Storytellers

Faith, Doubt, Grace

June 30, 2024 • Steve Welch • Luke 7:18–35

We all struggle from time to time with doubt. Life’s circumstances can really throw us for a loop and cause us to question God. We aren’t alone. Even those who saw Jesus’ miracles firsthand, questioned Him when things didn’t go the way they expected. Steve Welch shares the grace Jesus offers, even when we stumble and doubt.

Telling the Story at Ensley

June 23, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 24:44–48

What does it mean to tell the story at Ensley? Brett shares our mission, vision, and values as he explores how we strive to “Always Make Disciples” at Magnify Ensley.

Compassionate Healer

June 16, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 7:11–17

Has someone in your life shown you compassion? Maybe a kind word or deed when you were hurting? Brett Bellamy invites us to follow Jesus’ example from Luke 7 and be a light in this dark world by sharing the words and love of Jesus to those around us in need of a Savior.

Choosing to Trust

June 9, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 7:1–10

What is faith and how do you know if you have it? How do you choose to trust, even in the midst of the storms of life? Brett Bellamy continues our series in Luke with a story about someone unexpected, who had enough faith to cause Jesus to marvel!

How Firm is Your Foundation

June 2, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:46–49

The storms of life are coming. If you aren’t in the midst of one now, just wait. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world.” Brett Bellamy continues our Storyteller’s series in Luke and challenges us to dig deep and build our lives on the only solid foundation, Jesus Christ.

Judge Not

May 19, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:37–42

We are rescued people, saved from condemnation through the blood of Jesus Christ. Yet in this broken fallen world, it can be hard to remember the forgiveness we’ve received and extend it to others. Brett Bellamy offers encouragement from Luke 6 as we seek to love the way Jesus loves.

Love Your Enemies

May 12, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:27–36

It's easy to love those who love you, but what about those who don't? What about people in your life who intentionally do harm to you? Brett Bellamy continues in the Storyteller Series with one of the hardest teachings of Jesus on what it means to truly love those who hate you and hurt you.

Kingdom Blessings

May 5, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:17–26

What motivates your decisions and whose advice means the most to you? Brett Bellamy unpacks Jesus’s teaching on the blessings and woes in Luke and helps us understand what lies behind our anxieties, jealousies, fantasies, and resentments.

Prayer Before Practice

April 28, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:2–16

If Jesus prayed all night before choosing His disciples, how much more should we pray before making decisions or dealing with challenges in our lives? Brett Bellamy continues our Storytellers series and shows us how to stay connected to God as we follow Jesus’ pattern for life and ministry.

The Heart of Faith

April 21, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 6:1–11

When you think about the Sabbath, what comes to mind? Did you know that the word Sabbath means “rest?” Brett Bellamy uses a passage from Luke to remind us that God created us and knows what we need. He longs for us to find rest from this crazy chaotic world. But not just rest from work–He wants us to find our rest in Him!

The Power of Faith

April 14, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 5:17–26

Have you ever wanted something so desperately that you went to extraordinary lengths to make it happen? Brett Bellamy jumps back into our Storytellers series in Luke and teaches about a group that wanted to be near Jesus enough to bust through a roof. Would you?

Healing the Whole Person

April 7, 2024 • Trent Heaton • Luke 5:12–16

Have you ever felt like an outcast, unloved, or alone? Trent Heaton invites us deeper into the healing of the Leper in our Storytellers series to understand the depth of Jesus’ heart for us. Just like the leper, Jesus wants to touch us and make us whole.

The Call to Discipleship

March 10, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 5:1–11

When Jesus called His disciples it was radical and required them to leave everything they knew to follow Him. What have you given up to follow Christ? Brett Bellamy explores the cost of following Jesus with your whole life as he continues in the Storyteller series.

The Power and Purpose of Miracles

March 3, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 4:31–44

We all long for a miracle–healing for our bodies, relationships, and minds. Jesus has the power to work miracles today; yet sometimes He doesn’t. Brett Bellamy continues in our Storytellers series and reminds us that the miracle we need most has already happened. Salvation is available because of what Jesus did on the cross.

The Problem with Prophets

February 25, 2024 • Brett Bellamy • Luke 4:16–30

What holds you back from believing that Jesus is who He says He is and that He has the power to truly set you free? Brett Bellamy challenges us to overcome our doubts and fears so we can experience the life-changing joy found in the good news of the gospel.

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