Sermons on Malachi 2:17-3:10:

God's Love For Israel

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003

In chapter one Malachi addressed God’s love for His people. In verses 6-14 of chapter one the priests and the people are charged with cheating. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests is addressed.

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel verses 1-5. In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

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 2

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 17, 2003

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, th

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

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

Things That Never Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003

Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Never Change Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 2, 2003

God is worthy of our praise and trust because He will not change.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction Last week we looked at this passage and considered that in the midst of a world and culture that is constantly changing, it is comforting and assuring that God never changes. He will never change in His great love for man. He will never change how ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Wearying God With Our Words

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003

The Bible teaches that man can weary God with his words. Here are some of the various instances when our words weary God.

WEARYING GOD WITH OUR WORDS “You have wearied the LORD with your words; Yet you say, "In what way have we wearied Him?" Malachi 2:17a (NKJV) The spoken word is among the most powerful means of communication. The Bible teaches that man can weary God with his words. Here are some of the various ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Avoid A Financial Crash Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 2 of series Getting a grip on my Finances focuses on how to avoid a financial crash.

(powerpoint available) SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 A recent poll revealed that only 26% of the people surveyed are satisfied with their finances. That means 74% of the people are not satisfied with their finances. It seems that no matter how much you make it’s never enough. Gallup released a poll recently ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 16:11

Denomination: Methodist

Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 3

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

Our lack of stewardship robs God. How?

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice Malachi 3:7-11 I. Introduction A man called at the church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The secretary said, “Who?” The man replied, “I want to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough!” Sure now that she had heard correctly, the secretary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Lesser-Known Attributes Of God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003

These are attributes of God but ones we do not think of that often

Malachi 3:6-18 Some Lesser-Known Attributes of God Introduction A. When you think about the attributes of God there are certain ones that come real easy B. God is love C. God is all powerful D. God is all knowing E. God is perfect … F. (Maybe ask for some) G. However today we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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