Sermons on Malachi 1:1-4:7:

Giving God Your Treasure Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007

Sermon #3 in Stewardship series. This talks about why anything short of the full tithe is robbing God.

Stewardship Series #3 “Giving God Your Treasure” Malachi 3:6-12 One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi, who took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window. "Look out there," he said. The rich man looked into the street. "What do you see?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why I Tithe Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Shows the reasons I give tithes to the Lord.

Title: Why I tithe Theme: Text: Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 6:19-21,33 Introduction As I prepared for this message I began to think about what I wanted to accomplish today. What main point do I want to bring across. If anything it is that I really believe in what I have said about stewardship. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Receiving A Blessing Form The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Helps people understand that we miss out on God’s blessings when we do not give to him.

Title: How to receive a blessing from God Theme: To help people understand that we miss out on God’s blessings when we do not give to him. Text: Malachi 3:7-17 Today I would like to talk to you about giving. If there is one thing that is common between the Israelites and Christians it is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007

An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things God Is Unable To Do!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 27, 2007

God who created all things, yet the Bible tells of three things God cannot do. In this sermon outline as we put forth that which our great God is unable to do reveals more of the greatness and love of God. He points to what He has done more than what He

THREE THINGS GOD IS UNABLE TO DO! God who created all things, yet the Bible tells of three things God cannot do. In this sermon outline as we put forth that which our great God is unable to do reveals more of the greatest and love of God. He points to what He has done more than what He cannot ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Love Grown Cold

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

It is not that we loved God. He loved us. God wants intimacy with us. God chose to establish a relationship with His people

Love Grown Cold Malachi 1:6-1:7 Love Grown Cold Malachi Chapters 1-4 (See also "Putting God First") The Book of Malachi begins with Gods declaration: "I have loved you,’ says the Lord" It is not that we loved God. He loved us. God wants intimacy with us. God chose to establish a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Letting Go And Loving It Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Last in the stewardship series. Emphasis on joyful giving.

LETTING GO AND LOVING IT Giving With a Purpose-Part 3 Sunday, January 28, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Flip Wilson was a popular comedian several years ago, and one of his characters was a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” Flip did a Skit where he told about this preacher. He’d shout ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Second Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Love your neighbor, as yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 22:39

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Missionary Or A Mission Field

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 26, 2007

Our task is to reach the world around us for Jesus Christ

The mission field calls to our minds far-away places of sacrifice, physical hardship, long separation from loved ones, and a touch of the exotic. The Bible tells us that the mission field is any place: 1) Where paganism saturates daily life, 2) Where differing cultures exist 3) Where a clear ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Robbing God Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

The principle of tithing shows our trust of God. It shows if He (in your mind) is big enough to handle your life. His promise is that He will not only take care of us but that He will fill the barns with blessing - if we trust Him!

INTRODUCTION A. Why Now? 1. Began a Series “How do we Accomplish the Vision” a. “Whether on Temple and even More So if on Bullsboro” b. Part I – Last week was the importance of the Journey in that “We Must Offer God Our Best” from the example of Mary. We considered the statement, “God does not ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Invisible Guest At Our Wedding" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 22, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God expects believers NOT TO DEFRAUD (or cheat on)their spouses.

Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG) 22 April 2007 (Kenny Harris III’s Birthday) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: God expects us to protect the spirit of marriage, within us, by not defrauding our spouses. References: Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG); Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Exegetical Paper on Malachi 3:6-12 - Encouraging a careful examination at scripture itself, especially in "well-known" passages where "everybody knows what that says." The context and connections of the passage only reinforce the content...but do we list

The Obscurity of the Familiar: Content, Context and Connection in Malachi 3:6-12 Section One: Introduction Most North American Christians coming to Malachi 3:6-12 encounter the obscurity of the familiar. The panacea of Malachi 3:10 has been prescribed by ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving To God Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

God promises to provide when you give to Him.

Giving to God The Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 1 Malachi 3:7-12 I want to start a new series today about “Financial Freedom.” I will spend this week and next week on the positive and negative sides of finances. Today I want to talk about giving to God. Next week, I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's "Trust" Fund – Tithing

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

God is interested in your money. Not because He needs your money…for He certainly does not!…but because YOU need it! Since you are important to God, your money is important to God.

Introduction: God is interested in your money. Not because He needs your money…for He certainly does not!…but because YOU need it! Since you are important to God, your money is important to God. God is interested in how you secure it/spend it/save it/share it. Immediately, some people say…don’t ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three Stages Of Giving

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What kind of giver are you?

A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Holiness