Following the crowd often leads to a destruction path. Matthew 5 reveals that Jesus' kingdom is a radical departure from the world's definition of success. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how our spiritual desperation can lead us to the presence and power of God. Jesus can turn our brokenness into a homing beacon for grace.

This is part three of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones (Part 2)."

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01:20 – The Salmon Upstream: God's kingdom makes you an "oddball." 03:52 – The Pleasure of Heaven: Valuing the approval of God over human opinion. 08:42 – Hiding in the Shadows: What appears cursed can be an invitation to blessing. 11:37 – The Upside-Down Pilot: Why we must reorient our internal compass. 15:33 – The Funeral Test: Why it all melts away when we face the end of life. 17:54 – Radical Defiance: Practical ways to choose integrity, generosity, and modesty.

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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.

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