Episode Details

When we can finally see the good coming, waiting for it feels unbearable. Naomi spots a path to redemption and starts scheming to speed it up. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows the danger of forcing God's hand. Discover why writing a check we want God to cash rarely ends well.

This is part one of the sermon, "Manipulating Grace."

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02:25 – Hope Is a Beautiful Thing: What keeps us pressing on.
05:04 – Ruth's Heart Dreams: Could Boaz be the one?
07:43 – Reality Is Stubborn: The gap between hope and now.
10:21 – Winnowing Tonight: Naomi's plan takes shape.
13:00 – At His Feet: The bold, risky move on the threshing floor.
16:37 – Just a Leap of Faith: Is Naomi's plan actually trust?
17:46 – What's Wrong With a Shortcut: Why not just take the path?
21:30 – Wrestling with God's Timing: The seasoning the wait provides.

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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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