Sermons on Malachi 2:17-3:9:

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship Part 4 Tithe Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about tithing.

Preachers who talk about money are often accused of talking only about money. The fact is that money is mentioned in the Bible, and as a preacher of the Word, we are charged to preach the Word of God. Now, money is not preached on real often, because some preachers have developed sensitivity ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am Not Leaving You Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the Series "Before Christ" (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 2 - 3:1 (p. 665) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Am Not Leaving You” “The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways of recalling the past two millenniums is by listing the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17, Lamentations 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving That Truly Pleases God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 16, 2005

Study of giving from the series on the book of Malachi

A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter why he got a shack when there were so ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Quick Change Society

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

Society seems to go by us so fast we do not have the time to assess it or where we are in it. We are admonished to focus on the Lord, not on our ever-changing world. (From a wonderful sermon I read on Sermon Central.)

Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re familiar with is changing, right before our eyes. We ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: *other

An Unchanging God In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

Another message in the series that covers the eternal attributes of God.

An Unchanging God in a Fast Changing World Malachi 3:6 I. God’s View of Sin Versus the World’s View of Sin A. God’s View 1. Sin separates man from God 2. Sin must be punished 3. Sin is every man’s nature 4. Sin can be forgiven B. The World’s View 1. Declaring sin is intolerant 2. God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

I don’t believe for one minute that tithing buys God’s blessing. But I do believe that it opens a door – or better, a “window” – of release for God to bless continually and mightily.

TEXT: Malachi 3:6-12 TITLE: TITHING Let me begin by making three statements about tithing: 1. Tithe means “a tenth” – Genesis 28:22 – “And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will surely give a tenth to You.” The word tithe in the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remain Loyal Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

If we want to kick-start our faith we must remain loyal (Part 2 in a series on "How to Kick-start Your faith").

How to kick-start your faith Part 2 Remain Loyal (2:10-17). INTRODUCTION Malachi 2:10-16 With good reason there was one particular woman who was always suspicious of her husband’s waywardness. Each night there would be a row when she would discover a blonde or a brunette hair on his lapel. One ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-17

Denomination: *other

Return To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

Malachi takes God’s people for a spiritual checkup, an inventory that is essential if we want to kick-start our faith (Part 3 "How To Kick-start Your Faith").

How to kick-start your faith - Part 3 Return to God (3:6-12). INTRODUCTION You may recall that we are talking about how to kick-start our faith. Someone once said, “It’s not enough for us to have been confirmed or to have made a decision for Christ at an altar. We cannot walk successfully in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

The Immutability Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 21, 2004

In a world kept chaotic by change, you will eventually discover that this is one of the most precious qualities of God. He doesn’t change.

TEXT: Malachi 3:6a TITLE: THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD (A God Who Does Not Change) In a world kept chaotic by change, you will eventually discover that this is one of the most precious qualities of God. He doesn’t change. Do you ever feel like just holding up your hands and screaming, “Time out!” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invitation To Give Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The sixth message in a verse by verse series through the book of Malachi

God’s Invitation to Be a Giver Malachi 3:7-12 I. The Lord’s Statement that Calls for a Change (v. 7) A. They rejected God’s instructions “…you have gone away from my ordnances…” – v. 7a 1. It is a measurement of our love (John 14:15) 2. It is a measurement of our gratitude B. They refused God’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Unchanging God

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 17, 2006

Things are rapidly changing around us; from cars to computers to toothbrushes. Is there any solace to be found in a God that never changes?

Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 years. Just recently, one trip of the space shuttle Challenger produced enough information to fill 44,000 books. Ninety percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Changeless God For Changing World

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

God is God in the midst of crisis

Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship 4 - The Keys To The Building Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 5, 2005

This is the fourth in a series but can be used stand alone. It addresses the issue of Tithing as the key to a life of Christian Stewardship.

Building A Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 4 ¡V The Key to Christian Stewardship Malachi 3:6-12 The house is built. This house of stewardship is built on the foundation of God¡¦s ownership, surrounded by the walls of God¡¦s ability, and finished off with attitudes turned toward eternity. Now ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

A "Trust" Fund - Tithing - Tithe - 10%

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2005

Tactful yet Truthful presentation on money, stewardship, and trust. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation.

The “Trust” Fund Mal. 3:7-11 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 imp’t to God, your money is imp’t to God. God is interested in how you secure it/spend it/save it/share it. Immediately, some people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist