We long to become truly alive. Ephesians 1 opens a doorway to the undying power of God's grace. In today's program, Pastor Philip Miller explores the Ephesian church's splendid beginning and shares his own move from performance to grace. See why the Ephesians traded ~$2 million in treasure for a life in Christ that truly satisfies.

This is part one of the sermon, "The Word of His Grace."

00:00 Is abundant life actually possible? 01:47 The Dead Stump: A picture of the Gospel 04:22 A Tour through Ephesus: Magic, Riots, and Revival 16:20 Pastor Philip's Testimony: Moving from performance to grace 19:10 Burning the Books: The high cost of following Jesus 20:33 Why "Straddling the Fence" stops your transformation

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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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