Sermons on Mitchell Scates:

Sittin With A Sinner Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Jesus loves everyone regardless of sin in our lives.

Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Do With Jesus? Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Everyone must make a decision about Christ one way or the other in their lifetime

Mathew 2 Introduction: Illustration “Savior & Judge” - There are two common and typical responses to Jesus and the gospel I. You can hate Him and be angry (v. 16) - Illustration “A Father’s Will” A. Jesus was a threat to his position B. Jesus was a threat to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

There's Death In The Pot

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 23, 2021

A look at the miracle of Elisha when poison gourds were put into the stew.

On Easter Sunday we had lunch out at the house and all the kids and grandkids came over. Sister Betty was there too. It was a good time. Family all getting together. But after we were done eating some of us went out MUSHROOM HUNTING. We were looking for MURREL mushrooms or the BIG WHITE ones ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Tag School Yard Games #2 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 23, 2021

As Jesus called the disciples, He calls you and I today. Tag, you're it.

3/21/21 A.M. “Tag” Matthew 4:13-22 School Games #2 A couple of weeks ago I preached an IMPORTANT MESSAGE on, “RED ROVER, RED ROVER let Mitch come on over.” If you missed it, you’ll be OK. This morning I want to go back to the SCHOOL YARD. I guess I’ve been REMINISCING too much lately. But I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Slayer Of Hate, The Giver Of Peace

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 19, 2021

A three point sermon on the destruction of the ENMITY and how Jesus has brought us Peace

Ephesians 2:11-22 11/21/21 a.m. Jesus, the SLAYER of HATRED the MAKER of PEACE In this day and age SUPERHEROES are the BIG THING. I mean you have the X-MEN, Marvel Comics and all the rest. Superman was the first well known superhero. He was in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Since then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Man

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 4, 2021

A three part message on the Nation of Judah and where, what and how God wrote upon their heart.

Jeremiah 17:1-7 12/5/21 a.m. I really like WILL ROGERS. He was a great actor. (If you’ve never watched Judge Priest it’s a great film) But he was also a great comedian. He didn’t care if you were a Republican or a Democrat, he would make jokes about both parties. One of his famous lines ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hide And Seek School Yard Games #3 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 2, 2021

A sermon about our Savior seeking us.

Easter Sunday 4/4/21 A.M. Luke 19:1-10 Well, a few weeks ago I talked about our first School Yard Game. “Red Rover” Do you all remember that? Satan looks for the WEAK LINK in our lives. And then a couple of weeks ago I talked about the second School Yard Game. “Tag, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:1-7, Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Object Lesson

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 15, 2022

The somewhat odd story of Jeremiah and the Girdle.

Jeremiah 13:1-11 January 16, 2022 A.M. You folks out there who have had the opportunity to teach children KNOW that one of the best ways to really get something into their heads is to use OBJECT LESSONS. I’m 55 and I can still remember things that were taught to me as a child when an OBJECT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 21, 2022

A three point sermon on how short life is but the hope we have in Jesus.

I have preached right around 75 funerals these past 8 years that I’ve been Pastor here. I’ve been with several people as they went off into eternity. I have dealt with death. But these last two years or so has been kind of tough because I’ve dealt with DEATH in a different way. Did you know ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Are The Mighty Fallen

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 5, 2022

A sermon on the Eulogy David gave for King Saul and Jonathan

“How are the Mighty Fallen” 2/6/22 a.m. 2 Samuel 1:17-27 I don’t know where you all get your news. Most of us watch FOX news. In the OLD DAYS you watched ABC, CBS, NBC. As a kid I remember David Brinkley, Harry Reasoner, Roger Mudd, I used to laugh at his name, and of course, Walter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The Resurrection has power for our lives

Introduction: -Illustration “Benjamin Franklin’s Epitaph” - Of the four gospels they each have their own perspective on the account we have read here - Matthew deals with the peculiar insistence on the great Galilean appearance of the Risen Savior - St. John, as his central or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Between The Pastor And The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The church needs to know the Biblical view of the relationship between the pastor and the church

I. The current conflict in the average church - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, - The pastors agenda - Sometimes the pastor is looking out for himself - The process of choosing a pastor - The standards for decision making - The lack of trust in the new pastor - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The return of Christ should encourage us to: 1. Look forward to it. 2. Serve God more faithfully 3. Tell as many people as we can.

Introduction: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. Biblical Fact about the Return of Jesus Christ A. The certainty of His return 1. It was promised by Jesus before His death (John 14:1-3) 2. It was prophesied by Jesus to occur at the end of the age (Matt 24:3-42) 3. It was promised by the angels immediately ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Charge

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

Wedding

-As we gather together today in the house of God to perform this ceremony in the eyes of God - may it be known to all in attendance that the ceremony is for the purpose of establishing -a commitment which was ordained by God. The marriage ceremony is a joyous occasion. - It is to be cherished, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three People God Doesn’t Know

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

There is no one God cannot love, forgive, or save

Intro: The story of “The Showing of Love I. God Doesn’t know a Sinner He can’t love (John 8:1-11) - Story of “A Father’s Love” - The Pharisees feigned concern for the law and for Jesus as a Rabi - They called Him master even though they denied it earlier - This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist