Big Family, Bigger Problem
Magnify Church - Rockford
How can God make something good and beautiful and redemptive out of a bad situation? This week we start a new series on Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob and quickly becoming a target in his dysfunctional family. Stu Quackenbush leads us into the middle of the action in Genesis, setting the stage for the trials ahead and the God who is faithful through it all.
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You Will Be My Witnesses
Magnify Church - Rockford
What happens when the power of God meets a willing heart? Last week we were invited to “come and see” the empty tomb! This week Trevor Hunt will explore what it means to live empowered by the Spirit as witnesses for Christ, so we can go and tell, sharing the hope of the gospel not in our own strength, but through His power at work within us.
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It Is Finished! He Is Risen!
Magnify Church - Rockford
In the final moments of His life, Jesus said, “It is finished.” But what was He talking about? Steve Welch shares the incredible truth of all that “it” means, and why Christians all over the world for centuries have celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday above all of the other days in history.
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Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Magnify Church - Rockford
Is sin really that bad? Stu Quackenbush explores the punishment our sin demanded and how we can be accepted because Jesus was forsaken. The great truth of the gospel is that we can have a restored relationship with God because Jesus paid for all of our sins.
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Father, Forgive Them
Magnify Church - Rockford
Forgiveness is not for the weak. As we continue reflecting on the Final Words of Christ from the cross, Stu Quackenbush explores Jesus's prayer of forgiveness for those who put Him there. It's not only a powerful testimony to who Jesus is, but a call to follow His example.
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With Me in Paradise
Magnify Church - Rockford
From a place of great pain come words of great hope. Steve Welch leads us to the cross through the eyes of two criminals, and the life-giving words that Jesus spoke there. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by exploring the Final Words of Christ from the cross.
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The Armor of God
Magnify Church - Rockford
What do you do when the enemy comes for you? Spiritual life can be confusing and spiritual warfare intimidating. In this final installment of One Hope, Ben Phebus brings us Paul's encouragement to stand firm under fire because of all we have in Christ.
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How the Gospel Shapes Our Work
Magnify Church - Rockford
Should you bring your personal beliefs with you to work? If so, which ones? Stu Quackenbush discusses how the gospel of Jesus Christ impacts our professional lives and workplaces. When we submit to Christ as Lord of all, it impacts what we do at work, how we do it, and why.
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Gospel Parenting - Part 2
Magnify Church - Rockford
What is at the center of your home? In week two of Gospel Parenting, Stu Quackenbush explores what it looks like to bring up our children in the instruction of the Lord. This calling goes beyond managing behavior. It is about shaping hearts. When Jesus is truly at the center of our homes, it changes everything.
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Gospel Parenting
Magnify Church - Rockford
What does it look like to parent with the gospel at the center? Stu Quackenbush opens Ephesians 6 and invites us to see parenting not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a daily opportunity to reflect the grace, truth, and hope of Jesus in our homes. As the gospel shapes our hearts first, it changes how we lead, love, and disciple the next generation.
info_outlineWhy does it feel so good to do a job well—whether it’s finishing a project, serving someone, or creating something with excellence? Trent Heaton opens Ephesians 2 and shows us that our joy in good work points to something deeper—it reflects the design of our Creator. We are saved by grace, not by works, yet God invites us to walk in the good works He has already prepared for us. That’s why it feels so right—it’s what we were made for.