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Step It Up: Messages From Malachi
Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Experiencing God's Love
Contributed on May 7, 2003
While we often question God’s love, we can rest assured that He has poured out His favor on His people.
Experiencing God’s Love A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She persisted, “You ...read more
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2. Giving God Your Best
Contributed on May 7, 2003
God does not want us to be apathetic when it comes to adoring Him. He would rather have no worship at all than for us to come with paltry praise.
Giving God Your Best After listening restlessly to a long and tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” the father replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, counsels people…and ...read more
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3. Making A Marathon Marriage
Contributed on May 29, 2003
The Lord calls us to keep the covenant of marriage. We must guard ourselves so that we do not break faith with our marriage partner.
Making a Marathon Marriage After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in ...read more
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4. Living In Light Of The Future
Contributed on May 29, 2003
The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)
Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more