Ministers of the gospel and servants of Jesus Christ are fragile vessels for the gospel. The vessel is unimpressive, but the treasure within is wonderful. This frailty of the body—and the weakness of the servant—reflects ultimately the death of Jesus—and allows the life of Jesus to shine through.

The people who wound us deepest are often the ones we most wanted to impress. Joseph faced the brothers who sold him—and wept, forgave, and blessed. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals how a new identity unlocks forgiveness. Discover why we can only release someone once we stop needing their approval.

This is part three of the sermon, "Joseph: Seeking Significance Through People."

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00:03 – Cheap Imitations: Why approval and popularity can't make us significant.
02:09 – The Test Ends: Joseph's softening toward the brothers who betrayed him.
07:53 – "I Am Joseph": The tearful reveal and reunion that breaks him open.
11:47 – Meant for Evil, Meant for Good: Forgiveness from a transformed identity.
15:26 – The Takeaway: Significance is conferred by the Father, not earned from people.
19:22 – Freed to Forgive: Why we can only bless those we no longer need. 

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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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In our new series called START, we’re looking at the foundational elements of our faith. Whether you’re a new believer trying to figure out this whole Christianity thing, or if you’ve been following Christ for years but want to get back to the basics, this study is for you! 

Sometimes our lives can seem very messy. Problems arise, chaos ensues, and the calm, peaceful life we wish we had just disappears. But if God is sovereign, and everything is under His control, Why is the world in Such a Mess? That’s the question Pastor John Munro will unpack on this episode of The Verdict.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns us that we will hear about wars and rumors of wars in the last days, but we should not be afraid, because God is with us! Well, sure enough, it seems like every few months, a new conflict is starting somewhere in this world, and other parts of the world feel like a pressure cooker waiting to explode! But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that when we look at the Bible’s prophetic words, we can find peace, because none of today’s chaos comes as a surprise to God!