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    Aug 03, 2008

    Are You a Hall of Famer?

    Passage: Malachi 3:16-18

    Preacher: Tim Badal

    Series:Malachi: Ancient Truth for Modern Times

    Summary:

    "Are You a Hall of Famer?" Malachi 3:16-18 Part 13 A Hall of Fame life involves: 1. A personal commitment to exalt God. Fearing the Lord involves the understanding that: * God can hurt us & * We can hurt God. 2. Participation in a community that edifies others. Community is important because: * God warns us against solo Christianity. * We wander away from God at times. * Other witnesses of God's grace help grow our faith. Community involves a common: * Attitude * Activity * Association 3. A powerful conclusion that should encourage us. We are encouraged because the Lord: * Receives us as his own. * Responds when we pray. * Regards us as His treasured possession. * Remembers us on the Day of Judgment.

    Detail:

    "Are You a Hall of Famer?"

    Malachi 3:16-18

    Part 13

    A Hall of Fame life involves:

    1. A personal commitment to exalt God.

      Fearing the Lord involves the understanding that:

    • God can hurt us &
    • We can hurt God.
    1. Participation in a community that edifies others.

    Community is important because:

    • God warns us against solo Christianity.
    • We wander away from God at times.
    • Other witnesses of God's grace help grow our faith.

    Community involves a common:

    • Attitude
    • Activity
    • Association

    3.    A powerful conclusion that should encourage us.

    We are encouraged because the Lord:

    • Receives us as his own.
    • Responds when we pray.
    • Regards us as His treasured possession.
    • Remembers us on the Day of Judgment.