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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.
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Our current culture seems more interested in the last two minutes than the last two thousand years. This is unfortunate. It’s also avoidable. Join Mike Woodruff each week as he break down some of the most significant people, events, and ideas in church history. Gain insight. Avoid mistakes. Take ground. Mike Woodruff is a pastor at Christ Church, a multisite ministry with four campuses in the north suburbs of Chicago.Learn more about Christ Church at https://www.christchurchil.org
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Life is complex. But the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shares four fruits of the Gospel which change our family, our priorities, and our destiny. Let’s get back to the basics of a joyful life in God, bearing abundant fruit. This month’s special offer is available for…
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We’re called to reach a culture that has rejected God and run in the other direction. Could God be inviting us to embody the scandal of His grace towards our enemies? In this message from Jonah 4, Pastor Philip Miller shares the shocking ending of Jonah’s call to Ninevah. Let’s discover the do’s and don’ts of sharing God’s heart for our enemies. Th…
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We might think the Old Testament only portrays the wrath and judgment of God. But God’s enduring character is displayed throughout the entire Bible, including His unrelenting grace. In this message from Jonah 3, Pastor Philip Miller helps us see afresh three aspects of God’s posture towards undeserving people. God is so quickly moved toward compass…
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Just as coal must be crushed to become a diamond, there’s a brokenness we must learn to be useful to God. When Jonah came to the end of himself in the belly of the great fish, he prays a beautiful poem. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller points out four pivotal moments of Jonah’s prayer. God-ordained trials might just be our redemption. This mon…
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When we run and hide from God, God comes looking for us. Jonah tried to run, but God sent a ferocious storm and a giant fish to bring him back—because God loved Jonah. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller notes three movements in God’s relentless pursuit of Jonah. God never gives up on those He loves. This month’s special offer is available for a …
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When God speaks, everyone is supposed to listen. But the story of Jonah is for people like us who run from God and need second chances. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores three themes from Jonah’s story: an uncomfortable call, an unexpected flight, and an unrelenting grace. God will never stop pursuing us. This month’s special offer is …
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Supernatural evil does exist. Paul uses the analogy of a Roman soldier armed for battle to describe the spiritual protection that is ours in Jesus Christ. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Philip Miller zeroes in on the reason, function, and source of the armor of God. We have all we need to fight off Satan’s attacks. This month’s special of…
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The Gospel matters all day, every day. It has implications for all of life, especially in family and work relationships. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Philip Miller explores eight principles for our relationships, from supervisors and employees to parents and children. Our relationship with God changes all our other relationships. This m…
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The world views marriage as a path to societal stability or to personal fulfillment. What is the Christian understanding of marriage? In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller lays out the shape, call, and purpose of Christian marriage. Both marriage and singleness are meant to display the nature of God’s love. This month’s special off…
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The change that God intends to bring into our lives isn’t superficial. The power of the triune God is forming us into the image of Christ. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through God’s three-dimensional transformation: upward, outward, and inward. The deep, comprehensive change we need is beyond our doing. This month…
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Our new family in Christ doesn’t live like other families do. Living in God’s house, as part of His family, means the house rules have changed. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller contrasts our “old self” with how we are called to walk in our new life in Christ. Let’s consider five examples of what a Spirit-led life in God’s family looks like. Th…
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If we’re God’s children, how does God want us to live? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses the whole church to answer this question. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Philip Miller focuses on three indications of interdependency within the church: unity, diversity, and maturity. We all have different gifts, but we belong to one body. Th…
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God hears and listens to children He loves. Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is one of the most powerful and glorious prayers recorded in the Bible. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us how prayer is our lifeline to God. By walking us through Paul’s prayer, we’re encouraged to pray in full confidence. This month’s special offer is available f…
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What makes suffering for Christ worthwhile? In the Gospel, all our hardship, pain, and loss have a purpose. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks God’s surprising plot twist that makes our sacrifices worth it. God uses ordinary sinners, like Paul suffering for the Gospel in prison, to enact God’s wondrous Gospel story. This month’s special …
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Easter Sunday marks the turning of the tide. The power of sin is shattered, the chains of Satan are broken, and the dominion of death is conquered. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller identifies three seismic shifts in our world because of the empty tomb: historically, philosophically, and spiritually. Jesus’ resurrection changes everything. This…
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Like a cross, salvation works on both a vertical and a horizontal axis. Salvation reconciles us with God, and it reconciles us with one another. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us three stages in the story of our adoption into God’s family. Is it possible to break down the walls that divide us? This month’s special offer is available fo…
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All of humanity is born spiritually dead. But by God’s grace, through our faith in Christ alone, we can be made spiritually alive. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Philip Miller relates how our new life in Christ gives us a new purpose in life. Even now, God has prepared good works that we might walk in them. This month’s special offer is a…
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Christians have a secret identity. Even though we may not feel it at times, through faith in Jesus we are sons and daughters of God. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shares three ways we can be confident of this truth: a bold prayer, a glorious perspective, and immeasurable power. Our secret identity will soon be revealed in g…
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To be alive in Christ is nothing short of a miracle. The Triune God purposed we would be His children. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller opens one of the most beautiful and transcendent prayers of blessing for believers. Before time began, God knew us, loved us, and chose us. This month’s special offer is available for a donati…
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Where do we turn when we need sustaining grace? The real challenges the early Christians faced—false teachers, false doctrine, and cultural pressures—are what every church and every Christian must deal with. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller’s sweeping overview of Ephesians exhibits the glories and warning of Paul’s epistle. God’s Word gives gr…
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The Word of God is constant even as generations of preachers come and go. In this service from September 2021, Philip Miller is officially installed as the 17th senior pastor of The Moody Church. We’ll hear encouraging messages from Pastor Lutzer, Pastor Philip, and others. Pastor Philip will be the next voice on Moody Church Hour, as Pastor Lutzer…
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This world, with its pleasures and trials, is passing away. Whatever is invested in the world to come will endure forever. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer focuses on the glories of eternity and how the present sufferings we endure will be worth it in the end. Which world are we living for? This month’s special offer is available…
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Do you know what your child is looking at? At home? At school? Technology is a monster and it must be tamed. It’s designed to drag away the hearts of our children and turn them into addicts. Media of all types is addicting and they are trying to find new ways to enslave your children. Are we prepared to protect our home? We must develop a strategy.…
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Some Christians are tempted to dominate secular culture or isolate from it. But we must engage the culture and share the Gospel. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer calls Christians to faithfully stand for Christ in our culture in three ways. Even the way in which we suffer should glorify Christ. This month’s special offer is available fo…
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Like ambassadors in another land, the Lord has commissioned Christians. We are to proclaim the good news of salvation throughout the earth, not just in words but in deeds. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer considers three characteristics of ambassadors to understand who we are and what our responsibilities are. We represent Christ…
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The Church faces many challenges in our time, and God’s people have failed to speak up. Many are too intimidated by the politically correct culture of the day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays six images of the Church, helping us understand what God thinks about us as the Church. So, what exactly is a church? This month’s special offer is av…
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The Gospel is attacked and undermined daily. Even in today’s evangelical world, it is often lost to political correctness or social justice. In this message from Galatians 1, Pastor Lutzer articulates four statements about the distinctiveness of the Gospel. Are we ready to know it, share it, and defend it? This month’s special offer is available fo…
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Sometimes Christians pray without a sense of great need. In the New Testament, we’re taught to combine prayer and fasting. In this message, Pastor Lutzer dispels misconceptions about fasting, highlighting the benefits physically and spiritually. Praying while fasting changes our hearts. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any …
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In a dark world, believers in Jesus have the light of God within them. Our challenge and obligation is to shine that light into the darkness around us. In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer unpacks the implications of walking in the light. Let’s seize any opportunity to reflect Christ to everyone we meet. This month’s special offer is avail…
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The world is steeped in darkness, groping for wealth, power, and fame. But Christ can pierce the darkness and give us hope. In this message from John 7, Pastor Lutzer goes on a journey to explore how Jesus leads us. Let’s rejoice in the “Light of the world” who guides us to our destination. his month’s special offer is available for a donation of a…
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When light comes, the darkness scatters. Jesus confronted Nicodemus, during a visit at night, with truths that unveil and expose the human condition—our love of darkness. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer offers three results of loving the light. We may think darkness covers our sins, but in the light of God, nothing can be hidden. This mo…
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Christmas is a celebration of God’s intervention in human history. Jesus created the universe, yet the world rejected Him. In this message from John 1, Pastor Lutzer reveals Jesus as the creator of all, revealer of light, and divider of humanity. He is the Light which shines in the darkness, yet He is not overcome by darkness. This month’s special …
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How can we know, and delight in, God’s will? Whatever our circumstances or degree of optimism, we can follow God’s commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Lutzer shows the three commands. We'll not only know the will of God, but also please Him. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of…
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We can’t see the life to come as clearly as we see what’s around us. But Revelation 4 provides a majestic view of what awaits the child of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the centrality of God above all. Like the elders and angels, whose praise never ceases, we will worship God in His glory. This month’s special offer is available for…
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We are the object of attention in the Lord’s courtroom—Satan on one side, Jesus on the other. Satan accuses believers before God. In this message from Zechariah 3, Pastor Lutzer paints the courtroom scene where we can stand dressed in Christ’s “righteousness alone.” Christians can take heart because Jesus has already won the victory. This month’s s…
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Restoring Trust – A Press On Interview with Dr. David Miller, Mike Zafirovski, and Tom Tropp
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Enjoy listening to Mike lead a panel discussion about restoring trust at the sold-out inaugural Lakelight Institute Good Work Summit. Panelists include Dr. David Miller (Director of Princeton Faith and Work Initiative), Mike Zafirovski (former President of Motorola) and Tom Tropp (Chief Ethics Officer at Gallagher).…
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Normally we don't see angels, but there are some God ordained exceptions to this. Elisha boldly prayed for his servant’s eyes to be open to angels’ ministry to God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils four truths about angels. Though God has a myriad of angels ready to do His bidding, He doesn’t have to use them to accomplish His will. …
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Christians live in two worlds: the visible one of everyday life, and the invisible world of God’s kingdom. We shouldn’t isolate ourselves, but we are called to exemplify the truth of God’s love. In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Lutzer observes four contrasts between the city of God and the city of man. How do we live as citizens of two wo…
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Satan’s power to pull people into occultism is not to be underestimated. The devil enslaves his victims in a world of false religion: a world of evil and of bondage. In this message from Acts 19, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the power of Satan and his demons against the power of Christ. How does darkness manifest itself? This month’s special offer is av…
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Exodus Answers – Pastor Mike answers your sermon series questions
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People often try to find an alternative to being accountable to God. Many choose to be involved with divination and other occult practices. In this message about King Saul, Pastor Lutzer gives us three reasons why people try to tap into the occult. Seeking knowledge apart from God traps us in spiritual slavery. This month’s special offer is availab…
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Sometimes, when we least expect it, the visible and the invisible worlds intersect. Jacob wasn’t seeking God when God appeared to him in a dream of a ladder ascending to heaven. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three attributes of God from Jacob’s encounter with God. God often shows up in our lives unexpectedly. This month’s special offer …
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Life on earth is not limited to what our five senses can detect. There are complex realities in the realm of the spirit, even though we can’t perceive them. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer observes three contrasts between the invisible and the visible world. Let’s keep our focus on eternity, where battles are lost and won. This …
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The Character Gap - a Press On interview with Dr. Christian Miller
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Today Mike’s guest is American philosopher Christian Miller, PhD, an award-winning professor from Wake Forest University who recently authored The Character Gap, has authored numerous other books and articles, and is a regular contributor to publications including Forbes. He is also director of The Honesty Project. Mike and Dr. Miller discuss his w…
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Christians are simultaneously citizens of heaven and residents of earth. This inevitably leads to conflict. In this message from Matthew 22, Pastor Lutzer provides three principles for our responsibility to the state and for our responsibility to God. God is owed our total allegiance, and this includes our engagement in society. This month’s specia…
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Trueface Interview - A joint Press On and Trueface interview with Robby Angle
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This week we are sharing with you a link to a podcast that Mike appeared on as a guest. In it, he talks about the importance of thinking well, particularly at this moment in history when we are allowing other voices to think for us. Mike argues for more “white space” as the volume and velocity of life is increasing every day. Mike also talks about …
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Personalities often clash. Differences and diversity can add a richness to life, but how should we approach interpersonal conflicts? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer observes three qualities which direct our interactions with others. Discover the foundation for gracious living, even with difficult people. This month’s special offer is …
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Tim Keller – A Press On interview with Collin Hansen
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On this week’s podcast, Mike’s guest is journalist, podcaster, and author Collin Hanson, who recently published a book on one of the 21st century’s most influential church leaders--Tim Keller. Collin is vice president for content and editor in chief of The Gospel Coalition, as well as executive director of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics…
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Why do Christians differ? Human limitations, perversions, unbelief, and preferences have wreaked havoc on the visible body of Christ. In this message based on Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer provides reasons for our differences as well as for our unity. While we often disagree, a deeper unity exists in Christ despite our division. This month’s special off…
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The Hope of Life After Death - A Press On interview with Dr. Jeff Brannon
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This week’s Press On guest is Dr. Jeff Brannon, chair of the Biblical Studies Department at Belhaven University, and author of the recently published The Hope of Life After Death: A Biblical Theology of the Resurrection. Dr. Brannon and Mike discuss the hope of Christ’s resurrection, which changes everything.…
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