Magnify Church - Ensley Campus

Sin has a way of holding us down and keeping us from receiving the grace of Jesus. Brett Bellamy 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.

Helen Keller once said, “Better to be blind and see with your heart than to have two good eyes and see nothing.” Brett Bellamy 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!

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. Brett Bellamy 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.

Most days do you feel like you can tackle life on your own, or do you regularly hit your knees in prayer? Trent Heaton looks at another parable in Luke that contrasts two people’s prayers, as he invites us to see our desperate need for the Savior.

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? Brett Bellamy 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.

Do you find yourself asking God more often for what you want, or thanking Him for what He has already given you? Brett Bellamy jumps back into our Storytellers series in Luke with a story that highlights a characteristic that should mark our lives.

As our culture continues to become more and more socially isolated, the biblical model of community seems more and more foreign. Brett Bellamy 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.

We have new life found in the resurrection of Christ, but how does that work itself out in our lives today? In our last week of The Greatest Story series, Brett Bellamy looks at the general plan and prescription from Jesus in Luke 24 and then dials in on Peter’s specific journey with denial and restoration, using John 21.

Have you ever heard a story too good to be true, then found out that it WAS true? This Easter Brett Bellamy 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!

Many misunderstandings of the cross existed at the time of the crucifixion and today. Brett Bellamy will examine four misunderstandings from the Pharisees, Scribes, and Roman Soldiers. By looking at these misunderstandings, we will better understand Jesus and His death on this Palm Sunday.

How much would you endure to help someone? In part two of The Greatest Story, Brett Bellamy 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. Gary Heim 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.” Brett Bellamy 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. Brett Bellamy 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. Brett Bellamy 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 Brett Bellamy 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? Brett Bellamy 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. Trent Heaton 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? Brett Bellamy 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. Gery Heim 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 Brett Bellamy 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? Brett Bellamy 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? Brett Bellamy 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? Brett Bellamy 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!