Finding the Hidden Smile of an Audience of One

Finding the Hidden Smile of an Audience of One

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/

Free From the Tyranny of Human Applause

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/

Unmasking Religious Hypocrisy

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/

Overcoming Evil With Enemy Love

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/

Reclaiming Your Agency When People Choose Violence

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/