In this week’s message, Matthew Balentine explores one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture — Malachi 3:6–12 — and reveals a powerful truth about why God’s blessings sometimes stop flowing in our lives.

Using the memorable illustration of a kinked garden hose, Matthew explains how believers can unintentionally “block” the spiritual abundance God desires for them. This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts, return to faithful living, and experience the overflow God promises when His people trust Him fully.

You’ll learn:

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  Why God never changes, even when we feel distant

  
  


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  How spiritual “kinks” form in the life of a believer

  
  


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  What it really means to “rob God”

  
  


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  Why God invites us to test Him in Malachi 3

  
  


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  How obedience, generosity, and trust reopen the flow of blessing

  
  


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  What it looks like to walk again in God’s daily provision and presence

  
  

Whether you’re feeling spiritually dry, disconnected, or simply hungry for deeper blessing, this message offers a clear path back into the flow of God’s goodness.

Scripture: Malachi 3:6–12

Speaker: Matthew Balentine

Church: Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, Haleyville, AL