Living Hope with Philip Miller

Why Your Goodness is a False Hope

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/

The Scandal of Grace and the Karma Trap

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 Heart of a God Eager to Forgive

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/

When God Moves Heaven and Earth to Reach You

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/

Why You're Never Too Far Gone for God

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/