Magnify Church - Northview Campus

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 Pearson 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.

How much would you endure to help someone? In part two of The Greatest Story, Don Pearson 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.

The final week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion began with crowds welcoming Him as a king. Don Pearson kicks off a 5-week Easter series exploring the significance of this moment as Jesus turned His focus to what lay ahead.

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 Pearson looks at another story Jesus shared with His disciples that helps us better understand what He means that “The first shall be last.”

God wants our hearts! We sometimes go through the motions, but miss the point. Don Pearson 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.

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. Don Pearson 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.

Last week, we learned about the joy when a lost coin and a lost sheep are found. How much greater is the joy when a lost son is found! This week Trevor Hunt focus on the third part of this parable and invite us into the celebration!

Have you ever found something that you thought was gone for good–maybe a set of keys or ring that has sentimental value? Steve High 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!

Perseverance pays off! If you give up halfway up the mountain, you’ll miss the amazing view from the top. Tim Blazer 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!

When was the last time you were invited to dinner? How about an eternal dinner? Don Pearson 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?

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 Pearson 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.

The topic of Hell is neither popular nor comfortable. As Don Pearson continues our series in Luke he helps us discover how even something so challenging points to the love and open arms of Jesus.

What do a seed, yeast, a viral video, or a small fire all have in common with the gospel? Don Pearson 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.

Have you ever had to make a choice to do what was right, instead of what was expected? Don Pearson 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.

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.

Have you ever been surprised and wished you knew what was coming, so you could have been better prepared? Steve High continues our series in Luke and reminds us that we alredy know how the story ends. While we wait for Jesus’ return, we have work to do!

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 Pearson shares 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!

What keeps you up at night? Are you worried about your future, your kids’ future, or maybe the state of the world? Trent Heaton jumps back into our Luke Storytellers Series and helps us trade our worldly perspective for a heavenly one.

The holidays are are good time to slow down and reflect on God’s provision. Sounds good, right? Yet, if we were honest, how often do we believe that what we have or have accomplished, is because of OUR hard work? Are we storing up treasures here instead of focusing on God’s Kingdom? Don Pearson look at a parable in Luke to help us keep the right perspective.

Prayer can be confusing. How do we know if we are praying for the right things? Do we pray too often or not enough? Are our prayers aligned with God’s will? As Don Pearson continues our Storyteller series, they’ll dig deeper in Luke to help us understand more about coming to God with our hearts.

Are you sad, frustrated, or overwhelmed with something in your life right now? Have you prayed about it? As Don Pearson continues our Storytellers series in Luke, he invites us to bring our needs to God in prayer. Even if God chooses not to answer the way we hope, we will still be secure in our loving Father’s arms.

Who has hurt you? Who do you distrust? Are you at war with anyone in your heart? That person is your neighbor. As Don Pearson explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll see one of the most radical calls on our lives as Christinas–we are to love even our enemies. Jesus loved first and we are to “do likewise.”

The pressures of life! As soon as you read that, what came to mind? Maybe you have one big thing that consumes you or maybe a long list of them that keeps you from engaging more fully in our mission to always make disciples. Don Pearson continues our series in Luke and invites us to follow Jesus’ example to step away to pray and commune with God, so we can be refreshed and ready.

Life is about choices. One of the biggest ones we face each day requires us to decide if we will serve others or serve ourselves. Don Pearson explores the next section in our Luke series and invites us to consider what it means to pick up our cross daily and follow Jesus.

When you are in need, who do you call–your parents, your best friend, or do you cry out to Jesus? How do you feel when someone sees your need and responds? As Don Pearson continues our Storyteller series in Luke, he shares the story of Jesus’ miraculous provision, the impact His compassion had, and encourages us to follow Jesus’ example and show compassion to others.