When Jesus instructed the disciples on how to pray, He not only gave them a model prayer, but also instructed them in the way that they should pray. In today's message, Pastor Phil explore Jesus' instructions, and encourages us to pray with the right motives, to pray in a way that brings your focus and attention to the Lord, and to pray with God in mind.

In 1 Thessalonians 4, we read the encouraging promise that one day, Jesus will return, and all who have fallen asleep in Christ will live again. In today's message, Pastor Phil explores the promises of Christ's return, and reminds us that we should live with a sense of expectation.

In today's message, Larry High reminds us of the gospel truth that once we were enemies of God in our sin, but that Jesus died to reconcile us to God, and through faith in Him, we have eternal life. And we may have assurance of our salvation, because that salvation is dependent on the person who has atoned for our sins, Jesus Christ.

Jesus' birth was at just the right time theologically, religiously, culturally, politically. In today's message, Pastor Phil reminds us that God's timing is best--and that when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son.

After the book of Malachi, there are 400 years where the nation of Israel does not hear from God. But at just the right time, Jesus the Messiah was born in Bethlehem. In today's message, Pastor John explores the time period leading up to the advent of Jesus.

The Israelites were crying out that God was allowing injustice to go unpunished. God promised he would come with righteousness. As we wrap up the series, we revisited the theme, Return to Me. God invites the Israelites to return to him and restore their relationship.

In Malachi 3:13-18, God confronts Israel over their attitude of reciprocity. They were disobedient and yet they expected God to bless them and destroy the nations. Thankfully, in the midst of the nation, there was a faithful remnant, God's treasured possession which he promised to save. God's response to the faithful and the unfaithful should cause us to examine our hearts and evaluate how we view God and how we respond to him.

In the book of Malachi, God tells the nation of Israel that they are robbing Him by withholding their tithes and offerings. In today's message, Pastor Phil explores what the Bible has to say about our finances, and shows us how giving is an act of obedience which reveals the condition of our heart, and which brings spiritual blessing.

In the book of Malachi, we can see that the people of Israel were questioning God's justice. God's answer is that He will bring justice--"But who can endure the day of his coming?" (Malachi 3:2) There is a going to be a day of judgement for everyone. In today's message, Pastor John encourages us each to ask the question, am I ready for that day?

In Malachi 2, God confronts the men of Israel for their sin of unfaithfulness towards their wives. God is a witness in the marriage covenant between husband and wife, and he demands that husbands protect and love their wives for life. But for any broken relationship, God offers forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ.