Living The Message

Does Christmas feel too good to be true? Is Christmas something that doesn't connect with you on a personal level?

In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric explore four tendencies that get in the way of Christmas becoming personal to each of us: distraction, disbelief, discounting, and disassociation. It takes genuine courage to let the message of Christmas all the way in to our lives; here's how to do it!

Watch the sermon from this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8N3neEugMMQ.

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We tend to think of Christmas as a time when things speed up. There's so much to do, so many presents to get, and so many preparations to make! And we always end December wondering how the holiday season flew by so fast. How do we slow down, pause, and let the wonder in? 

In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric help us let the vastness of what God has done in the Christmas story sink in to our souls with the gravity it deserves.

Watch the sermon from this episode at https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/great-expectations/. 

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How does a 2000 year old letter to the Philippians apply to our lives today? Paul intended the letter to help us focus on the fundamentals of the Christian faith and to understand who we are as a family of God.

In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric discuss the four main themes that we explored throughout the book: identity, community, resiliency, and clarity. The Christian life isn't something we do, it's who we are! 

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Disagreement and conflict are a part of everyday life. Yet the world often approaches conflict very different than the church. How should Christians handle conflict, particularly when it is within the church family? In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric discuss practical approaches to conflict resolution, setting appropriate boundaries with toxic people, and acting as responsible mediators.

To watch this sermon, visit https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/the-basics-of-peace/ or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BjGk9lAuXk8.

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All Christians deal with the unique tension of living in the world while being a citizen of heaven. How should we manage this tension in a way that keeps us engaged in the lives of those around us while maintaining our ultimate focus on Christ? In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric discuss practical approaches to living as citizens of Heaven in a fallen world.

To watch this sermon, visit https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/the-basics-of-maturity/ or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Gchfb1JKLpU.

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One of the most important life questions to ask is: “Who am I?” In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric discuss three identity formation strategies. While our culture pressures us to either forge our own identity or find our identity through the influence of others, the gospel provides a third way: realizing our true identity in Christ as a beloved child of God. Only then can we become our most authentic selves.

To watch this sermon, visit https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/the-basics-of-identity/ or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/85ppBCZGEdo.

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Why do Christians need heroes? In this episode, Pastors Philip and Eric unpack the recent message from Philippians 2:19-30. Whether we like it or not, we’re all imitating someone. The influence of those around us rubs off, and we become like that which we follow. So, if we are to embody Christlikeness and walk closer with the Lord, we need to surround ourselves with people worth imitating and avoid those influences that lead us astray.

To watch the sermon, visit https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/the-basics-of-community/ or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vwkj9vEQRjQ.

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In our recent sermon from Philippians 2:1-18, we learn some insights into becoming a servant like the greatest of all time, Jesus. How do we apply those lessons to our daily lives? Join Pastors Philip and Eric as they unpack this message and discuss the secret to “going against the flow.”

To watch the sermon, visit https://www.moodychurch.org/watch/the-basics-of-service/ or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Hr0y24CDADc.

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In this episode, Pastor Philip and Pastor Eric discuss questions about suffering from the latest sermon on Philippians 1:18b-30. They discuss how it's possible to find joy and grace through times of difficulty or suffering. Can you relate to that struggle?

You can rewatch the sermon by visiting The Moody Church sermon archive at https://www.moodychurch.org/watch-online/sunday-morning/ or on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/s918xRDtEsQ. 

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In this episode, Pastor Philip and Pastor Eric unpack questions from the recent sermon on Philippians 1:1-18. In particular, they discuss what it means to subsume our little dreams within the big Dream of the gospel. 

You can rewatch the message by visiting The Moody Church sermon archive at https://www.moodychurch.org/watch-online/sunday-morning or on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/9V7HFhtXHfU. 

Questions can be submitted by text to 312-682-1888 or by email to [email protected].

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