The Beauty of Christian Marriage - Part 2
Magnify Church - Rockford
Have you ever considered that marriage is one of God’s loudest sermons to the world? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series by exploring how Christian marriage is designed to reflect the oneness, love, and faithfulness of Christ and His church. This passage calls us beyond cultural expectations and personal fulfillment, inviting us to see marriage as a living picture of the gospel that points others to Jesus.
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The Beauty of Christian Marriage
Magnify Church - Rockford
When you think about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives, what emotions or thoughts come to mind? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and helps us see the beauty of marriages that imitate Christ. This isn’t about power, but about the invitation to lives surrendered to Jesus. As we all submit to Christ first, His love shapes how we live, love, and flourish.
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Don’t Get Drunk On…
Magnify Church - Rockford
What do you turn to when you are tired, overwhelmed, or running on empty? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and reminds us to live wisely being careful about what we allow to fill us. In this passage, Paul contrasts being “drunk” on things that promise escape or relief with being filled by the Spirit. One leaves us empty. The other brings life.
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Fully Alive Together
Magnify Church - Rockford
What would it look like to be fully alive to Jesus in 2026? Trent Heaton continues our One Hope series in Ephesians and invites us to consider how the gospel shapes not only our personal faith but also the way we live together in community. As we step into a new year, this message calls us to live awake, connected, and transformed by the One Hope who unites us all, Jesus.
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Our One Hope
Magnify Church - Rockford
What are you really hoping for this Christmas? At this year’s Candlelight Service, Stu Quackenbush points our hearts to Jesus, the Word who became flesh, the Light who stepped into our darkness, and the fulfillment of God’s promises. He is the One who does not just give hope, but who is our Hope, now and forever.
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Walking in Light
Magnify Church - Rockford
Have you ever tripped in the dark and suddenly realized how dangerous it can be when you cannot see what is right in front of you? Stu Quackenbush opens the next section of our One Hope series, where Paul uses that same imagery to show the danger of spiritual darkness and the freedom that comes from walking in the light of Christ. This passage calls us to wake up, see clearly, and let His light change every part of our lives.
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Forgiving Like Christ
Magnify Church - Rockford
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you knew it was the right thing to do? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and unpacks two verses that can change everything! These verses call us to release bitterness and anger that can weigh down our hearts, and instead look to Christ and His example that will transform our relationships and help us extend grace even when it feels impossible.
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Freedom from Sin
Magnify Church - Rockford
*This week, our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series may be a sensitive topic for some as we dive deep into sexual sin in Chapter 5 of Ephesians. This teaching is not intended for young children and we invite parents to decide for their families what is best for their kids, but we feel like it is an important message for our church. Have you ever felt like you’re fighting the same fight again and again? Ben Phebus continues our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series and reminds us that we aren’t fighting alone. Jesus not only calls us to walk in the light, He gives...
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A Call to Remember
Magnify Church - Rockford
How often do you stop and really look back to see how God has been faithful in your life? As we head into Thanksgiving, Steve Welch opens Deuteronomy 6:4–12 with a call to remember all God has done in the past, and let that fuel trust for the future. When we reflect on His goodness, our hearts naturally overflow with thanksgiving and confidence in all He will do next.
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Walking in New Life - Part 2
Magnify Church - Rockford
Ever notice how easy it is to hang on to frustration instead of showing grace? Stu Quackenbush continues our series in Ephesians and invites use into something radically different: a life marked by kindness, forgiveness, and love. When we follow Christ’s example of self-giving love, it changes the way we speak, respond, and care for the people around us. It truly changes everything!
info_outlineDo you believe the best is yet to come? This week, Stu Quackenbush continues our series in Ephesians and reminds us that because of Christ, the answer to that question is a resounding yes. It begins with praying for eyes to see the hope, the riches, and the power we have in Christ.