Magnify Church - Rockford

What happens when sins of the heart go unchecked? Jealousy turns to hatred, and hatred to murder as Joseph's brothers react poorly to the dreams God is sending him. Stu Quackenbush explores how we navigate temptation and how God's plans will always prevail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What do people see in us when life gets hard? Steve High opens 1 Peter and challenges us to be prepared to share the hope we have through faith in Christ. As we learn to trust God in every season, our lives become powerful testimonies to a world in need of true and lasting hope.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spot what's wrong with someone else, while missing what's going on in our own hearts? Louie Konopka opens Matthew 7 and invites us to consider what it looks like to see what God sees and to live out the Golden Rule with humility and grace. As we allow God to shape us first, we learn to reflect His mercy, truth, and love to those around us.

On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we pause to remember that every life is created by God, known by Him, and deeply valued. Together, we want to be people whose hearts are shaped by compassion, who start at home by honoring life in our everyday relationships, who ask God to open our eyes to the preborn, the vulnerable, and the unseen, and who rest in Jesus, the One who brings life in abundance. As we respond in faith, may our lives reflect His love, truth, and hope to a watching world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.