Basic Overview of Malachi 1:6-14 –

1. The Call to Honor God (6)
2. The Problem of Half-Hearted Worship (7-8)
3. The Consequences of Unworthy Worship (10-14)

Sermon Outline:

1. The Problems of Poor Worship (6-9)
   1. Lack of reverent awe (6)
   2. Lack of proper sacrifice (7-8)
   3. Lack of eternal value (9)
2. The Principles of Proper Worship (10-12)
   1. Enter His presence with expectation (10)
   2. Enter His presence with integrity (11)
   3. Enter His presence with authenticity (12)
3. The Promises of Personal Worship (13-14)
   1. God recognizes genuine worship (13)
   2. God rewards true devotion (14)
   3. God reinforces eternal assurance (14)

How do we measure our whole-hearted worship of God?

1. Sincerity and reverence (v. 6) – see also Matthew 15:8-9
2. Is it rooted in love?
3. Is there joy?
4. Do you have a lack of passion? (See also Isaiah 1:13-14)
5. Is there an inconsistent focus? (v. 13)
6. Are you neglecting personal devotion/quiet time? (See Matthew 23:23-28)

Overcoming spiritual apathy and complacency in worship:

1. Repent and seek God’s grace (James 4:8-10)
2. Remind yourself of God’s character and His grace/mercy regarding your sin.
3. Seek a renewed spirit (Psalm 51:10)