Stu Quackenbush // Rockford Campus // March 1, 2026
SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE
THIS WEEK’S KEY PASSAGE: Ephesians 6:5-9
REMINDERS
Every year, we offer up chances for younger middle schoolers (5/6th grade) and older elementary (3/4th graders) to not only have fun, but also to have space to invite friends to come to church for things that they love: games, fun, and the Gospel!
We spend intentional time creating space for kids to have fun and enjoy being kids. Lots of games and activities planned all night long with loads of fun food.
But don’t be confused: this night is all about the Gospel. We build the bridge with fun and we walk across it with the Good News so that hundreds of kids will hear – with clarity – a loving God who spared no expense to come run after them!
Please use this opportunity to invite families to check out Magnify Church and hear the Gospel.
CODEBREAKER: https://magnifychurch.org/event/codebreaker-rockford/
ZONE ZERO: https://magnifychurch.org/event/zone-zero/
Experience Easter this year by being a part of Magnify’s annual Easter Outreach. Opportunities are available for all ages, onstage and off, as well as leading up to the production and during the production! We have a place for you.
Rehearsals begin soon, so register today so you can be “in the know” and receive all team communications.
You can keep up with all our current news and events through our online bulletin.
See the events page on the website for more updates.
TOGETHER IN LIFE
Share a high and a low from work over the past few weeks. If you’re not employed, feel free to draw from parenting, volunteering, or some other community situation.
TOGETHER IN THE WORD
Read Ephesians 6:5-9 aloud together.
KEY QUESTION: How should our faith in Jesus impact our professional lives?
QUESTIONS
- Paul approached the subject of work at that time through slavery. As you reflect on that subject what were some of your key takeaways? What questions do you still have about it?
- What does it mean to be under God’s authority? How much of life does it cover? What is most difficult about that?
- What temptations do you face at work right now?
- What does it mean to do your specific job “for Christ”? Is it easy or challenging to think of your work this way?
- Who are some of your role models when you think about doing work as a Christian? What stands out about them?
TOGETHER IN PRAYER & ACTION
- Identify one thing to work on at work; it could be guarding against a temptation, or being more diligent or encouraging to others, etc.
- Ask God for strength and meditate on how He provides what we need in His Word, Spirit, and people.
- Take time to pray for those in authority over you.
