I Have Loved You | Malachi 1:2-5

I Have Loved You | Malachi 1:2-5

The Unchanging Covenant Love of God Scripture: Malachi 1:2–5 In this expositional sermon from Malachi 1:2–5, Pastor Brandon Scroggins examines one of the most profound declarations in all of Scripture: "I have loved you," says the LORD. When God's people questioned His love because of difficult circumstances, the Lord responded by pointing them back to His sovereign covenant faithfulness. This message explores the assurance of God's love, His sovereign election, the relationship between God's love and holiness, and why believers must walk by faith rather than by sight. Whether you are struggling with doubt, suffering, or questioning God's goodness, this sermon reminds us that God's love is not measured by our circumstances but by His eternal covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Love Stronger Than Death 05:07 - "I Have Loved You" (Malachi 1:2–5) 06:27 - God's Declaration of Covenant Love 10:20 - Love Before Command: Grace Before Obedience 13:16 - Why Does God Love His People? (Deuteronomy 7) 15:25 - "How Have You Loved Us?" Israel's Question 18:52 - How Has God Not Loved You? 23:29 - Walking by Faith, Not by Sight 26:06 - God's Loving Discipline (Hebrews 12) 28:15 - Assurance of Salvation & the 1689 Confession 31:24 - Jacob and Esau: God's Sovereign Choice 35:00 - God's Sovereign Grace Displayed End - Final Exhortation & Gospel Application Key Themes • Malachi 1:2–5 Explained • The Covenant Love of God • Assurance of Salvation • God's Sovereign Election • Walking by Faith, Not by Sight • God's Loving Discipline • The Faithfulness of God • Reformed Baptist Theology • Expository Preaching • The Gospel of Jesus Christ If this sermon encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it with someone who needs the assurance of God's unchanging love. Reformation Baptist Church Central Alabama #Malachi #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #BrandonScroggins #ReformationBaptistChurch #1689Federalism #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #CovenantTheology #JesusChrist

Where to Turn When Worship Grows Cold | Introduction to Malachi

What should we do when our worship becomes routine, our hearts grow cold, and our confidence in God begins to weaken? In this introductory sermon from the book of Malachi, Pastor Brandon Scroggins explains how God confronted a people who had returned from exile, rebuilt the temple, and resumed religious activity—yet had drifted into spiritual apathy. Their deepest problem was not political, cultural, or economic. It was spiritual. Malachi speaks directly to many struggles believers still face today: doubting God’s love, offering Him our leftovers, growing weary in obedience, questioning His justice, neglecting faithful worship, and becoming comfortable with the world around us. Through Malachi 1:1 and an overview of the book, this message explores the historical setting, prophetic purpose, major themes, and gospel hope of God’s final Old Testament prophet. Malachi’s message is both a warning and an invitation: return to the Lord, remember His covenant faithfulness, and look to Jesus Christ—the promised Sun of Righteousness who brings healing, reconciliation, liberty, and joy. Sermon: Where to Turn When Worship Grows Cold Scripture: Malachi 1:1 Preacher: Pastor Brandon Scroggins Church: Reformation Baptist Church Location: Central Alabama

Honoring Civil Government While Resisting Tyranny | Romans 13 Explained

Honoring Civil Government While Resisting Unlawful Tyrants How should Christians think about civil government? What does Romans 13 actually teach? Is there ever a biblical justification for resisting tyranny? In this Independence Day message, Pastor Brandon Scroggins examines Scripture's teaching on civil government, authority, justice, and Christian citizenship. Beginning with the historical foundations surrounding America's founding, this sermon ultimately points believers to the supreme authority of King Jesus and His perfect rule over every nation. From Romans 13, Proverbs, Exodus, Acts, and throughout Scripture, we explore God's design for civil government, the purpose of lawful authority, and the biblical principles that guide Christians in honoring governing authorities while remaining faithful to Christ above all. Whether you're studying biblical government, Christian citizenship, or seeking a biblical worldview regarding authority and liberty, this sermon offers a rich, Scripture-saturated exposition.

Prayerful Labor for a Revival of Christendom | Nationalism 250

What does the Bible teach about nations, civil government, Christian citizenship, and the lordship of Jesus Christ over all things? In this sermon, Pastor Brandon Scroggins continues the Nationalism 250 series with a message titled “Prayerful Labor for a Revival of Christendom.” This sermon examines the biblical place of nations, the meaning of Christendom, the relationship between church and state, the dangers of secular neutrality, and the Christian’s responsibility as a citizen of both heaven and earth. From Genesis 10–11 to Acts 17, Jeremiah 29, Romans 13, 1 Timothy 2, Philippians 3, and Psalm 33, this message calls believers to repent, pray, build, disciple, and labor faithfully for the glory of Christ in family, church, community, and nation. Pastor Brandon also addresses Christian nationalism, civil magistrates, the sovereignty of God, the dignity and depravity of man, the separation of church and state, and the need for revival beginning in our own hearts. 📖 Key Scriptures: Acts 17:26, Jeremiah 29:5–7, Philippians 3:20, 1 Timothy 2:1–4, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34 🎙️ Preached at Reformation Baptist Church in Central Alabama ⛪ Pastor: Brandon Scroggins

The Making of Men in the Making of a Nation | 1 Corinthians 16:13–14

In this Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Brandon Scroggins continues the series on biblical nationhood by looking at the kind of men God used in the making of America. This message highlights the Great Awakening, the Minutemen, and especially the often-forgotten Black Robe Regiment—the bold, Bible-preaching pastors who thundered the whole counsel of God from their pulpits and helped shape a generation of courageous Christian men. Long before the first shots of the War for Independence were fired, faithful pastors were teaching Scripture, forming families, discipling churches, confronting tyranny, and applying the Lordship of Christ to every area of life. From Peter Muhlenberg to James Caldwell, this sermon calls men to recover biblical courage, sacrificial responsibility, watchfulness, strength, and love. Pastor Brandon then turns to 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, where Paul commands the church: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” Preached at Reformation Baptist Church in Central Alabama.