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"The Great Day of the Lord"

10/4/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Picture the Day of the Lord: A Burning Oven and a Healing Sun (4:1-3)

It will be a _____________ day for the wicked. (1)
- He will _____________ those who rejected him.
  - It will be a _____________ judgment.
  - It will be a _____________ judgment.
  - It will be a _____________ judgment.

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"A Conversation with the Complaining and the Committed"

9/20/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

God Rebukes the Complaining Israelites.

God ___________ the Israelites with final offense. (13).
- The Israelites have not spoken with ______________.
The Israelites ___________ God’s claim. (13)
- Their question is a ___________ .

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

When You Refuse to Give, You Are Robbing God (3:6-9)

God continues to love us because ____________ is faithful. (6)
- We must trust his unchanging ____________.
God will only continue to bless us as long as ____________ are faithful. (7)
- We must turn from unfaithful ____________.
God _______________ spiritual robbery. (8)
God _______________ spiritual robbery. (9)

When You Refuse to Give, You Are Robbing Yourself (3:10-11)

God promises divine _______________. (10)
God promises divine _______________. (11)
How should we give?
- Give to God gratefully.
- Give to God ____________. (Matt. 6:33)
- Give primarily to your local ____________. (Gal. 6:6; 1 Cor. 9:14)
- Give _______________. (2 Cor. 9:7)
- Give regularly and deliberately. (1 Cor. 16:2)
- Give _______________.
Why should we give?
- We give to _______________ the leaders.
- We give to _______________ the work.
- We give to ____________ for the needy.
Should Christians tithe today?
- There is ______ command to tithe under the new covenant.
  - Every New Testament example of giving goes ____________ the tithe.
  - “Grace giving” in the New Testament involves ____________ sacrifice than giving in the Old Testament, not less.
    - Old Testament believers had to calculate how much to ____________.
    - New Testament believers must decide how much to ____________.
- This is a helpful _______________, not a legalistic mandate.
  - ____________ your giving with 10% to your church.
    - This is the “floor” of giving.
  - ____________ your giving with greater percentages according to your excess.
    - There is no “ceiling” on giving.

When You Refuse to Give, You Are Robbing Others (3:12)

Notice what the world will say…
- If you honor God with your money, they will say that God has shown you _____________.
Notice what the world will see…
- If you honor God with your money, they will see that our God is _________

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"Where Is the God of Justice?"

9/6/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 2:17-3:5

The God of Justice Hears Criticisms of His Justice and Grows Tired (2:17)

The priests had grown tired of worship.
God had grown tired of the people’s ______________.
- Prayer is when you complain about ______________ to God.
- Grumbling is when you complain about ______________ to others.
The Jews didn’t need justice… they needed ______________!

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"The Mangling of Marriage"

8/30/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

The Faults of Mixed Marriages (2:10-12)

Malachi confronts and condemns mixed marriages.
- The issue is not racial, but ________________.
- The issue is not ethnicity, but ________________.
The willful destruction of marriage is a ________________ sin. (10)
Marrying unbelievers ________________ God’s holiness. (11)
Bringing idolatry into the family of God deserves God’s ____________. (12)
- The Lord judges what you do at ____________ house…
- By what you do at ____________ house.

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"Pulpit Crimes"

8/23/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

The Peril of the Pulpit

God will ____________ his blessings from ministers who refuse to honor his name.
God will ____________ ministers who refuse to teach and obey his word.
- He may physically remove them from ministry.
- He will publicly disgrace them.
  - They will lose their _________________.
  - They will lose their _________________.

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"Worthless Worship For A Worthy King"

8/16/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

The Case Against Worthless Worship (1:6-8)

They trivialized the _______________ of God. (6)
They disregarded the _______________ of God. (7)
- The people traded God's word for the wisdom of the world.
- They traded God's purity for the pleasures of the world.
- They traded God's acceptance for the applause of the world.
They missed out on the _______________ of God.

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"Loved and Chosen By Grace"

8/9/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

What God Did Before You (1:1-2)

He ______________ his love.
- Like a loving ______________, God loved Israel. (Hosea 11:1)
- Like a faithful ______________, God loved Israel. (Isaiah 54:5)
- Like a loyal Friend, God loved Israel. (Exodus 33:11)
- Like a good ______________, God loved Israel. (Psalm 23)
- Like a caring Vinedresser, God loved Israel. (Isaiah 5:1-7)

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"Introduction to Malachi"

8/2/2026

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Sermon Series: Malachi
Sermon Scripture: Malachi 1-4

Primary Information for Starters…

“Malachi” = “My _________________.”
Time period: Around 460-400 B.C.
Historical setting: Postexilic Jerusalem
- He lived during the administrations of Ezra and __________________.
- He prophesied around the same time as Haggai and __________________.
Main Theme: The Lord is faithful to His covenant and requires faithfulness from his covenant people.
Malachi speaks with two different tones:
- He preaches as a stern _______________.
- He preaches as a compassionate ______________.

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"The Treasure Hunt"

7/26/2026

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Sermon Series: Proverbs Summer Series
Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

If You Want Wisdom, You Must ______________ It (2:1-5)

Do you humbly ______________ God’s Word?
Do you diligently ______________ God’s Word?
Do you attentively ______________ to God’s Word?
Do you submissively ______________ God’s Word?
Do you desperately ______________ to know God’s Word?
Do you eagerly ______________ the truth of God’s Word?

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"Wisdom the Street Preacher"

7/19/2026

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Sermon Series: Proverbs
Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Where Does Wisdom Cry Out? (1:20-21)

God’s wisdom is great for ________________ study.
God’s wisdom is good for the ________________ square.
- Wisdom applies to ________________ life.
- Wisdom applies to ________________ life.

To Whom Does Wisdom Speak? (1:22)

The __________.
The __________.
The __________.

What Does Wisdom Say? (1:23)

Wisdom pleads with us to __________.
Repentance unlocks revelation.
- Until you admit you __________ God…
- You will never truly __________ God.
Wisdom comes from the Spirit and the __________.
- The Spirit __________________ the word to be written.
- The Spirit __________________ the word to be understood.

Why Does Wisdom Preach? (1:24–27)

The fool responded ______________.
- God’s invitation was ignored.
- None of God’s advice was accepted.
- They refused to listen to instruction.
- They rejected God’s warning.
Judgment will come like a __________.
- If you laugh at Wisdom, one day Wisdom will laugh at you.
- God will not be mocked.
You will reap what you __________.
- Seek wisdom __________.
- Don’t __________.

The Warning Wisdom Gives (28-33)

If you wait too long, it will be too __________.
If you will not learn, you will remain __________.
If you look to the Lord, you will __________ from him.
If you will listen, you will __________.
- Complacency will __________ you. (Thinking you have everything under control).
- Anxiety will _____________ you. (Panicking that everything is out of control).
- Only Christ can _____________ you. (Realizing that everything is in His control).

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"Falling Among Thieves"

7/12/2026

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Sermon Series: Proverbs
Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

The Beauty of Godly Authority (1:8-9)

Wisdom must first be taught in the ____________.
God’s basic school for teaching children how to live is the ____________.
The responsibility to teach God’s word falls on ____________ parents.
The primary job of parents is to teach their children to ____________ God.
Children are to submit to their parents’ teaching.
- Do not rebel against your parents' instruction while you are ____________ at home.
- Do not forsake your parents’ teaching after you ____________ their home.
Children who do not forsake their parents’ teaching will receive a great ____________.

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"The Beginning of Wisdom"

7/5/2026

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Sermon Series: Proverbs
Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Primary Information for Starters…

"Proverb” = “________________”
________________ wrote most of Proverbs.
Foundational Passage: Proverbs 1:1-7.
Major themes:
- Attain wisdom and reject ___________.
- Walk in righteousness and avoid ___________.

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"A Faithful Minister and Final Greetings"

6/22/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

An Update on Ministry: Are You Willing to be Transparent with the Body of Christ? (6:21)

Two powerful questions:
- ___________ are you doing?
  - How are you struggling?
  - What has the Lord been teaching you through His word?
  - How is your prayer life?
  - How is your giving?
  - How can I pray for you?

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"Praying Always"

6/14/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

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"The Great Day of the Lord"

"A Conversation with the Complaining and the Committed"

"Who Owns Your Wallet?"

"Where Is the God of Justice?"

"The Mangling of Marriage"

"Pulpit Crimes"

"Worthless Worship For A Worthy King"

"Loved and Chosen By Grace"

"Introduction to Malachi"

"The Treasure Hunt"

"Wisdom the Street Preacher"

"Falling Among Thieves"

"The Beginning of Wisdom"

"A Faithful Minister and Final Greetings"

"Praying Always"

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