The Heart of a God Eager to Forgive

Discovering a Righteousness that Goes All the Way Down

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/

Why Jesus Blows Up Our Categories of Righteousness

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/

Maintaining Your Saltiness in a Compromising World

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/

Unleashing Your Extraordinary Influence as Salt and Light

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/

Small Habits that Change Your World

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/