The Counterfeit Gospel Almost Everyone Believes

Many of us subscribe to a version of faith that leaves us empty. It says God rewards good people and mostly stays out of the way. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes "moralistic therapeutic deism" as counterfeit. Discover why the most common religion among us isn't Christianity at all—and why it's so dangerous.  This is part one of the sermon, "Built For Life." 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. 00:03 – Pride and Condemnation: The two faces of trusting your own goodness. 01:36 – Life Is Learned: Why we're all learning how to live from someone. 07:05 – Naming the Counterfeit: Introducing moralistic therapeutic deism. 09:50 – Breaking It Down: Moralistic, therapeutic, deism—word by word. 11:05 – The Five Core Beliefs: What America's dominant religion teaches. 16:44 – Why It Crushes: The high highs, low lows, and sinking sand of self-effort. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "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/