Magnify Church - Northview Campus

After Jesus rose from the dead, people of all different ethnicities and cultures began to follow Him. Finally, God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham had come true! But what about Israel? Are they not important to God anymore? 23 of 31 in our Romans series.

Humanity is broken. Got it. Every human has been affected by shame in their past. Ok. Jesus came, making a new way. What now? How do new humans process shame?

Universal, pervasive, and often undetected. This is shame, something every person struggles with, and this teaching dives into the what, why, and how. It may seem like it, but shame doesn't just come out of nowhere.

How do stars begin? Are there other planets like earth? What revolves around what, anyway? Professor Will Millar - making full use of his Ph. D. in Astrophysics - takes us through the history of the questions and updates us on the centuries-long search for answers.

Is God really sovereign over everything, or can people mess up His plans? Can we really make choices, or is free will just an illusion? Welcome to the doctrine of election. What does the Bible really say about all this? 22 of 31 in our Romans series.

Every human being is different - some even seem to have more traits in contrast than in common! How, then, can we treat each other with dignity? Joe Jones - head of the Grand Rapids Urban League and Second Ward Commissioner on the Grand Rapids City Council - teaches us this evening.

Ever heard "but the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the people of Israel go" and wondered, "Wait, so did Pharaoh's have a choice?" This is the teaching for you. 21 of 31 in our Romans series.

Ever heard that "all things work together for good"? This week, Ben unpacks what this promise means and how God is going to keep it. 20 of 31 in our Romans series.

Contentment. Circumstances. Two words for the same thing to some, but not according to scripture.

Suffering. It comes in many shapes and sizes, and none of them feel good. What does it look like to suffer like a Jesus follower? 19 of 31 in our Romans series.

You know that thing you struggle with. You try. You fight it. You promise to beat it but it keeps coming back. Paul knew that struggle, and he wanted the Church to know that God has something better for us. 18 of 31 in our Romans series.

Struggle to believe that God could accept you? Struggle to accept others? You’re not alone, and there's good news waiting for you. 17 of 31 in our Romans series.

What kind of man are you? It's a big question - and not a simple one - but according to Paul, there are basically two examples to choose from.

Ancient Judea was full of people stuck on the fringes of society. Some murdered, stole, or lived otherwise disreputable lives. Many, like the poor, seemed burdensome. Others just didn't fit in. Jesus treated them all with honor. 16 of 31 in our Romans series.

Mike Wittmer - professor at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary - speaks on a topic that seems, on one hand, irrelevant and, on the other hand, VERY relevant to our daily lives. Namely, what happens when we die? And what happens after that?!?

Does the fight for your own heart and life feel like a fierce battle? You’re not alone. In Romans 7, Paul speaks very honestly about the struggle with personal sin. 15 of 31 in our Romans series.

No doubt about it - it's hard to keep in step with God! Two kingdoms at war for the world and its people. Different goals. Different outcomes. We have a choice to make.

God’s gift of grace is more than we could ever hope for. But can grace be misused? 14 of 31 in our Romans series.

Drawing from a host of sources, Colleen Bronkema draws out the profound impact that our view of God makes on our own identity.

You no longer belong to evil. Bought at a great price you belong to God. Forgiven. Freed. Changed. So what difference does grace make in everyday life? 13 of 31 in our Romans series.

There’s plenty of bad news in Paul’s letter to the Roman church, but do you know how good the good news really is? 12 of 31 in our Romans series.

In this Sunday Night conversation, a panel of health experts gives education, clarification, and counsel about end-of-life decisions and other health care issues. To ask a question or schedule a free conversation with a BHBC facilitator, email Carol Gates or call her at 866.9597x156

Physical pain, loss, death, chronic sickness, emotional pain... We are all too familiar with the physical suffering that is part of the human experience. Whether its personal pain or those we love our stories are full examples. Is there a purpose in our physical suffering? 11 of 31 in our Romans series.

We experience pain in our relationships. Loving others in a broken world isn't without risk and certainly isn't without disappointment, frustration or suffering. But even this kind of pain we experience is a gift. 10 of 31 in our Romans series.

Pain is a gift. Physical pain, relational pain, persecution, loneliness, discouragement: it all connects us to Jesus. We suffer...so did he, but there is purpose in brokenness. There is an upside of down, even in the midst of suffering. 9 of 31 in our Romans series.