At some point, everyone asks this question, "Is it really worth it to follow God?" We ask it before we follow Jesus, and we ask it as we follow Jesus. We ask it when it seems like the wicked prosper and the innocent suffer. The people in Malachi's time were asking this questions as well. Let's look at what God says in response.

How do you use your money? How should you think about money? Most importantly, what would God say to us about money? Money was one of the trending topics in Malachi's day, and it is still trending today. Whether you are rich or poor, this passage affects us all. We encourage you to be open to how God wants to speak to you today through the preaching of this passage.

Have you ever wanted God to bring his justice on this earth or in a specific situation in your life? Why does God seem to delay his justice? One of the biggest topics in Malachi's day and our day is the topic of justice. The people thought God was unjust, but Malachi reminds his people (and us!) that God is a god of justice on the earth AND in their personal lives. We will unpack the Biblical theme of God's justice, show how it is different from our culture's definition of justice, and apply it to our lives.

How does God view marriage and divorce? Why does the marriage covenant matter so much to God? One of the trending issues that Malachi the prophet confronted was marriage, divorce, and idolatry. We recognize that marriage and divorce are sensitive issues, so we will address it appropriately and sensitively. Join us as we unpack this important issue.

Do you sense God's calling on your life to be a leader? Do you aspire to be a godly leader? Have you ever failed as a leader? How can you be the kind of leader that God is calling you to be? One of the trending topics in Malachi's day was poor leadership, and in this passage, Malachi lays out a vision for godly leadership. The good news is that it's not that complicated, and the good news is there is one who is the perfect leader on our behalf.

When you hear the word “worship,” what comes to mind? If you ask 10 different people, you might get 10 different answers. As we continue on in Malachi 1, we see the importance of worship. Join us as we look at what God expects from us and what He doesn’t.

Do you believe that God REALLY loves you? Are there moments in life where it feels like God does not love you? Probably all of us have questioned if God really loves you, but what would your life be like if you knew without a doubt that God REALLY loves you? There may be nothing more important in your life than knowing that God really loves you. It makes all the difference. Join us in this new series as we explore issues that were trending in Malachi's day and are still trending in our day.

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

True community across the generations can be challenging in family, work, and in church. How can we actually build community between the generations? Is there a magic formula or way to do this, or is it pretty simple? 1 Corinthians 13 lays out a simple yet challenging way.

What is the value of intergenerational community? Why do we actually need this kind of community? Do we actually need intergenerational relationships? We will look at God's vision for unity and diversity in the church family--the body of Christ.