Your Possessions Series

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#6]

YOUR POSSESSIONS

Malachi 3:6-18

Introduction:

1. We live in a time in the U.S.A. when we have:

„© More possessions.

„© More conveniences.

„© More debt.

„© More divorce.

„© More crime.

„© More stress induced health problems.

2. We live in a time in the U.S.A. when we have:

„© Less family time.

„© Less spiritual time.

„© Less joy.

„© Less peace.

„© Less happiness.

Malachi 3:6-7

3. If we want things to be good again, we must return to the LORD. Look with me at God¡¦s perspective concerning our possessions.

Your Monetary Possessions

Malachi 3:8-12

1. What God wants: The whole tithe and offerings.

2. What God does in return: He will provide.

3. What if there is not enough to tithe and buy food?

Matthew 6:19-34

Your Life

Malachi 3:13-18

1. Accusation against God: It is a waste of time to serve God. God blesses the evil people more than the good.

2. What God does for those who serve Him: We will be rewarded in Heaven.

3. What if there is not enough time to serve God?

Matthew 6:33-34

Conclusion:

1. If you are here without Christ as Savior, understand that salvation is free; but you must surrender all to God.

Mark 10:17-31

2. Christians, trust God that He will do what He said He would do.

3. Surrender all to Him.