"Real Leadership" Malachi 2:1-9 Part 6 Our text gives 10 characteristics of leadership. 1. First, we see five characteristics of spiritually flawed leadership. Leadership is flawed when we: * Dishonor God's holiness (2-3). * Depart from God's way (8a). * Damage the spiritual lives of others (8b). * Desecrate the covenant God has given (8c). * Are despised by the people we serve (9). When leaders are flawed they may be (2-3): * Rebuked. * Rejected. * Removed. 2. Second, we see five characteristics of spiritually faithful leadership. Faithful leadership: * Responds to God with obedience (2). · Reveres God as awesome and faithful (4-5). * Resolves to live a holy life (6). * Reproves people regarding their sin (6b). * Represents God to others (7). When leaders are faithful: * A reward is given (5). * A relationship is experienced (6). * A respect is due (7).
Malachi 2:1-3 Part 5 "Are You Right With God?" Failure to live a godly life may result in: 1. The removal of God's privileges. This removal will hinder our: * Personal experiences. * Public expressions. 2. Repercussions from God's punishment. This punishment may include: * A firm rebuke. * A variety of far-reaching and negative results. 3. The rejection of godly purposes. Instead of honor and blessing, there is: · * Disclosed sin. * Disqualified service. These three consequences can be . . . 4. Remedied through godly practices. These practices involve: * Hearing God. * Hungering for God. * Honoring God.
Malachi 1:6-14 Part 4 "Giving God Your Leftovers" We give God our best when we: 1. Cease the pattern of living that displeases God. God is displeased with: * Prideful attitudes * Polluted actions 2. Check to see if what you give to God is what He demands. Two questions to ask before we give to God: * Would it be it accepted by our governor? * Does it ascribe glory to God? If the answer is no then: * God is not pleased * We have unanswered prayer * God would rather close the place down 3. Commit to living a life that is dedicated to God. This dedication involves: * Giving God what he deserves. * Giving to God what you have declared.
Part 3 Malachi 1:6 "To God Be the Glory" In this second message from God through Malachi we are told of: 1. A Special Relationship God speaks of his people as: * Sons * Servants As a result of this relationship God's people hold a: * High position * Holy position 2. A Serious Rebuke This rebuke involved a: * Relationship that had been dishonored * Revelation of God that had been despised 3. A Sad Response This response was a result of: * Hard hearts * Hypocritical hearts
Dr. Ray Pritchard --- Sermon Notes --- “Why God Picks Splendid Sinners and Lovable Losers†1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Overview of Malachi Malachi 1:1 God’s last Old Testament message to His earthly people Israel is directed to the remnant that returned from the Babylonian captivity. This remnant had totally failed during the decades after the return in their testimony for God. It is true that the Jews did no longer serve the idols as they did before the exile, but their moral condition was marked by indifference, despising of God and unbelief. Into this situation God declares His unchanging love for the people and points out their sins and their departure from His commandments (Mal. 1 – 2). But God also announces to the Jews that severe judgments will come upon them before he sends his next prophet to usher in the coming of Jesus Christ. (Mal. 3 – 4). Over the next couple months we will examine this ancient message and learn principles and commands that remain true today. The book of Malachi is truly an “Ancient Truth for Modern Timesâ€
"Obedience When Life Doesn't Make Sense" Joshua 6 1. The Reality (Joshua 6:1-5) 2. Our Responsibility (Joshua 6:6-14) * Certain Obedience * Faithful Obedience * Ruthless Obedience * Patient Obedience * Seasoned Obedience 3. God's Reward * God's Faithfulness * God's Glory * God's Partnership