5 Deficiencies of a Life Alienated from God

You were once on the outs. Ephesians 2 exposes the deep alienation that once rendered us "unsavable" outcasts. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller dissects the five deficiencies of life without God. Discover how a ski trip to Whistler points to our horizontal reconciliation and the end of the Gentile "slur." This is part one of the sermon, "One In Christ." 00:00 – Whistler Ridge: Seeing the grand vistas of Ephesians 2 03:50 – Salvation is both Vertical and Horizontal: Our Cross-Shaped Relationships 10:10 – The Circumcision Slur: Understanding the ancient "diss" between Jew and Gentile 12:52 – Persona Non Grata: The five spiritual deficiencies of the outsider 17:04 – One Beggar to Another: Why remembering your past tenderizes your heart 19:50 – The Soul Question: Using curiosity to build a bridge to your neighbor 22:24 – The ABCs of Life: A simple framework for coming home to God This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/