in a time of suffering. What we have here is a statement from God that shows us how

Becoming “Super” Conquerors Romans 8:18–39 THESIS: To show how God helps us overcome suffering. INTRODUCTION Have you noticed lately that you can’t buy just plain dish detergent any more? How about detergent? Even bleach, you can’t even buy just plain bleach anymore. Everything today is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Come To The Table Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 18, 2003

A study of the Lord’s Supper: 1. It’s Practice 2. It’s Purpose and 3. It’s Perpetuity.

Come to the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34 INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Savior's Love Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

Part 1 of 4 from the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Used prior to Christmas.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? The Savior’s Love 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION Bill Keane’s comic strip, Family Circus, has communicated a beautiful truth about Christmas. As the children were setting up their nativity set, little Dolly held up the baby Jesus and declared, “Here’s the star of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

The example of Abraham and Sarah’s faith.

Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Hebrews 11:8 – 19 INTRODUCTION “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Heb. 11:1 – 2). As we continue in our walk through the portrait gallery of Faith’s Hall of Fame we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 16, 2004

Popular TV show host, Dr. Phil McGraw, has a famous "one—liner" that I think best relates for us today what Paul was saying here in our passage. What Paul is saying to us is GET REAL!

Get Real! 1 Corinthians 16:13—14 INTRODUCTION Chapter sixteen of 1 Corinthians concludes Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth. In his final words Paul gives the Corinthians some strong final words that really wrap up "in a nutshell" what he has been trying to teach them. 1Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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

Bought With A Price Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

We all possess something inherently valuable and therefore we need to act as if our lives depended upon it, because it does! A Revision of a previous sermon from the same passage.

Bought with a Price Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION What do you figure you’re worth? According to an estimate by scientists from the American Chemical Society, the total value of all the elements in an average adult body would be $25. But before you settle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Path To Salvation Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

Teaching Christ is teaching that anything but Christ is false and doomed for destruction. The Hebrew writer here in our text shows us that since the evidence is on the side of Christ, we have only one choice. We must follow after Jesus, the One Path

The One Path to Salvation Hebrews 4:14–5:10 INTRODUCTION A Jewish man had a son who did not take his faith seriously. The father warned him that if his attitude did not change, he would send the boy to the Holy Land to become a good Jew. The son continued to refuse and true to his word, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Assurance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

The Hebrew writer is encouraging us to be diligent to the end. The result of this diligence allows one to have that full assurance of salvation that God has promised. To KNOW, without a doubt that you are saved, that when you die your home will be in He

Full Assurance Series: Messages from Hebrews 6:1–12 Hebrews INTRODUCTION From 1960 to 1981, Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News. It’s a position he might have never attained had he let an earlier experience tarnish his determination. At the age of twenty-one, Cronkite was doing what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Five Minutes After Death

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002

A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Through Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Examines just how God plans to keep His Promise to save man through Christ.

Righteousness through Faith Romans 3:1–31 INTRODUCTION • In Romans chapter one Paul told us of The Promise of God, which leads to salvation. • Paul also outlined, in chapters one and two, the Common Bond of Sin that both the Jews and Gentiles shared. • In chapter three Paul starts to shed light ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ