We often resist the very trials meant to refine our jagged edges. In Jonah 2, the belly of a beast becomes the birthplace of a new man. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how the Lord makes us supremely useful for His kingdom. What if crushing was the only way a coal can ever become a diamond?

This is part one of the sermon, "Grace Beneath the Waves."

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02:41 – Spiritual Liabilities: Why self-confidence hinders your walk with God. 04:27 – The Purpose of Crushing: Understanding why God tempers us. 06:54 – A Fish's Vomit: Why even the lowliest moments in Jonah's story were orchestrated. 09:55 – Divine Agency: Why Jonah credited God, not the sailors. 13:04 – Treating You as Children: Exploring the hope found in Hebrews 12. 18:34 – The Broken Achilles: Pastor Philip shares a personal moment of helplessness.

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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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