Now that we’ve finished out our sermon series on the book of Malachi, we shift the narrative from comfort to discomfort. From numbness to pain. Suffering is always a hard topic. But in and through it, we see God move.

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Have you ever thought about what Heaven will be like?

Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they explore what Scripture says about Heaven and highlight the biggest takeaways from the book of Malachi.

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The last chapter of the last book of the Old Testament. It opens with a warning and continues with assurance and a promise — Jesus and Heaven. It would be a great ending, if the text stopped here. But it doesn’t. There’s one more verse — a curse.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Malachi 4:1–6

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This week we hone in on Malachi 3:6-18 which contains one of the most famous passages in the Bible on financial giving.

Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they discuss how healthy motives for giving and how God can use our giving to shape us into the likeness of Jesus.

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Do not be anxious. These words of Jesus seem almost impossible to imagine in 21st century life. How could we even begin to live lives with less worry and anxiety? Is it even possible?

Join Joni Pine, Director of Hospitality and Will Herron, Director of Discipleship, as they discuss several ways how God can go about freeing us from a life of anxiety.

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Do not be anxious. These words of Jesus seem impossible — seemingly unattainable. Especially in 21st century life. If we look closer at HIs words, though, we’ll see that He doesn’t leave us to figure it out on our own. Jesus tells us exactly how we can live lives with less worry and anxiety.

Message by Will Herron    

Scripture referenced: Matthew 6:24–34

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God's justice is not a characteristic we tend to spend a lot of time thinking about. It's likely we spend more time reflecting on His love, kindness, or His creative power. So, why is it so important for us to not lose sight of God as a God of justice? How can it change how we see our past, present and future?

Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they explore God's justice and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon episode.

Additional Resources: Mike references the following podcast episode – Live Better: Spiritual Practices to Live By Ep 3 - Prayer

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Malachi 3: The Israelites were experiencing a gap between what they expected from God and what they were experiencing through God. It’s pivotal that we know God — His nature, character and attributes, His love and kindness, His righteousness and His justice. It is important for us to know all of Him.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Malachi 2:17–3:5

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As we continue in the book of Malachi, our focus turns to marriage and faithfulness to God. Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they explore three "Cs" to a healthy marriage, and discuss why the Bible's teaching on marriage still holds true.

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