Leftovers For God Series
Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012
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Serving and honoring God as his redeemed children means that we give him our very best - give to him from your heart.
Malachi 1:6-14Do you like leftovers? They can be perfectly delicious. Some even prefer leftovers like cold pizza the next morning. But how many of us would dare to serve our leftovers to an honored dinner guest? It might just be delicious, but we simply could not do it. Instead we give our very ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Life With The Father Series
Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2012
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What is the real evidence that we live with the Father? What is the real evidence that we have spiritual eyes that God has revealed Himself to? Is it hands raised in the sanctuary, a hymn sung in quartet harmony, a chorus completed on Sunday morning? N
Intro: What is the real evidence that we live with the Father? What is the real evidence that we have spiritual eyes that God has revealed Himself to? Is it hands raised in the sanctuary, a hymn sung in quartet harmony, a chorus completed on Sunday morning? No. It is obedience to God’s ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
God's Never-Ending Love Series
Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Aug 3, 2012
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Despite our failure and compromise, God loves us and has done everything possible for us to be in his presence. But we must respond and receive that never-ending love.
They were good times! Israel had just rebuilt their temple from scratch after it had lay in ruins for 70 years. Their country had been over-run by the Babylonians who destroyed their cities and took most of the population captive in Babylon. But finally a new empire arose, the Persians, who freed ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014
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What does God consider acceptable worship?
The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him LightlyMalachi 1:6-14IntroductionThe third of the Ten Commandments reads: “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). Often we think of this as ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
No One Likes A Hating God Series
Contributed by Troy Luttrell on May 5, 2014
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This sermon seeks to answer the questions, "Does God hate me?" "What does it mean for God to hate?"
Ill: “Don’t be hating on me.” Author Anne Lamott – “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people that you do.”Background:•Reading of 1 John 4:7-8 & Malachi 1:2-3. •When ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Spiritual Pollution
Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 18, 2014
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SPIRITUAL POLLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE.
SPIRITUAL POLLUTIONOBSERVATION: MALACHI (MESSENGER) WAS THE LAST OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE TO HEBREWS WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOVE AND POWER OF GOD BUT SLIPPED INTO SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE PRIMARILY TO THE JEWISH CLERGYMEN WHO CONTINUED TO DISOBEY GOD’S ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
How I Know That God Loves Me
Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 11, 2012
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At times in our lives we may find ourselves as we focus on our problems, Does God love me? How does God love me? For the next few minutes I want to share with you how I know that God loves me.
How I Know that God Loves MeMalachi 1:2The book of Malachi is about the indifference of Israel to God’s love. The Lord tells Israel, “I have loved you” – literally I have loved you in the past and continue to love you. To which they replied “How have you loved us?” Their reply reflects their ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Worthwhile Worship Series
Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013
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Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.
See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase:One man’s trash is…[Wait for answers]That’s right:One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
All Churched Out Series
Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
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Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!
“All Churched Out”Malachi Series Pt. 3July 7, 2013IntroductionAMalachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant.1In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!a1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Worthless Worship
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010
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Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement
WORTHLESS WORSHIPCopyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved.Text: Mal. 1:11-13I.DISRESPECTFUL SERVICEA.Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship.B.Israel Was Showing God No Respect.C.Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence.II.DISQUALIFIED ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
"The Burden Of God”
Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009
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The driving force of this word to God’s people is to bring them back to the place of genuine gratitude, respect, reverence, honor and love for the Lord (1:6, 11, 14; 2:5; 3:5, 16; 4:2, & 5).
MALACHI 1:1-5This book is filled with Theological lessons, Christological (about Jesus) lessons, Eschatological (end times) lessons and practical lessons - we will focus on the later. It will jolt your modesty. But it’s a Word from God.This book is written in time when you would have thought ...read more
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"Unacceptable Worship”
Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009
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This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and grieves Him. When our worship is unaccep
“UNACCEPTABLE WORSHIP”Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.comMALACHI 1:6-14This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and ...read more
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Worth Of Worship (Part 1) Series
Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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How we worship shows how much worth we give God.
May I ask all the fathers to please stand up? Happy Father’s Day! Let me pray for you…Have you ever wondered, “What’s the difference between father’s day and mother’s day?” A boy answered, “Well, Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day… only you don’t spend so much on Father’s Day.” That’s why ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Honoring God's Name Series
Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 19, 2009
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Malachi identifies four changes God’s people need to make in order to honor God’s name.
Last week I was talking with a man who owns a rental property in this neighbor-hood. It is a nice looking house and he told me that he had just finished fixing it up – again. “People just don’t care,” he told me. “My last renters put holes in the wall, broke three windows plus the glass in the ...read more
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Denomination: Brethren
"good Enough For God?"
Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009
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This sermon addresses how we tend to give God our "leftovers" instead of our best.
The passage of scripture that we’ll be studying today was written around 432 B.C. and it was proclaimed to the children of Israel in city of Jerusalem. Open your bibles with me if you will to Malachi chapter one.I want to give you just a little background on what led up to this message from the ...read more
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Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist