Living Hope with Philip Miller

How do we break out of an imposter syndrome in our relationship with God? Matthew 6 shatters that mentality, calling us to approach God as children and saints. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks our priestly authority of stewarding the holiness of God. Discover what ultimately disqualified Moses himself from the promised land. This is part three of the sermon, "Our Father In Heaven." 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 Priestly Upgrade: How we receive full stewardship of God's holiness. 03:02 – The Smear Campaign: Distinguishing smearing a reputation and hallowing a name. 05:03 – The Desert Rebellion: Unpacking Moses' bitter anger at the rock. 08:07 – The Fourfold Definition: How holiness is belief, obedience, fear, and glory. 12:08 – The Forsaken Son: Why Jesus made a way for orphans to gain an eternal Father. 16:48 – The Hidden Lies: Three toxic narratives about our communication with God. 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/

We were made for more. Matthew 6 pulls back the curtain on our heavenly status as God's children. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks the cosmic reality of our bold access to the throne room of grace. Discover why ancient Jewish culture looked at the night sky and saw three distinct levels of heaven. This is part two of the sermon, "Our Father In Heaven." 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 Cosmic Ascent: Why we can't simply walk into the spiritual abode of God. 02:05 – The Exchange: Shifting from a mindset of fear to adoption.  05:30 – The Concentric Spheres: Unpacking the three levels of heaven.  08:30 – The Temple Terror: Why Isaiah trembled when he glimpsed the sacred realms. 12:03 – Three Stages of Salvations: Discovering helpful distinctions. 17:06 – Trampling the Powers: How your position in Christ makes all the difference.  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/

We often feel left to fend for ourselves. Matthew 6 cuts right through that survival mindset by pointing us to the unconditional love of God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller describes how Jesus takes away our fear and reparents us in His family. Discovering God as our Father can help heal our deepest wounds. This is part one of the sermon, "Our Father In Heaven." 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 – Relational Breakthrough: Why God as "Father" was unprecedented.  02:21 – The Bold Example: What the disciples saw in Jesus' prayer life. 05:30 – Infant Vocabulary: The radical innocence and security found in "Abba."  08:30 – The Threefold Endorsement: Receiving the validation Christ received from heaven. 15:43 – Re-Parented: Navigating deep father wounds and orphan coping tools.  20:03 – No Longer Striving: How resting in God brings us home.  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/

We often run ourselves ragged trying to manage our lives. But Jesus invites us to a hidden, vibrant communion with God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how secret, unhurried prayer frees your soul to enjoy the Father's presence. Discover how a late-night drink of water in the White House reflects our most honest prayers. This is part three 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 – 2 AM Access: How a child helps us understand our relational closeness to God.  02:31 – The Formula Abuse: Why we shouldn't turn the Lord's Prayer into a mere script. 05:30 – Gethsemane: Finding comfort in Jesus' own "no." 08:30 – Wasting Time on Purpose: Spending time with the One we love. 11:16 – Prayer as a Way of Life: Cultivating unhurried, constant dialogue with the Spirit. 20:39 – Unpolished: Why unfiltered, raw prayer beats a rehearsed speech every time. 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/

Too often, we treat God like a vending machine. Matthew 6 exposes how that kind of self-serving manipulation hinders our relationship with God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how to recover true, childlike intimacy. See why treating God like a financial safety net makes us look more like gold diggers than His children. This is part two 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 Punch List: Why reducing your prayer life to a to-do list falls short.  02:37 – The Gentile Way: Breaking down empty phrases and pagan incantations. 05:30 – The Gold Digger: Why we shouldn't pursue God for His material assets.  06:43 – The Breakthrough: Why God as "Father" shattered every ancient religious norm.  17:21 – The Autopilot Script: How to break free from formulaic prayers.  19:55 – The Big Picture: Resting securely in God when He doesn't seem to answer. 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/

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/

Looking to crowds for our sense of worth will always leave us empty. Matthew 6 redirects our attention away from people's approval. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how secret righteousness frees your soul to enjoy the smile of God. See how a childhood soccer game shows our natural performance traps. This is part three of the sermon, "Religious Hypocrisy." 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 Greek Theater: Why religious exhibitionism is just playing a part. 02:33 – The Left-Hand Illusion: Evaluating our own personal goodness. 05:30 – The Trophy Tracker: What can take the joy out of faith. 09:45 – The Puritans' Secret: Why the permanent smile of heaven is so transformative. 14:17 – Your Morning Goals: How we subtly drop self-congratulatory hints. 18:34 – Sunday School Stickers: Why reward systems can fall short. 21:14 – Retraining the Soul's Eyes: Cultivating daily spiritual habits. 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/

We all want validation, but living for approval leaves us empty. Matthew 6 contrasts the religious performance with a hidden, vibrant faith. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the idolatry behind our virtue signaling. Discover how a child mowing the yard helps us understand our secret motives. This is part two of the sermon, "Religious Hypocrisy." 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 Religious Death Trap: How you can be praised as godly yet never love God. 05:30 – Microphone Addiction: Why public platforming leaves you wanting. 08:20 – The Fickle Crowd: The relationship between human validation and rejection. 13:22 – The Mowing Analogy: Exposing the hidden roots of self-righteousness. 19:15 – Repenting of Righteousness: Getting honest about our finest moral achievements. 21:04 – The 20-Second Ovation: The ultimate freedom in living for an Audience of One. 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/

We crave honor but often settle for cheap, superficial approval. Matthew 6 contrasts performative religion with a hidden, vibrant life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the masks we wear and shows the freedom of living for an Audience of One. Learn how a 6:00 AM coffee selfie can could become a death trap of religiosity. This is part one of the sermon, "Religious Hypocrisy." 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 Origin of Hypocrisy: The etymology of the word "hypocrite." 02:31 – Devastating Headlines: Confronting religious scams, abuse, and fakery. 05:30 – The Synagogue Trumpet: The ancient habits we should avoid.  08:20 – The Righteous Tree: How true inner goodness outgrows legalism. 15:04 – The Hashtag Trap: Auditing our social media clout chasing. 18:46 – The Closet Test: The metric nobody sees. 20:12 – The Dentist Analogy: How to handle church hurt. 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/

We instinctively crave vengeance when we're wronged. Matthew 5 reveals a radical path to relational peace. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks how a cross-shaped disposition completely disarms our persecutors. Witness how a concentration camp survivor could lock hands with her former torturer.  This is part three of the sermon, "Loving Enemies." 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 Pattern of Reciprocal Treatment: Why we do to others as they do to us. 02:25 – True Agape: How divine love seeks the spiritual good of others. 06:26 – Indiscriminate Sun and Rain: Why our Father lavishes grace on the just and unjust. 12:00 – The Ultimate Turning of Cheeks: How Jesus fulfilled non-retaliation. 16:33 – The Ravensbrück Handshake: A staggering moment with a Nazi guard. 21:16 – The Universal Ledger: Why only God's justice can unlock forgiveness. 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/

We all have a visceral urge to hit back when we are insulted or wronged. Matthew 5 offers a new way that brings dead relationships back to life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how Jesus' way of non-retaliation stops violence and reclaims your soul's dignity. See how an unexpected gift to a fleeing thief broke the cycle of violence. This is part two of the sermon, "Loving Enemies." 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 Rules of Engagement: Why we default to winner takes all. 01:56 – The Empowering Response: What turning the other cheek asserts. 04:30 – The Backhanded Slap: Understanding personal insults and public disdain. 06:40 – Stolen Silver Candlesticks: How an unexpected gift redeemed a fleeing thief. 09:15 – The Second Mile Pack: When to carry an oppressor's heavy burden. 18:20 – The Aggressor's Choice: Forcing the abuser to a clear choice. 21:45 – The Vulnerable Boundary: Balancing the call to mercy with protecting your family. 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/

When someone hurts us, we instinctively fight back or flee. Matthew 5 reveals the exhausting cycle of personal vengeance. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller diagnoses the self-preservation instincts that keep us trapped in retaliation. Discover what we have in common with a first-century revolutionary with a concealed dagger. This is part one of the sermon, "Loving Enemies." 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 – Lex Talionis allowances: Why we eagerly want our enemies to bleed. 01:31 – The Cancel Impulse: How our culture handles conflict by writing people off. 02:00 – The Capernaum Occupation: Living under ruthless military tyranny. 04:15 – The Concealed Dagger: Why we covertly plot to burn our opposition to the ground. 06:50 – The Vengeance Escalation: How conflict devolves into an endless feud. 15:04 – The Swerving Car: Understanding the healthy boundary of self-preservation. 21:07 – Impartial Justice: Balancing interpersonal forgiveness with legal accountability. 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/

Our natural impulse is to manipulate and control others with our words. Matthew 5 shows the danger of turning speech into a survival mechanism. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller addresses the defense mechanisms that destroy our credibility and fracture our wholeness. Discover why the first step toward true integrity is admitting you have none. This is part three of the sermon, "Manipulation on the Lips." 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 – Coercive Self-Interest: Why we cross our fingers behind our backs. 02:29 – The Drive-Through Test: Why every careless word will face God's final judgment. 04:30 – The Chameleon Identity: How shape-shifting makes us believe our own lies. 05:45 – The Fine Print: How religious leaders created clauses on their promises. 08:30 – The Integrity Integer: Why soul fragmentation is so broken. 15:05 – Civilized Deceit: A deep look into the low-level lies we use to save face and fit in. 21:30 – The Triangulation Trap: How to confront a liar and the pain they cause. 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/

Our natural impulse is to manipulate and control others with our words. Matthew 5 shows how double-talk fractures the soul. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller proves how low-level deceit destroys community and erodes our identity. Discover why crossing your fingers behind your back reveals a deep heart problem. This is part two of the sermon, "Manipulation on the Lips." 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. 00:00 – Coercive Self-Interest: Why we cross our fingers behind our backs. 01:13 – The Integrity Integer: Why soul fragmentation is so broken. 02:26 –Civilized Deceit: A deep look into the five low-level lies we use to save face and fit in. 03:52 – The Chameleon Identity: How shape-shifting makes us believe our own lies. 05:01 – The Fine Print: How religious leaders created clauses on their promises. 06:17 – The Drive-Through Test: Why every careless word will face God's final judgment. 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/

Your everyday behavior is just the tip of the iceberg. Matthew 5 shows us that the real problem isn't just our bad habits, but our hearts. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks how our words—faithful or not—reveal what is really going on inside us. Discover how first-century religious elites used loopholes to back out of their promises. This is part one of the sermon, "Manipulation on the Lips." 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. 00:00 – Getting the Diagnosis Right: Why only changing outward behavior completely fails. 00:54 – An Unexpected Turn: Why Jesus moves from murder and adultery to how we talk. 01:45 – Swearing Oaths: How human societies build credibility through promises. 02:44 – Grading the Truth: Exposing ridiculous and manipulative religious rules. 03:22 – The Pavement Stone Loophole: How people used word games. 04:03 – Modern Word Games: Tracking how we shift blame, gossip, or hide motives. 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/

God is with you during the painful, abrasive fights in a marriage. Matthew 5 shows us that Jesus isn't listing out rules but making us new, refining our hearts. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks how the Lord uses relational heat to forge a love that lasts. Hear the anniversary letter of a couple whose resurrected marriage altered their family tree.  This is part three of the sermon, "Divorce on the Mind." 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. 00:00 – The Marital Furnace: Reframing the laboratory for daily holiness. 01:20 – The Enacted Parable: How God pursues His unfaithful, cheating people like Hosea. 02:44 – The Orphan Demand: How survival mindsets create crushing expectations. 04:14 – The Gym Buddy Error: Using good judgment to process deep relational wounds. 05:47 – Choosing Grace: When having biblical grounds for divorce doesn't give us an out. 06:53 – Beauty From Ashes: The real-life testimony of a family line saved from divorce. 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/

Do you view wedding vows as a lifelong promise or a business deal? Matthew 5 warns that hunting for an easy way out of marriage destroys our spiritual integrity. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller confronts ancient loopholes to show how Jesus heals our selfish hearts. Discover how counting your partner's flaws turns you into an accountant of darkness. This is part two of the sermon, "Divorce on the Mind." 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. 00:00 – The Any-Cause Loophole: When divorce became "easy and painless." 01:46 – The Marriage Pattern: Looking back at God's original design for marriage. 03:02 – The Safety Rule Myth: Why the law was twisted into cheap excuses. 04:14 – Spouses as Products: Unpacking our modern consumeristic mindset. 05:25 – The Numb Roommate: Spotting the warning signs that destroy a marriage. 06:40 – The Ledger of Wrongs: Exposing the danger of constantly rehearsing faults. 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/

When life falls apart, does God leave you to fend for yourself? Matthew 5 reveals that while our sin-shattered world breaks covenants, God never breaks His character. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Israel's laws show how the Lord actively protects the vulnerable. Discover how an ancient certificate of divorce could be an act of mercy. This is part one of the sermon, "Divorce on the Mind." 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. 00:00 – The Roots of Inhumanity: Why divorce is a symptom of a deeper inner disease. 01:21 – The Danger to Women: How wives in polygamist cultures were left vulnerable. 02:40 – The Requirement of Cause: Why Moses mandated legal certificates. 04:02 – The Slave-Wife Protection: Rescuing spouses from abusive arrangements. 05:22 – The Biblical Bedrock: Gathering the combined testimony of Scripture. 06:40 – Husband to the Husbandless: God hates broken covenants but loves broken people. 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/

No physical pleasure can ever satisfy the emptiness inside. Matthew 5 confronts the strategy to employ mere willpower to fix our sexual brokenness. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller points to the presence of the Holy Spirit as the One we really need. What if the love of God can heal a lustful heart? This is part three of the sermon, "Lust in the Eyes." 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. 00:00 – The Broken Iceberg: Why surface-level behavioral fixes completely fail. 00:36 – The New Covenant Promise: How Ezekiel's prediction came true. 01:21 – The Orphan Mindset: Unpacking the survival mode under our lust. 02:08 – The Brothel Door: What's under our addictions. 03:04 – The Tipping Point: The spiritual inventory you need. 03:55 – The Safe Harbor of Grace: Where hidden secrets can safely meet the light. 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/

Our culture inundates us with sex, leaving us hypersexualized or completely numb. Matthew 5 bridges the gap between simply keeping physical boundaries and true heart purity. In this message, Pastor Philip Millers shows how Christ breaks our patterns of self-centered objectification. How do we overcome the selfish impulse of lust?  This is part two of the sermon, "Lust in the Eyes." 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. 00:00 – The Erotic Runaway Train: Navigating overstimulation vs. emotional numbness. 00:46 – A New Covenant Heart: How the Holy Spirit actively sets the soul free. 01:46 – The Battle for Inner Cleansing: Going beyond surface level purity.  03:27 – The Muscle Memory Battle: When fleshly habits collide with your true identity. 05:08 – The Illusion of Hidden Secrets: Breaking the structural power of shame 07:19 – The Core Appetite Test: Why your addictive patterns expose your deep soul need.  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/

Sex isn't nothing, but it isn't everything either. Matthew 5 exposes how simply checking off God's prohibition against physical adultery ignores the brokenness of a lustful look. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how Jesus can transform us into people of holy, self-giving love. Discover why AI sexual fantasies are a threat to your eternal soul. This is part one of the sermon, "Lust in the Eyes." 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. 00:00 – The Cultural Dilemma: When sex is treated as nothing and as everything. 01:03 – Provocative Advertisements: How we are bombarded by eroticism. 01:21 – The Second Look: Defining the starting point of lust.  02:56 – The Gollum Soul: How lust causes your spirit to cave inward. 05:47 – The AI Composites: Why AI pornography is a threat to your soul. 07:46 – The Celibacy Pattern: Looking at the perfect humanity of Jesus. 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/

When personal conflict escalates, do you demand justice or pursue peace? Matthew 5 reveals the inescapable cycle of bitterness. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller provides the timely, sacrificial choices that restore broken relationships. Discover why choosing to settle early is the only way to experience our heavenly Father's healing. This is part three of the sermon, "Anger In The Heart." 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. 00:00 – Settle Quickly: The prompt strategy required to stop a dispute. 00:44 – The Healing Spiral: Stepping into a supernatural cycle of peace. 01:28 – The Father's Heart: Why God didn't wait for a perfect, formal apology. 04:43 – The Image-Bearer: How to view our adversaries through an eternity's eyes. 08:35 – The Illusion of Vengeance: Trusting God to settle every score. 11:53 – The Forgiveness Test: The mark you've truly forgiven.  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/

When your relationships turn cold and contemptuous, where do we turn? Matthew 5 exposes the quiet violence of nursing grudges and harboring contempt. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how a heart alive in the Kingdom aggressively pursues reconciliation. Discover why pausing your worship to reconcile is true devotion. This is part two of the sermon, "Anger In The Heart." 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. 00:32 – The Death Spiral: How inner hostility escalates to cold contempt and vilification. 02:40 – The Spit of Contempt: Defining the weight of Jesus' use of "raca." 05:07 – Desecrating the Statue: How attacking another person assaults the image of God. 07:11 – The Mending Mandate: Why harmonious relationships take immediate priority. 18:24 – The Broken Olive Branch: When your peace efforts are thrown back in your face. 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/

Many of us are carrying a low-grade anger that spills out on others. Matthew 5 reveals that avoiding murder completely misses the root of a furious heart. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how Jesus replaces a low-grade simmer with absolute peace. Discover why bottling up your explosive rage is an extreme fire hazard. This is part one of the sermon, "Anger In The Heart." 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. 01:54 – Anger in the Wild: Why loud explosions and quiet grudges are both dangerous. 06:04 – The Outside-In Trap: Why fear and pride will never change your heart. 09:37 – The Pharisees' Loophole: Why "don't kill anyone" ignores the true issue. 11:47 – The Sloshing Cup: How daily conflicts expose our hearts. 13:19 – Frustrated Desires: Diagnosing the mentality that changes needs into demands. 16:28 – Flipping Temple Tables: Defining truly righteous anger. 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/

Do you look at your life and wonder how God could ever use you? Matthew 5 bridges the impossible chasm between our deep spiritual bankruptcy and heaven's perfection. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unveils the three audacious phases of grace that transform hopeless sinners into eternal titans. If you're made for glory, your whole life plan will change. This is part three of the sermon, "The Truly Righteous." 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. 03:52 – The Impasse: Why you can't out-Pharisee a Pharisee. 05:39 – The Divine Paradox: How Jesus requires perfection—and makes a way.  07:12 – Three Chapters of Grace: Navigating the past, present, and future of your salvation. 09:50 – The Fruit of the Spirit: Why the Holy Spirit always exceeds what the law requires. 13:14 – Idealistic Gas? Why the command to be perfect is a promise, not a threat. 20:53 – Groaning for Glory: How your current pain is actually birthing future glory. 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/

Shallow religion typically comes down to behavior modification. But Matthew 5 reveals that God demands an interior perfection that leaves us totally bankrupt. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller celebrates how the New Covenant tenderizes our hearts. Discover why cleaning the outside of your cup will never heal the disease hidden inside. This is part two of the sermon, "The Truly Righteous." 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. 02:49 – Dikaiosune: A deep-dive word study on the definition of righteousness and justice. 04:10 – Thick Righteousness: Breaking down the four distinct dimensions righteousness. 08:35 – The Fruit Metaphor: Understanding why your behavior is merely a symptom. 11:45 – The Pharisee Leverage: How legalists expertly weaponize pride, ego, and fear. 16:35 – Ego-Driven Motivation: Why self-effort can never replace the sacrificial love of God. 21:30 – Justified to Glorified: Navigating the lifelong, messy rhythm of walking by the Spirit. 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/

Are you exhausted from playing the desperate game of image management? Matthew 5 reveals a standard of perfection that leaves every self-made kingdom in ruins. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller proves why Jesus shatters our baseline definitions of human goodness and performance. Discover why you can't out-Pharisee a Pharisee. This is part one of the sermon, "The Truly Righteous." 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. 02:22 – The Big Idea: The 111 Greek words that turned the world upside down. 07:18 – The Shocking Comparison: Evaluating the ultimate poster children of religion. 14:00 – Durable Truth: Understanding why God's Word lasts. 17:34 – The Sin Management Mistake: How to miss the entire point of holiness. 20:28 – A Righteousness for Sinners: Why Jesus deliberately raises the bar. 21:45 – Clothed in Grace: Moving from striving to grace.  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/

Are you a chameleon blending into the crowd or a turtle hiding in a shell? Matthew 5 reveals the narrow path between losing our identity and losing our influence. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores the tension of being in the world but not of it. Hiding your light under a basket is a fire hazard. This is part three of the sermon, "Salt and Light." 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. 02:45 – The Chameleon vs. The Turtle: The twin dangers of syncretism and separatism. 05:21 – Incarnational Living: How Jesus was proximate to sinners without being tainted. 08:35 – The Discernment Test: Do you lean towards compromise or isolation? 11:15 – Go and Be the Church: What it actually means to "scatter." 18:16 – The Babylon Strategy: Learning from Daniel how to thrive in a hostile culture. 20:30 – Picking Your Battles: Where to draw the line and when to enter the fiery furnace. 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/

You aren't powerless amid the decay of our culture. Matthew 5 reveals that you are called to be a preserving force in a breaking world. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller challenges us to season our neighborhood with the flavor of heaven. Discover why a single grain of salt and one tiny flame have the power to change the world. This is part two of the sermon, "Salt and Light." 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. 02:22 – Antiseptic Faith: How kingdom people act as a preservative. 04:10 – Seasoning the World: Why Christians should be drawing out beauty and goodness. 05:40 – The Deterrent Effect: How your very presence can keep evil at bay. 08:31 – Beacons of Hope: Seeing the church as a city of light for the lost. 10:11 – Chameleons vs. Turtles: Avoiding the twin traps of compromising (syncretism) and hiding (separatism). 19:06 – The Incarnational Tension: Bing fully holy while remaining fully present. 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/

Do you feel like an orphan in a universe where you must fend for yourself? Matthew 5 reveals that we reside in two overlapping kingdom realities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how the small habits of being salt and light can transform your neighborhood, workplace, and home. Making your bed just might be your next step to changing the world. This is part one of the sermon, "Salt and Light." 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. 02:37 – Start With Your Bed: Why small, ordinary habits are the launchpad. 04:36 – Salt and Light: Wielding influence in a dark, decaying world. 08:35 – The Nobody Advantage: Why being a "nobody" makes you a prime candidate. 16:31 – The Muscle Memory of Grace: How to break the "punch back" instinct. 18:20 – Spiritual Refocusing: Practical habits for your daily grind. 21:04 – The Well of Resources: Metabolizing heaven's grace. 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/

Following the crowd often leads to a destruction path. Matthew 5 reveals that Jesus' kingdom is a radical departure from the world's definition of success. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how our spiritual desperation can lead us to the presence and power of God. Jesus can turn our brokenness into a homing beacon for grace. This is part three of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones (Part 2)." 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. 01:20 – The Salmon Upstream: God's kingdom makes you an "oddball." 03:52 – The Pleasure of Heaven: Valuing the approval of God over human opinion.  08:42 – Hiding in the Shadows: What appears cursed can be an invitation to blessing. 11:37 – The Upside-Down Pilot: Why we must reorient our internal compass. 15:33 – The Funeral Test: Why it all melts away when we face the end of life. 17:54 – Radical Defiance: Practical ways to choose integrity, generosity, and modesty. 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/

When your life is stripped bare, what do you have left to hold on to? Matthew 5 reveals that the truly blessed ones are often the world's losers. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals why the valley is where we find more of God and the truly blessed life. When we're vilified for doing what's right, Jesus promises to stand with us.  This is part two of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones (Part 2)." 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.  01:25 – Mountaintops vs. Valleys: Why we find more of God in our desperation. 07:12 – The Homing Beacon: Why hungering for righteousness is where to start. 11:45 – Worldly Shock Absorbers: What it takes to be a peacemaker. 15:30 – The Ultimate Inner Circle: How the pure in heart see the face of God. 17:15 – Canceled for Christ: When you face the rejection of men. 19:41 – Durable Identity: Why losing your earthly kingdom is an invitation. 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/

Whose kingdom are you building? Matthew 5 reveals that God's greatest blessings belong to the least, the last, and the left behind. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller describes why spiritual desperation is the very key that unlocks the riches of grace. Experience a 124-year-old wax recording of D.L. Moody reading the Beatitudes, the only recording we have. This is part one of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones (Part 2)." 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.  02:49 – Words That Shape History: Why the Sermon on the Mount is so radical. 04:14 – The Wax Cylinder: A rare 1898 recording of D.L. Moody reading the Beatitudes. 08:08 – Least, Last, and Left Behind: The kind of people welcomed into the Kingdom. 13:45 – Gutter Snipes & Pews: How the Moody Church was birthed for the overlooked. 18:03 – The Shoe Salesman: Why D.L. Moody traded in worldly success. 21:03 – Fully Surrendered: The world has yet to see what God can do. 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/

When we realize we are spiritually bankrupt, we have nothing left to prove. Matthew 5 reveals that the good life is found in the shadows of mourning and meekness. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unveils how our soul-aches are gateways to God. Discover why Jesus catches every tear in the palms of His nail-scarred hands. This is part three of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones." 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.  02:39 – The Weeping Ones: Why the Kingdom is for the devastated, not the optimists. 03:55 – Gateway to God: How mourning becomes a conduit to a God who weeps with us. 04:36 – Shocking Meekness: Redefining strength as something found in the overlooked. 11:36 – The Self-Righteous Trap: Why the "good guy" Pharisee went home unjustified. 15:35 – Empty Hands: Why we must be spiritually bankrupt to grab hold of grace. 21:04 – Strength Under Control: Seeing the glory of real meekness at the Cross. 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/

Jesus' upside-down kingdom upends everything we thought we knew about the good life. Matthew 5 reveals that the blessed ones live in an inverted reality. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unveils how Jesus offers an internal transformation that resets our broken moral compass. Jesus is picking the people least likely. This is part two of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones." 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.  01:29 – The Global Impact: How the central message of Jesus changed the world. 04:36 – Setting the Stage: The context of Jesus' baptism and victory. 11:24 – A Literal Hand: Why Jesus' invites us to take His hand today. 15:35 – The Subtle Seed: Understanding the "first wave" of the kingdom. 18:58 – Kingdom Influence: Why Jesus bypasses political protest and violence. 20:30 – Listening In: This Sermon is for the faithful few and the curious crowd. 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/

Whose kingdom are you living for? Matthew 5 reveals that Jesus' kingdom is an inverted reality. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller introduces Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the upside-down way to find the truly blessed life. Discover why the authorities killed a young Jewish rabbi, trying to suppress a message that would turn the entire world on its head. This is part one of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones." 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.  01:29 – The Global Impact: How the central message of Jesus changed the world. 04:36 – Setting the Stage: The context of Jesus' baptism and victory. 11:24 – A Literal Hand: Why Jesus' invites us to take His hand today. 15:35 – The Subtle Seed: Understanding the "first wave" of the kingdom. 18:58 – Kingdom Influence: Why Jesus bypasses political protest and violence. 20:30 – Listening In: This Sermon is for the faithful few and the curious crowd. 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/

We often isolate in "Christian bubbles," fearing the culture around us. But Jonah's story confronts us with a haunting question about the God who loves cities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how God moves us to love our enemies and stay on mission. Discover why Jesus chose the imagery of a mother hen to show us His heart. This is part three of the sermon, "The Scandal Of Grace." 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.  03:07 – The Lingering Question: Why the book of Jonah ends without a resolution. 05:27 – Caring for the Cattle: What's exposed by God's concern for the animals. 08:25 – The Mother Hen: Why Jesus picked a weak bird to describe Himself. 10:24 – Trophies of Grace: Why you have nothing to hide and nothing to prove. 12:20 – Three Don'ts and Three Do's: Practical steps for sharing God's heart for the city. 18:35 –NASCAR Branding: Finding your "dominant brand" as a follower of Jesus. 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/

Grace demands we bring nothing to the table —and that isn't easy for us. Jonah 4 reveals the danger of a heart that chooses religious pride over mercy. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the danger of believing God is on our side simply because we're "good." See why God appointed a single worm to dismantle the comfort of a prophet's false hope. This is part two of the sermon, "The Scandal Of Grace." 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.  02:43 – The Karma Trap: Why we are doomed if the universe runs on merit. 05:00 – Divine Disruption: Why God appointed a plant, a worm, and a wind. 09:42 – Heart Examination: Why God gives us space to get our brains back. 11:24 – Manipulation vs. Mercy: Why a "God of karma" is just an idol we control. 17:54 – Allergic to Grace: Why we secretly try to salvage a sense of pride. 21:12 – Future Sins: Comfort for those who fear God is tired of their confessions. 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/

We naturally want a world of karma—where the wicked get what's theirs. Jonah 4 uproots the sin under this religious belief. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores why the scandal of grace is our only hope in a world that demands karma. Discover why a prophet's standing ovation turned into an angry outburst. This is part one of the sermon, "The Scandal Of Grace." 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.  02:12 – Muscle Memory: Experiencing grace doesn't mean we've metabolized it. 05:54 – Indignation Over Applause: Why Jonah chose anger over revival. 09:20 – Hoisted on Pikes: The Assyrian brutality Jonah couldn't forgive. 12:12 – The Karma Trap: Why we prefer "good things for good people." 16:30 – Diagnostic Questions: How God performs surgery on our hearts. 21:35 – Partial Credit: The sneaky temptation we all face in our salvation. 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/ 

The one safe place to be a failure is in the arms of God who redeems and restores us. Jonah 3 helps us see just how prone God is to forgive. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller describes the mercy waiting for every runaway who finally turns toward home. Discover the Father's heart for a fickle prophet and a brutal city. This is part three of the sermon, "The God of Second Chances." 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. 02:21 – Proactive Mercy: How God Himself reaches the broken. 04:47 – Short-Lived Repentance: How God responds to short-term change.  06:24 – The Prodigal's Welcome: Celebrating the heart of the Father. 08:30 – Lavish Grace: Jesus' prayer from the cross as the ultimate picture of forgiveness. 10:48 – The Nebraska Daughter: A father's handwritten plea for his child to come home. 12:12 – The ABCs of Hope: The pivot from rebellion to resting in grace.  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/ 

God's not giving up on us. Jonah 3 tells the extreme lengths a sovereign God will go to find a runaway. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller illustrates how the Lord commandeers storms and even pagan "gods" to draw His wayward children home. Learn more about the sermon that toppled the gods of the most feared nation on earth. This is part two of the sermon, "The God of Second Chances." 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. 02:48 – Wrath and Mercy: Why Jesus is the better Jonah. 05:32 – Parallel Commands: Seeing God's persistence in the do-over call. 06:32 – The Dagon Connection: Why Nineveh snapped to attention at the sight of Jonah. 09:12 – Physical Wreckage: Visualizing Jonah's re-entry on the beach. 15:23 – Dagon Dismantled: Why Nineveh realized their fish-god was powerless. 19:24 – The Prison Cell Miracle: How a convict's tears broke Pastor Philip's good kid facade. 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/ 

We often wonder if the same old sins will finally exhaust God's mercy. Jonah 3 reveals that God is never finished with us. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller celebrates the grace that not only restores our lives but reinstates our purpose. Discover why we don't seem to see as much of the judgment in the Old Testament in the New Testament.  This is part one of the sermon, "The God of Second Chances." 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. 02:48 – The Epicenter of Grace: Why the New Testament seems to have less judgment. 09:12 – Acid Damage and Filth: Visualizing the toll of three days in the deep. 11:37 – For Each Denial: How Jesus gave Peter his trust back on the shore of the Galilee. 16:32 – The Afterglow of Glory: What Moses' encounter in the rock teaches us. 20:24 – Muscle Memory of Mercy: Learning to extend the same grace. 22:52 – Not Done With You Yet: A Word for those who feel they've squandered their call. 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/

We often strive to save ourselves only to sink deeper into our own mess. Jonah 2 proves that true rescue begins where our self-sufficiency ends. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores the final moments of Jonah's prayer to show why salvation is a gift. Discover why the only thing we contribute to our redemption is the sin that made it necessary. This is part three of the sermon, "Grace Beneath the Waves." 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. 02:48 – Between the Lines: Identifying Jonah's silent vow. 04:12 – The Only Contribution: Identifying the only things we bring to the table. 05:39 – More Mercy Than Sin: Foreshadowing the greater salvation found in Jesus Christ. 08:24 – Past, Present, and Future: Nothing's left unaccounted for at the Cross. 11:35 – The Fairy Tale Reality: Why Jesus is the hero. 21:18 – The Holy Spirit's Grief: Feeling bad about your sin is actually a sign of 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/

In the depths of our despair, we're looking for an anchor for the soul. Jonah 2 reveals how the Word of God remains, even in Jonah's lowest moments. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller describes how Scripture catches us when the bottom falls out. Discover why Jonah's voice could be heard in a holy temple—hundreds of miles away from his undersea prison. This is part two of the sermon, "Grace Beneath the Waves." 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.  03:42 – Yahweh's Covenant: Remembering the name of the God when you need it most.  05:54 – Scriptural Echoes: How Jonah prayed the Psalms while sinking into the abyss. 09:17 – The Anchor: Why God's Word is the only thing that remains. 13:42 – Political Idolatry: When loving your nation keeps you from your God. 15:08 – Paradoxical Truth: Why you are both worse and better off than you think. 21:31 – Bedrock Promises: A rapid-fire list of God's promises for the believer. 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/

We often resist the very trials meant to refine our jagged edges. In Jonah 2, the belly of a beast becomes the birthplace of a new man. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how the Lord makes us supremely useful for His kingdom. What if crushing was the only way a coal can ever become a diamond?  This is part one of the sermon, "Grace Beneath the Waves." 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. 02:41 – Spiritual Liabilities: Why self-confidence hinders your walk with God. 04:27 – The Purpose of Crushing: Understanding why God tempers us. 06:54 – A Fish's Vomit: Why even the lowliest moments in Jonah's story were orchestrated. 09:55 – Divine Agency: Why Jonah credited God, not the sailors. 13:04 – Treating You as Children: Exploring the hope found in Hebrews 12. 18:34 – The Broken Achilles: Pastor Philip shares a personal moment of helplessness. 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/ 

God's delay isn't indifference; it's mercy. Jonah 1 reveals that even a watery grave can be a rescue vessel. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores why God gives us time to repent before the hammer falls. What if being swallowed by a giant fish was the only way to keep Jonah's heart from sinking forever?  This is part three of the sermon, "The Lord of the Storm." 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.  Podcast Timestamps: 02:45 – Transfer of Fear: Why the fear of God took over the sailors.  05:24 – The GI Tract of Mercy: Why the giant fish was a gift. 06:44 – Continuation is Grace: Understanding why God withholds the hammer. 09:18 – The Reason for the Delay: Why Jesus hasn't returned yet. 11:24 – Resurrection Life: How the "sign of Jonah" provides us just what we need. 17:53 – Set Aside for a Season: What to do when God starts doing deep soul work in you. 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/ 

Would you rather drown or repent? Jonah 1 reveals that we often would rather sink into the abyss of our own pride than surrender. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the dangerous pride of Jonah and the fierce mercy of a God who refuses to let us self-destruct. It took a random lottery at sea to expose Jonah's heart. This is part two of the sermon, "The Lord of the Storm." 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.  Podcast Timestamps: 00:54 – Caught Red-Handed: Why coming clean to people is the first step of grace. 07:27 – Divine Influence: Why you can't game the system when God casts the lots. 11:34 – The First Step: Why naming your sin out loud is a necessary kind of death. 15:54 – Naughty Sailors: Why the pagans were closer to God than the prophet Jonah. 19:34 – Suicidal Patterns: Recognizing the self-destructive nature of our rebellion. 22:52 – Look to Jesus: Why our only hope is the One who will never let us down. 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/ 

We are only as sick as the secrets we are nursing in the dark. Jonah 1 shows that being found out is actually God's mercy in disguise. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller describes how the Lord brings us out of our hiding places. Discover why naming it out loud is the unlikely grace. This is part one of the sermon, "The Lord of the Storm." 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.  Podcast Timestamps: 01:34 – The Blanket Over the Head: Why our attempts to hide from God are silly. 07:27 – Casting Lots: How God uses random events to flush Jonah out. 10:26 – The Covenant Keeper: Why Jonah identifies Yahweh in the middle of a storm. 13:21 – Into the Light: Why bringing sin out of the shadows is the only way to kill it. 16:16 – The Gift of Guilt: Why the unsettled sense in your soul is a good sign. 21:54 – Healed by One Another: The difference between confessing to God and others.  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/ 

Running from the God who is everywhere is normal—and it's nuts. Jonah 1 reveals how a violent storm is often God's mercy when we're running. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores why the storms in our lives might actually be a grace. What if a sinking ship is the safest place to be?  This is part three of the sermon, "Running from 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.  Podcast Timestamps: 03:03 – The Divine Javelin: Why Yahweh hurled the storm at Jonah's ship. 05:20 – Snoozing through the Tempest: Understanding the heavy sleep of guilty despair. 07:28 – The Pride Barrier: Why Jonah knew where the mercy was but refused it. 08:52 – Normal and Nuts: Why running from God is insanity. 11:38 – Threat or Promise: Why God's pursuit is your ultimate hope. 13:05 – The Better Jonah: How Jesus ran toward His enemies to save the world. 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/

Too often, we only follow God's instructions if it serves our own agenda. This study in Jonah exposes the national hero who chose rebellion over mercy. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller does an autopsy of Jonah's heart to reveal why we flee from God when our identity is threatened. What if our political and social tribes can become idols?  This is part two of the sermon, "Running from 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.  Podcast Timestamps: 05:18 – Career Suicide: Why Jonah was disowning his entire faith. 08:55 – The Heart Autopsy: Three visceral reasons why we choose rebellion over mission. 09:50 – The Identity Crisis: Being a national hero made it impossible for Jonah to obey. 10:20 – The Nationalist Trap: When political tribes are more important than the Gospel. 11:58 – Bigger Than the Agenda: Confronting the reality that God loves the people we hate. 16:03 – The Choice: Choosing to trust the God who better.   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/