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Breaking the Deceitful Cycles of the Desperate Heart

February 6, 2026

No amount of money or sex can fix our self-delusion. Ephesians 4 reveals the darkness of a life alienated from the heartbeat of God. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the fraud of our addictive, sinful desires and how the gospel breaks the “akrasia” cycle. What if buying a car you can’t afford is a symptom of a seared soul?

This is part one of the sermon, “New Life.”

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About Living Hope

Living Hope is the teaching ministry of Pastor Philip Miller. Experience insightful preaching from The Moody Church and an in-studio conversation between Pastor Philip and co-host Pastor Larry McCarthy. Join us each day as we discover Gospel truth for the journey of a lifetime.

About Pastor Philip Miller

Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He and his wife Krista are graduates of Cedarville University (’04) and both hold Th.M. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary ('10) as well as Doctor of Ministry degrees from Wheaton College (‘25). They have four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude.


Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. He can be heard on the daily program Living Hope and the weekly Moody Church Hour broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide. Philip enjoys cycling on the Chicago lakefront, Lou Malnati‘s deep dish pizza, Garrett’s Carmel Crisp popcorn, and Henry Weinhard's root beer.

For more information about Philip and his family, visit moodymedia.org/pastorphilip.

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1634 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60614

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