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Pastor Philip Miller

The Hurt and Healing of Abuse (Fighting for Your Family)

February 22, 2015

The dark secret in all too many families is abuse. It takes several forms: verbal, physical, even sexual. The hurt caused by abuse is incalculable, both to the abused as well as the abuser. The devil uses abuse to destroy the family, especially fathers.

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In the old days, people would sit and talk. Now, people are much more inclined to stare at a television or computer screen. Technology, though valuable, is a tool of the enemy to addict all of us and steal time better used for each other, and for God. In this message, we’ll cover the daunting task of protecting your family from the evils of a technology we all need.
February 15, 2015
They call it “the urge to merge.” In marriage, God often blesses couples with children. The Bible calls children “a heritage of the Lord, (and) the fruit of the womb a reward.” Kids are a wonderful blessing, but they can also be an immense challenge.
February 8, 2015
Society says getting into debt is normal. For too many Christians, dependence on God has morphed into dependence on a credit card. Why pray about a need when you can simply buy what you want? When people live beyond their means, debt destroys all too many marriages and families. What’s the answer?
February 1, 2015
The Supreme Court says the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. There’s no doubt, marriage is under attack. Some say, “Why marry?” Living together is the new norm. In this lesson, Pastor Lutzer will talk about why the institution of marriage is so important, and why we have to honor the commitments we’ve made, as the vow says, “for better or for worse.”
January 25, 2015
The line between the roles of men and women has become increasingly blurred. This results in many families with weak husbands or no husbands at all. Rising crime and divorce rates bear sad testimony to the absence of male role models. It’s vital that dads lead their families in the right direction, because the next generation depends on it.
January 18, 2015
No position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a mother. There’s no better role model for motherhood than Mary, who struggled as a young mom with several children, including her firstborn, Jesus, the Son of God. Her calling as a mom shows us how crucial motherhood is. 
January 11, 2015
The Psalmist cried out “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The family is under attack by the devil and his political cohorts, all determined to destroy marriage, your kids, and the moral values taught in the Scriptures. The foundation of any society is the family, because families produce the next generation. So what should believers do when culture conspires against our families?
January 4, 2015
In the afterglow of Christmas we can rejoice in all that God has provided in His Son.  We find in Christ many gifts, including light, life, and love.  In this message, we’ll consider a fourth gift Jesus brought with Him when He appeared on earth so long ago.
December 28, 2014
How do we reconcile the Bible saying that “God is love” with all the evil in the world? Many have problems seeing the love of God in natural disasters, wars, and human suffering. If these issues trouble you, listen for a compelling Christmas answer. 
December 21, 2014
There is a gift you can receive this Christmas that is far more valuable than anything that would fit under your tree. You can have life, true spiritual life, that transcends this present existence and opens the door to an eternity with God.
December 14, 2014
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This Sunday morning program provides a meaningful worship service for those far from God or unable to attend a local church. With insightful teaching from Pastor Philip Miller and joyous congregational worship, you’re invited to join Jesus on the journey of a lifetime.

 

About Pastor Philip Miller

Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. Philip holds a B.A in Pre-Seminary Bible from Cedarville University (’04) and a Th.M. in Pastoral Leadership and New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary (’10). His wife, Krista, also holds an Th.M. degree from DTS. They have four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude.

Philip is a visionary leader with over twelve years of ministry experience, including three at Christ Community Church in the western Chicago suburbs and nearly seven as Senior Pastor at Westwood Baptist in Olympia, WA. He believes people flourish as followers of Jesus when they live deeply in the gospel, experience the healing of true community, and join Jesus on mission in their world. He is committed to cultivating a gospel-centered church that welcomes spiritual explorers, promotes gospel clarity in culturally engaging ways, inspires passionate worship, fosters deep spiritual vitality, empowers people to holistic discipleship, and catalyzes a multiplication movement of gospel renewal both locally and globally.

Philip enjoys cycling and all things outdoors, Garrett’s Carmel popcorn, Lou Malnati‘s deep dish pizza, and Henry Weinhard‘s root beer. For more information about Philip and his family, visit moodymedia.org/pastorphilip.

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