Grace Upon Grace

Speaking Into Hatred

June 26, 2022 • Matt Zainea

The world seems full of anger and hate. When Jesus was on earth He was also hated. What does it mean to courageously follow Jesus when faith and the world collide? Matt Zainea will help us understand this tension from John 15.

The Father

June 19, 2022 • Matt Zainea, Nate Moody • John 14:9–11

Guest teacher Reverend Nate Moody and lead pastor Matt Zainea talk about fatherhood and using verses from John, discuss the unique relationship of Jesus and His Father.

Abide

June 12, 2022 • Matt Zainea

Did you know that Jesus wants to spend time with YOU? Matt Zainea continues in our Grace Upon Grace series in John 15 and talks about the deeply personal and tender concept of what it means to truly abide with Jesus.

The Helper

June 5, 2022 • Matt Zainea

Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would be given to them, and is also offered to all believers. How we choose to interact with the Spirit is determined by the nature of our relationship with Him. Matt Zainea unpacks some of these promises from John 14.

The Way

May 29, 2022 • Matt Zainea

In John 14, Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. Learn what that means for us today, as Matt Zainea unpacks how we might allow who Jesus is to impact our lives and those around us.

Betrayal and Faith

May 15, 2022 • Matt Zainea

What does it mean to love like Jesus? By exploring the words of Jesus in John 13, Matt Zainea talks about the example of Christ, and the differences between how Judas and Peter treat Jesus.

For the Life of the World

May 8, 2022 • Matt Zainea

What does it mean to be a servant leader? In John 13 Jesus showed his disciples by washing their feet, and Matt Zainea discusses how we might follow the example of Jesus within the roles God has given us.

Life Through Death

May 1, 2022 • Matt Zainea

Jesus brings life, even through death. From John 12, Matt Zainea explores the necessary deaths we must experience in hopeful anticipation of life in Christ, and to bear fruit for His glory.

Two Sides of Devotion

April 24, 2022 • Matt Zainea

What are the characteristics of someone who worships Jesus? From John 12, Matt Zainea looks at the ways Mary and Judas interact with Jesus and calls us to examine what our worship looks like.

The Death of Death

April 3, 2022 • Matt Zainea

After Jesus raised a dead man to life, the Pharisees began to scheme and plot to kill Jesus. From John 11, Matt Zainea calls us to exchange the brokenness of our thoughts with the abundant life and freedom that Jesus offers.

Choosing Christ in the Confusion

March 27, 2022 • Matt Zainea

When has the brokenness of life caused you to ask big questions about faith and Jesus? Matt Zainea examines the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and the significance of what this means for those who believe Jesus is Lord.

The Shepherd and His Sheep

March 20, 2022 • Matt Zainea

Do you believe there is a Sovereign, Creator God who cares about you? Matt Zainea explores Jesus’ words from John 10 to discover more about the Good Shepherd.

Be Healed

March 13, 2022 • Matt Zainea

How can we grow in awareness of our spiritual blindness? Matt Zainea explores the story of Jesus healing the blind man from John 9 by examining the realities of sin and the grace of knowing who Jesus is.

Be Found

March 6, 2022 • Matt Zainea

Whether we know it or not, we are part of a lineage of either serving sin or serving Christ. Matt Zainea explores the words of Jesus in John 8, and calls us to choose to which family we will belong.

Be Free

February 27, 2022 • Matt Zainea

We long to be free, and Jesus longs to give us that freedom which can only be found in Him. Matt Zainea explores John 8 in which Jesus says He is the light of the world, the one who gives freedom from darkness.

Magnify Church

Rockford Campus