Sermons on Malachi 3:6-8:

Why Should A Christian Give? Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004

This is the first in a series of four messages that emphasize giving and christian stewardship.

Why Should I Give? Malachi 3:6-12 I. A Christian Should Give Out of Obedience A. Because God is Unchanging 1. He is unchanging in His expectation 2. He is unchanging in His mercy B. Because Our Obedience Improves Our Fellowship 1. Fellowship with God 2. Fellowship with God’s people C. Because ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw Open The Windows Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

All About Tithing Series

Contributed by Greg Gates on Feb 4, 2005

We had more new tithers after of this message than any other I have preached.

Intro. A. Have you noticed how many factories today have a big white banner prominently displaying how many days they have gone without any injuries? The reason for this is because any injury makes everyone pay a price. When you count the cost of treating the injury, replacing the worker, loss ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people think that 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 you need His help, He

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think that 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 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

"Cheating Yourself!"” Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#8 in 10 Commandment Series

#8 “CHEATING YOURSELF” TEXT: Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:28; Mal. 3:8-14 INTRO: When we think of “stealing” we usually picture a hardened criminal like a bank robber or the “cat burglar” or perhaps someone who is a kleptomaniac. Certainly this command speaks to those type of people, but there is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Malachi 3:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting Enough To Tithe Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Oct 28, 2002

Part 4 of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Tithing is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Topic: Stewardship Learning to Lean Part 4 Stewardship: Trusting Enough to Tithe Text: Judges 7:9-22 Intro: This morning I would like to finish our series on Stewardship that I have entitled Learning to Lean. Illus Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: "While I was preaching one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-22, Malachi 3:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Seamos Honestos Con Los Diezmos Del Señor Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

¿Por qué los creyentes reaccionan con el tema del diezmo? El tema principal del cual se ocupa Malaquías no es el diezmo, sino la deshonestidad con Dios.

Una de las frases célebres de Groucho Marx, judío comediante del siglo pasado fue: "Sólo hay una forma de saber si un hombre es honesto: preguntárselo. Y si responde "sí", entonces sabes que está corrupto." La honestidad es algo que paraliza a todo ser humano. Incluyendo a los creyentes. Tememos ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reverse The Curse Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007

God’s Glory is Connected to Your Giving

It is terrible and tragic to have access to your blessing yet you are blocked by your curse. For it is true that countless individuals who call themselves Christians live a seemingly picture perfect existence that appears to be marked by blessings, joys, serendipities, pleasures, and grace gifts; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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