Magnify Church - Rockford

Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Rockford Campus of Magnify Church! We want to help you take your next step in your relationship with God. Check us out at magnifychurch.org

God Is My Shepherd 07/08/2025

God Is My Shepherd Many people take pride in being independent, and if you called them “sheep” it would be an insult. Yet in Biblical times, being a sheep with a good shepherd meant that you did not want for anything. Don Denyes continues our summer series, Worship and Wonder: Pictures of God in the Psalms and explores how following our Good Shepherd gives us rest, refreshment, restoration, and direction. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/37334160

God is My Sun 07/01/2025

God is My Sun Life is a journey with pitfalls and trials along the way. As we continue our Summer series, Worship and Wonder: Pictures of God in the Psalms, Don Denyes looks at God as our Sun and the blessings He offers for those who trust Him. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/37243105

God is My Rock 06/24/2025

God is My Rock Where do you turn when your world is shaken? Some turn to media, food, or other worldly comforts and pleasures to escape. This week we kick off our Summer series, Worship and Wonder: Pictures of God in the Psalms. Don Denyes looks deeper into Psalm 62 and shares where we can find security, safety, and stability in times of trouble. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/37134485

Telling the Story 06/19/2025

Telling the Story If someone was to observe your life, what would they see? Stu Quackenbush asks that pretty sobering question in our last teaching in Luke as we close out our Storytellers series, and encourages us that our actions and words tell a story. What story do you want your life to tell? /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/37081820

The Day Jesus Made a House Call 06/10/2025

The Day Jesus Made a House Call Sin has a way of holding us down and keeping us from receiving the grace of Jesus. Don Denyes continues our Storytellers series with another of Jesus’ encounters in Luke, that reminds us of Jesus’ mission to seek and save the lost, even those the world deems unworthy. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36940555

The Blind Man Who Could See 06/02/2025

The Blind Man Who Could See Helen Keller once said, “Better to be blind and see with your heart than to have two good eyes and see nothing.” Don Denyes looks at another of Jesus’ interactions with a crowd in Luke to remind us to have a heart that seeks Him. He cares and has the power to transform our lives! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36820005

Coming to Christ 05/27/2025

Coming to Christ Have you ever gone grocery shopping and decided you didn’t need a cart? Then remembered the most important thing that wasn’t on your list? It’s hard to pick something up when your arms are already full. Don Denyes looks at two encounters in our Storytellers series that contrast the ways people approach Christ and encourages us to lay down lesser things to receive what Jesus has for us. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36727585

The Hero and the Crook 05/19/2025

The Hero and the Crook Most days do you feel like you can tackle life on your own, or do you regularly hit your knees in prayer? Don Denyes looks at another parable in Luke that contrasts two people’s prayers, as he invites us to see our desperate need for the Savior. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36628625

Always Pray 05/12/2025

Always Pray What prayers have you stopped praying? Are there things you’ve brought to God for years that you feel like He still hasn’t answered; or maybe He hasn’t answered the way you had hoped He would? Stu Quackenbush continues our Storytellers series in Luke with a parable that encourages us to not lose heart as we bring our heart’s desires to the Lord in prayer. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36533380

Filled with Gratitude 05/05/2025

Filled with Gratitude Do you find yourself asking God more often for what you want, or thanking Him for what He has already given you? Don Denyes jumps back into our Storytellers series in Luke with a story that highlights a characteristic that should mark our lives. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36440525

Disbelieved for Joy 04/28/2025

Disbelieved for Joy How can we live in a world of chaos, suffering, and disillusionment with hope, joy, and peace? The closing paragraphs of Luke’s gospel start with the disciples in the chaos and disillusionment of Jesus’ death and end with them filled with joy and worship. What makes the difference? In our last week of The Greatest Story series, Ben Phebus unpacks these paragraphs and points our hearts to the answer. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36339300

The Burning Heart 04/21/2025

The Burning Heart Have you ever heard a story too good to be true, then found out that it WAS true? This Easter Don Denyes shares the best part of The Greatest Story. What seemed like nonsense to a band of discouraged disciples, set the world on fire with the hope of the resurrection! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36240710

Coronation and Crucifixion 04/14/2025

Coronation and Crucifixion When Jesus entered Jerusalem it was to shouts of praise! The people called Him King and cried out, “Hosanna! Save us!” How quickly their shouts turned to “Crucify Him!” This week, Don Denyes looks at this stark change and invites us to focus not on the crowd, but on our Savior and the love He displayed for us on the cross. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36120830

For You 04/11/2025

For You How much would you endure to help someone? In part two of The Greatest Story, Stu Quackenbush explores the excruciating reality of the coming hours for Jesus, as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He had every reason to walk away, but He didn't. He faced it all for you. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/36093765

Triumph & Tears 03/31/2025

Triumph & Tears The final week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion began with crowds welcoming Him as a king. Don Denyes kicks off a 5-week Easter series exploring the significance of this moment as Jesus turned His focus to what lay ahead. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35936345

Pay Attention to Yourselves 03/24/2025

Pay Attention to Yourselves As our culture continues to become more and more socially isolated, the biblical model of community seems more and more foreign. Don Denyes continues our Storytellers series with three of Jesus’ teachings that invite us to pay attention to ourselves so we can better serve and love others. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35839005

Two Beggars 03/17/2025

Two Beggars Living like Jesus means living counterculture. Everywhere you look people are stepping over each other to get ahead, competing with their neighbors to have the best stuff, and cutting corners to achieve the “easy life.” Don Denyes looks at another story Jesus shared with His disciples that helps us better understand what He means that “The first shall be last.” /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35723405

Self-Righteous or Made Righteous 03/10/2025

Self-Righteous or Made Righteous God wants our hearts! We sometimes go through the motions, but miss the point. Ben Phebus looks at an interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees in Luke and reminds us that loving God and loving others, isn’t just about following rules. It first requires humility and repentance. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35612225

Knowing the Love of the Father 03/03/2025

Knowing the Love of the Father It’s hard to look in the mirror and see our faults and shortcomings. Yet to truly grow as a Christian, we need to humbly confess our sins, repent, and accept the love that God so freely gives. Stu Quackenbush examines the response of the older brother in the second half of The Prodigal Son story to help us see what it takes to truly know the love of the Father. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35512795

How God Reveals Himself (and Why) 02/24/2025

How God Reveals Himself (and Why) Don’t you wish that God wrote proof of His existence on a neon sign somewhere, so no one could miss it? Louie Konopka takes us on a journey through several different passages of Scripture to show us that God truly is right here with us. If we look for Him, we can’t miss Him! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35408385

Loving the Lost 02/17/2025

Loving the Lost Have you ever found something that you thought was gone for good–maybe a set of keys or ring that has sentimental value? Don Denyes shares an incredible parable in our Storytellers series, that reminds us just how deeply we are loved and about the JOY God has every single time someone who is lost, is found! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35314635

Who Said It Was Easy? 02/10/2025

Who Said It Was Easy? Perseverance pays off! If you give up halfway up the mountain, you’ll miss the amazing view from the top. Don Denyes reminds us in our next section of Luke, that following Jesus is not easy. We must count the cost, prepare our hearts, and remember that we don’t walk the road alone. The cost of discipleship is great, but the reward is worth it! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35223185

Eternal Dining Etiquette 02/03/2025

Eternal Dining Etiquette When was the last time you were invited to dinner? How about an eternal dinner? Don Denyes opens the next parable in our Storytellers series, inviting us to have a heart of humility, hospitality, and hope in response to God’s invitation. How will you respond? /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35128760

The Heart of Jesus 01/27/2025

The Heart of Jesus Jesus’ heart is for us! He endured the cross because of His confidence in the Heavenly Father’s plan and because of His great compassion for us. Don Denyes continues our series in Luke with a story of an encounter Jesus had with a Pharisee, and encourages us to follow Jesus’ example as we live on mission for Him. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/35028790

The Narrow Door 01/20/2025

The Narrow Door The topic of Hell is neither popular nor comfortable. As Stu Quackenbush continues our series in Luke he helps us discover how even something so challenging points to the love and open arms of Jesus. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34924215

Gospel Growth 01/13/2025

Gospel Growth What do a seed, yeast, a viral video, or a small fire all have in common with the gospel? Don Denyes looks at two parables in our next section of Luke and encourages us to be diligent in spreading the gospel. Our work is not in vain. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34838045

Compassion and Controversy 01/06/2025

Compassion and Controversy Have you ever had to make a choice to do what was right, instead of what was expected? Don Denyes opens the next section in our Luke series and shares a story where Jesus had to make that exact choice in the midst of controversy. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34738455

Looking Back, Looking Forward 12/30/2024

Looking Back, Looking Forward The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. It is good to reflect on the past while we project toward the future. Don Denyes invites us to consider Paul’s perspective in Philippians 3 as we set goals for 2025. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34655730

Emmanuel, God With Us and For Us 12/24/2024

Emmanuel, God With Us and For Us O come, let us adore Him! Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, yet can be difficult for so many who are hurting. Don Denyes and Stu Quackenbush share the HOPE we have in knowing that Jesus, our Emmanuel, is both with us and for us! Invite a friend and come lift your candle high, as we sing, dance, and worship Jesus Christ our Lord! /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34596110

Emmanuel, God with Us 12/16/2024

Emmanuel, God with Us What does it really mean to have “God with Us?” Does it change our day to day activities, the way we interact with family and friends, or how we handle difficult situations? Stu Quackenbush opens our two week mini-series Emmanuel, God with Us and invites us to consider the impact of Jesus’ birth on our whole lives. /episode/index/show/bhbconline/id/34470505

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