Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes A Hating God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on May 5, 2014
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    This sermon seeks to answer the questions, "Does God hate me?" "What does it mean for God to hate?"

    Ill: “Don’t be hating on me.” Author Anne Lamott – “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people that you do.” Background: • Reading of 1 John 4:7-8 & Malachi 1:2-3. • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Malachi Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015
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    The priests of Judah were being dealt with by God through His prophet in this chapter.

    MALACHI (my messenger) THE LAST SNAPSHOT OF JUDAH & A FUTURE HOPE Place: post return from exile (provincial) Judah and Jerusalem Time: probably a full generation after Nehemiah’s great work, in other words 435-395 B.C. Much of the remnant of the people of Judah and Benjamin had returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worthless Worship

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010
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    Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

    WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Declaration Of Divine Affection

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
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    We need to accept the truth that God loves us.

    Intro: 1. Phillip Keller wrote about a border collie that he bought to herd sheep for him. The collie was inexpensive because it was an ill-tempered and unpredictable dog. The dog was less then friendly and did not trust him. At sometime it had been abused and badly neglected. He had to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    Malachi chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Malachi chapter 1 verses 1-14 Ill: The world’s easiest test. (1). The books Outline. • There are two main ways people look at the book of Malachi; • You can take your pick as to which you prefer. (1stway): By questions. • The book of Malachi is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Has God Loved You? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
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    Since Christ loves you; you ought to reverence Him.

    Introduction: "The love which brought the Son of God's love from heaven to earth, from earth to the cross, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to glory - that love which was weary, hungry, tempted, scorned, scourged, buffeted, spat upon, crucified, pierced - which fasted, prayed, taught, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Has God Loved You? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
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    Since Christ loves you; you ought to reverence Him.

    How has God loved you? Introduction: A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten Love

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013
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    50 years have passed since Israel had returned from Babylonian exile.Walls repaired, Temple rebuilt, nation restored. Nation was hurting and needing a fresh word from God. They had forgotten their first love.

    “A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of The Age Series” Malachi Expository 12-Part Series “Forgotten Love” Malachi 1.2-5 2 of 12 June 30, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Malachi 1:2-5 (NASB) 2 "I have loved you," says the LORD. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Malachi – Pursuing The God Who Pursues Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
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    God loves us so much that He continues to pursue us even when we rebel against Him. So He desires that we pursue Him with that same fervor.

    As most of you know, I met Mary the summer after my freshman year at the University of Arizona when we were both working as Student Hosts for the orientation of incoming freshmen. Although I was immediately attracted to her, I was pretty shy around attractive girls back then, so it usually took me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing The Mark. Worldly Wealth But Spiritual Bankruptcy. Esau's Family Genesis 36

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 23, 2024
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    Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of his grandfather Abraham. But Esau missed the mark. While he had worldly wealth, he was spiritually bankrupt.

    2024.09.22.Sermon Notes. Genesis 36. Esau’s Tribes. Missing the Mark. Worldly wealth but Spiritually bankrupt. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024
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    Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

    Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024
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    “Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

    The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Has God’s Word Failed? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021
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    If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

    Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Martin avatar

    The Unchanging Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
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    Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises.

    1- Historical Context of Malachi: - Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises. - After returning from exile and rebuilding the temple, the Israelites expected a time of prosperity. Instead, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021
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    This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

    Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible