Sermons on Malachi 3:6-18:

What The Bible Says About Debt

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To examine what the Bible says about debt and gives some suggestions about staying out of debt

What the Bible Says About Debt Luke 7:41-50 Primary Purpose: To share God’s principles about debt They say that over 40% of Americans are in debt in any single year. I think that’s probably even higher for our area. I say that because according to the 2000 census, 23.2% of households in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Designated Storehouse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 28, 2003

A sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-12 “God’s Designated Storehouse” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Although the Mosaic Law remained in effect for 15 centuries, from the time of Moses to the time of Christ’s death at Calvary, the people often ignored, defied, or ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Tithing

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 2, 2003

Tithing based on the principle of the "cherem"

Cherem 1999 February 7, 1999 AM Deut 29:9 (Deu 29:9 NKJV) "Therefore keep the words of this covenant, and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do. Most of you know that one Sunday each February I minister on Tithing. Most of you also know that the center focus of that message usually ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Walk Of Trust Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Trust is a key principle in learning obedience as a steward of God’s resources. This message examines the essential element of our walk of trust in God’s ability to meet our needs.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART FIVE THE WALK OF TRUST PROVERBS 3:5-10; MALACHI 3:10 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION This month we are focusing our attention on the purpose of our church: A Church that understands the importance of THE FORWARD WALK. The forward walk is essential if we are to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Ever Change?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 11, 2003

The child of God can rejoice when considering the ways in which God cannot change...and further rejoice when considering the ways in which He does change!

DOES GOD EVER CHANGE? “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. God, Himself, never changes but there are times when He changes His mind or alters His decrees. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love - Part 3

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 17, 2003

In this chapter we have, a promise of the coming of the Messiah and His forerunner.

In this chapter we have, a promise of the coming of the Messiah and His forerunner. Verse one - “Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

When You Give Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

message detailing the who, when, where, why, and how of giving.

 I. You’ll be receiving 40 Days with Jesus in three weeks A. Simple devotional designed for personal or family devotions B. 6 weeks of daily scriptures on the life of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) leading up to the Easter Holiday Weekend C. Challenge will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Your Best In Worship

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 19, 2003

Just as the Israelites in Malachi’s day offered second rate worship to God, it is possible that we are doing the same. Nine practical suggestions to insure that you are giving God your best in worship.

GIVING YOUR BEST IN WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-14) 1. We talk a lot about giving our best… a. Whether it is on the job, or in school, or on the athletic field…we emphasize giving our best b. Did you know that when it comes to worship, God wants you to give your best? 2. Open Bible to Malachi 1:6-14 - in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, John 4:24, Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tithing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 29, 2003

Mal 3:8,9-WILL A MAN ROB GOD? YET YE HAVE ROBBED ME. BUT YE SAY, WHEREIN HAVE WE ROBBED THEE? His answer is: IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. YE ARE CURSED WITH A CURSE: FOR YE HAVE ROBBED ME. There is a lot of misleading preaching on prosperity in the church tod

TITHING 1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

God doesn’t run out of compassion and He is not short on power!

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

Problem Analysis

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 28, 2003

Life is full of problems to solve; this is an introduction to an approach which may be helpful.

In previous messages I touched upon a process called KT Decision Analysis. There is also a related process called KT Problem Analysis. This process is used to solve problems in industry and the originators of the approach Charles H. Kepner and Benjamin B. Tregoe recognised that problem solving must ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Immutability Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

The Immutability of God Explains Why We Can Depend Upon God, and Why God is Worthy of Our Worship and our Submission

The Immutablity of God (topical) Intro 1. When it comes to matters of theology, most dictionaries do not recognize the vocabulary. 2. Take two words we will use today: aseity and immutability. Only my large 3 volume dictionary has those words. You can check yours when you get home. 3. But why ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 46:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Eavesdropped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002

God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring People - The Tithe

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

The Biblical tithe is a prescription for the restoration of people.

Tithing is not the art of raising money, it is the art of people raising! 1. READ verse 7 “you have not followed My prescriptions” 2. Malachi 3 was not just another approach to raise money... 3. IT WAS A BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE TO RAISE AND RESTORE PEOPLE!!!! 4. The priests were corrupt & the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist