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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Ministry Under The Microscope

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

    Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Others Upward Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,861 views

    Malachi #3

    Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Accused People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2008
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    Like a prosecuting attorney, God levels accusations against the nation of Israel.

    The Accused People (Malachi 2:1-17) 1. It gives us great satisfaction when someone gets caught cheating. Bonnie Jones shares this story: "I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the checkout line pushing a cart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Hate These Things- God! Malachi Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
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    The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence.

    Malachi Pt 2 “I hate these things!” God Thesis: The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence. Opening Thoughts about our text today: He hates that Levi and its priests have not honored His word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cursing The Clergy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

    “Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    An 'offal' Way Of Service

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
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    As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

    An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unqualified Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 27, 2016
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    BIG IDEA: Those who talk God's talk need to walk God's walk.

    INTRODUCTION: In 2007, the I-35 bridge that crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed suddenly during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The investigation revealed that the gusset plates that connect girders together in the truss system were undersized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instructions For Ministers Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
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    Because Jesus Christ is the Lord of Hosts; you must practice ministry that gives honor to His name.

    Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:10-16. Do you know what treacherous living looks like? In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. FCF: People deal treacherously against their brother. Why does God reject offerings? Mal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weighing God Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012
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    God ought to be honored through our heart, words, and our body.This will be a testimony to the world of the glory of God.

    Before he became president, Andrew Jackson was known for using violence in order to defend his honor. He survived 15 duels so that it was said that his body was so filled with lead that it "rattled like a bag of marbles." Duels are no longer held today. But in the past, they were fairly normal. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “be Whole-Hearted” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2012
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    Malachi calls the priests of his day to whole-heartedly commit to representing the Lord to the people.

    Malachi castigates the priests of Israel for their lack of whole-hearted devotion. While there is truth here to benefit those who serve as leaders among God’s people today, I want us to consider a broader application. Let’s consider how what was said to these priests applies to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instructions For Ministers Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,513 views

    In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers.

    Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:1-9. Do you think God has specific expectations from His ministers? In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers. FCF: People need to know God’s expectations for ministers. What instructions does God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Faithful Priest Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2013
     | 8,761 views

    Every Christ follower is a priest who must fear God and listen to Him

    Twice last month, drivers using their Apple Maps app on their iPhones ended up driving right across the runway at the Fairbanks, Alaska International Airport. Apparently there was a glitch in the app which directed drivers to “Taxiway B”. Although the directions didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    When Your Hero Becomes A Zero Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
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    Malachi is declaring how bad leadership causes “bad” fellowship. (The priesthood had spoiled and corrupted a nation.) Spiritual leaders must accept the responsibility of the call to live holy lives.

    “When Your Hero Becomes a Zero” Malachi Series Pt. 4 July 7, 2013 Introduction A In Malachi, the first group of offenders God addresses are the priests. Malachi 1:6 (NASB) 6 " 'A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 20, 2009
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    We have to discipline our children, and sometimes the things they do are so funny, we have to hold back our laughter in the midst of discipline. There’s nothing funny about the sin that God’s people commit against Him.

    People are funny, and the funniest people, in my judgement are children. As much as we love our children, we soon find out that they require discipline. When my oldest son was born, I took his picture with me to show people. I showed it to an elderly black lady, and I’ll never forget what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Open Windows

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2011
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    Annual Theme for the church for 1988, announcing a program of enhancing the educational ministries.

    (Annual Theme Sunday, Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 1988) A little over a year ago I brought you a report on the rebuilding of Takoma Park Baptist Church. In that report I said that our rebuilding and renewing process could be compared to the business of building a building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist