Sermons on Mitchell Scates:

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

The "Secret" Of Gideon's Faith

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Discover the secret of Gideon’s Faith through his conversations with God. The "secret" is revealed in the first letter of each point. Purge (sin from your live), Revive true worship, Act on your Faith, Yield to the will of God. PRAY.

The “Secret” of Gideon’s Faith Judges 6 & 7 INTRODUCTION I. Israel had been handed over to the Midianites. 6:1, 10 A. Midianites ravaged the land. 6:2–6 B. The Israelites cried out to God. 6:6–7 1. God has always wanted the best for His children. a. He sent them a prophet. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The Promise of and the Proclimation of the Gospel of God.

The Gospel of God Romans 1:1–6 INTRODUCTION If you were going to write a letter to a young congregation to encourage them to live righteous lives, what would you write? Suppose this congregation was having a hard time keeping unity and peace among brethren, where would you start? These were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Recognizing Sin Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Recognize the need to Understand God, Seek God and Turn Again to God.

The Importance of Recognizing Sin Romans 3:1–20 INTRODUCTION Illustration Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revealed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Righteousness is Revealed; From God, Through Christ, and To Man.

Revealed Righteousness Romans 3:21–31 INTRODUCTION Illustration One Sunday evening after the traditional two songs, a prayer, and two more songs, the preacher went up to the pulpit and instead of delivering a sermon, he introduced a guest minister who was visiting that evening. In his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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