When Prayer Becomes a Performance

We often look to other people to validate our spiritual standing. Matthew 6 invites us into a truly intimate relationship with God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller deconstructs our habits of image management. Discover how an exploding coffee maker can help explain our backward instincts in prayer.  This is part one of the sermon, "Pray Then Like This." 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 – The Vending Machine: Why reductionist approaches to blessing always fail. 02:09 – The Hot Cocoa Catastrophe: An exploding kitchen disaster. 05:30 – The Arm Candy Insult: Why God refuses to be used. 08:20 – The Platform: Navigating the pressure to pray with big words in public spaces. 15:01 – The Who's Who Clout: Auditing our heart's desires. 19:04 – Training Wheels: Renewing your inner life. 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/