Playlist: Malachi, Book of (topic)
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe book of Malachi is a powerful appeal to backsliders, addressing a people whose spiritual fervor had grown cold. Malachi rebukes them for their religious and social compromises, targeting a society marked by corrupt priests, wicked practices, and a false sense of security in their privileged relationship with God. Through a …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's appeal through Malachi's message seeks to penetrate the barrier of Israel's disbelief, disappointment, and discouragement. Despite the promised prosperity not yet arriving, the Israelites display an attitude that serving God is futile, evident in their moral and religious corruption. Yet, God reveals His enduring love, …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Malachi emphasizes the necessity of sincerity, devotion toward God, and a holy manner of life to gain His favor, which impacts the crops and economic welfare of the nation. As a prophecy, it serves as a warning to the end-time church against backsliding or becoming lackadaisical in their relationship with God. Israel …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Malachi presents a profound message of judgment and appeal to repentance, directed at a people who questioned God's justice with the sneer, "Where is the God of justice?" The Lord, through Malachi, warns of a coming judgment that will separate the saved from the condemned, surprising many who presumed their standing …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMalachi, the last book written in the Old Testament, was likely composed around 430 or 425 BC, following the time of Nehemiah. It marks the abrupt end of Old Testament historical records, leaving a gap until the time of Christ. In this book, Malachi addresses a multitude of sins committed by the returned Jews, Levites, and …
The Appointed Time for Israel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn Leviticus 23, God's festivals are called appointed times. One appointed time for ancient Israel was the fulfillment of the 70 Weeks prophecy of Daniel.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAlthough by no means a wild man, John the Baptist experienced alienation from people, especially the entrenched religious and political leaders.
'But I Say to You' (Part Four): Divorce
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen divorce takes place, spiritual growth from the relationship stops, but when conflict escalates within a dying relationship, no growth can occur either.
The Intertestamental Period
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Intertestamental Period spans approximately 400 years from Malachi to the appearance of John the Baptist, creating the environment for Christ's ministry.
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Inter-Testamental period, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, was a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation.
Remembering Who We Are
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we consider the awesome contrast of what we were before God called us and what we are now, we cannot allow ourselves to commit spiritual fornication.
Taking Your Priestly Responsibilities Seriously!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is training us as a holy priesthood, called to offer unblemished sacrifices, honoring His name, putting down pride, presumptuousness, and arrogance.
Knowing Christ (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn taking undue attention off the self, sacrifice (as an act and as a way of life) creates peace, prosperity, cooperation, and most of all, character.
The Fear of God (Part Four)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fear of God is the first line of defense, keeping us from profaning God's name, tarnishing the image of the Lord, and defending us from pain and/or death.
Looking Forward (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe church may fear that the Lord is delaying His coming, and scoffers make the seeming delay worse. However, God is giving people opportunity for repentance.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFocusing on material and temporal things undermines faith. The Sabbath is holy time, created for building faith, energizing our minds for fellowship with God.