Malachi
That Great & Awesome Day
February 25, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • Malachi 3:13—4:6
In this concluding sermon we see that the recipients of Malachi’s prophecy are broken up into two groups. Those who have rejected God and are under his judgement. The righteous remnant that reveres the name of the Lord and await His reward. God’s people must be prepared for the coming Day of the Lord. 1. The Make Believers and the Real Believers in the Present - (3:13-18) 2. The Make Believers and the Real Believers in the Future - (4:1-3) 3. A Final Charge to All - (4:4-6)
Before You Say I Quit
February 11, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • Malachi 2:10–16
Malachi's correction and rebuke of Israel will aid us in our progressive sanctification as new covenant believers. The call is for us to be faithful to the covenant community, God’s Word, and to our marriages. To view the importance of marriage fidelity the way God does. 1. God Calls Us to Be Faithful to One Another 2. God Calls Us to Be Faithful to His Word 3. God Calls Us to Be Faithful in our Marriages
Second Rate Sacrifices
February 4, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • Malachi 1:6—2:9
How’s your worship? Is it pleasing to the Lord? What should it look like? Malachi 1:6-2:9 helps us understand what kind of worship is rejected, and as a result accepted by the Lord. Sermon Outline: 1. Second Rate Service Disrespects the Greatness of God 2. Second Rate Service Donates the Left Overs 3. Second Rate Service is Destined for Boredom 4. Second Rate Service is Dangerous
God’s Love - The Antidote for Apathy
January 28, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • Malachi 1:1–5
As the book of Malachi is introduced, we're challenged to analyze our hearts. May we be stirred out of apathy into reverent worship of our God. 5 Headings 1. Address the tension 2. God's claim of love 3. Israel's Doubt 4. God's gracious answer 5. The end goal