Moody Church Hour
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 199 ratingsThis Sunday morning program provides a meaningful worship service for those far from God or unable to attend a local church. With insightful teaching from Pastor Philip Miller and joyous congregational worship, you’re invited to join Jesus on the journey of a lifetime.
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The Gospel At Work And Home
May 19, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Gospel matters all day, every day. It has implications for all of life, especially in family and work relationships. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Philip Miller explores eight principles for our relationships, from supervisors and employees to parents and children. Our relationship with God changes all our other relationships. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Sacred Marriage
May 12, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe world views marriage as a path to societal stability or to personal fulfillment. What is the Christian understanding of marriage? In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller lays out the shape, call, and purpose of Christian marriage. Both marriage and singleness are meant to display the nature of God’s love. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Children Of Light
May 05, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe change that God intends to bring into our lives isn’t superficial. The power of the triune God is forming us into the image of Christ. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through God’s three-dimensional transformation: upward, outward, and inward. The deep, comprehensive change we need is beyond our doing. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
New Life
April 28, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBOur new family in Christ doesn’t live like other families do. Living in God’s house, as part of His family, means the house rules have changed. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller contrasts our “old self” with how we are called to walk in our new life in Christ. Let’s consider five examples of what a Spirit-led life in God’s family looks like. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Together We Grow
April 21, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBIf we’re God’s children, how does God want us to live? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses the whole church to answer this question. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Philip Miller focuses on three indications of interdependency within the church: unity, diversity, and maturity. We all have different gifts, but we belong to one body. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Power Of Prayer
April 14, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBGod hears and listens to children He loves. Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is one of the most powerful and glorious prayers recorded in the Bible. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us how prayer is our lifeline to God. By walking us through Paul’s prayer, we’re encouraged to pray in full confidence. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Wonder Of The Gospel
April 07, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat makes suffering for Christ worthwhile? In the Gospel, all our hardship, pain, and loss have a purpose. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks God’s surprising plot twist that makes our sacrifices worth it. God uses ordinary sinners, like Paul suffering for the Gospel in prison, to enact God’s wondrous Gospel story. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
He Is Risen!
March 31, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBEaster Sunday marks the turning of the tide. The power of sin is shattered, the chains of Satan are broken, and the dominion of death is conquered. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller identifies three seismic shifts in our world because of the empty tomb: historically, philosophically, and spiritually. Jesus’ resurrection changes everything. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
One In Christ
March 24, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBLike a cross, salvation works on both a vertical and a horizontal axis. Salvation reconciles us with God, and it reconciles us with one another. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us three stages in the story of our adoption into God’s family. Is it possible to break down the walls that divide us? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Alive By Grace
March 17, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBAll of humanity is born spiritually dead. But by God’s grace, through our faith in Christ alone, we can be made spiritually alive. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Philip Miller relates how our new life in Christ gives us a new purpose in life. Even now, God has prepared good works that we might walk in them. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Our True Selves
March 10, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBChristians have a secret identity. Even though we may not feel it at times, through faith in Jesus we are sons and daughters of God. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shares three ways we can be confident of this truth: a bold prayer, a glorious perspective, and immeasurable power. Our secret identity will soon be revealed in glory. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
To The Praise Of His Glory
March 03, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBTo be alive in Christ is nothing short of a miracle. The Triune God purposed we would be His children. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller opens one of the most beautiful and transcendent prayers of blessing for believers. Before time began, God knew us, loved us, and chose us. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Word Of His Grace
February 25, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWhere do we turn when we need sustaining grace? The real challenges the early Christians faced—false teachers, false doctrine, and cultural pressures—are what every church and every Christian must deal with. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller’s sweeping overview of Ephesians exhibits the glories and warning of Paul’s epistle. God’s Word gives grace—to real people. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5...
Pastor Philip Miller’s Installation
February 18, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Word of God is constant even as generations of preachers come and go. In this service from September 2021, Philip Miller is officially installed as the 17th senior pastor of The Moody Church. We’ll hear encouraging messages from Pastor Lutzer, Pastor Philip, and others. Pastor Philip will be the next voice on Moody Church Hour, as Pastor Lutzer continues on “Running To Win” and “Songs In The Night.” Learn more at moodymedia.org/pastorphilip. This month’s special offer is available for ...
Keep Eternity In Mind
February 11, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThis world, with its pleasures and trials, is passing away. Whatever is invested in the world to come will endure forever. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer focuses on the glories of eternity and how the present sufferings we endure will be worth it in the end. Which world are we living for? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Protect Your Family
February 04, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBDo you know what your child is looking at? At home? At school? Technology is a monster and it must be tamed. It’s designed to drag away the hearts of our children and turn them into addicts. Media of all types is addicting and they are trying to find new ways to enslave your children. Are we prepared to protect our home? We must develop a strategy. We can’t just simply trust our kids. They are under attack, and many are already hurting. This month’s special offer is available for a donatio...
Engage The Culture
January 28, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBSome Christians are tempted to dominate secular culture or isolate from it. But we must engage the culture and share the Gospel. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer calls Christians to faithfully stand for Christ in our culture in three ways. Even the way in which we suffer should glorify Christ. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Share Your Faith
January 21, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBLike ambassadors in another land, the Lord has commissioned Christians. We are to proclaim the good news of salvation throughout the earth, not just in words but in deeds. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer considers three characteristics of ambassadors to understand who we are and what our responsibilities are. We represent Christ. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Be The Church
January 14, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Church faces many challenges in our time, and God’s people have failed to speak up. Many are too intimidated by the politically correct culture of the day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays six images of the Church, helping us understand what God thinks about us as the Church. So, what exactly is a church? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Guard The Gospel
January 07, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Gospel is attacked and undermined daily. Even in today’s evangelical world, it is often lost to political correctness or social justice. In this message from Galatians 1, Pastor Lutzer articulates four statements about the distinctiveness of the Gospel. Are we ready to know it, share it, and defend it? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Desperate Praying
December 31, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBSometimes Christians pray without a sense of great need. In the New Testament, we’re taught to combine prayer and fasting. In this message, Pastor Lutzer dispels misconceptions about fasting, highlighting the benefits physically and spiritually. Praying while fasting changes our hearts. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Light Defines Us
December 24, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBIn a dark world, believers in Jesus have the light of God within them. Our challenge and obligation is to shine that light into the darkness around us. In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer unpacks the implications of walking in the light. Let’s seize any opportunity to reflect Christ to everyone we meet. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Light Guides Us
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe world is steeped in darkness, groping for wealth, power, and fame. But Christ can pierce the darkness and give us hope. In this message from John 7, Pastor Lutzer goes on a journey to explore how Jesus leads us. Let’s rejoice in the “Light of the world” who guides us to our destination. his month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Light Reveals Us
December 10, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen light comes, the darkness scatters. Jesus confronted Nicodemus, during a visit at night, with truths that unveil and expose the human condition—our love of darkness. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer offers three results of loving the light. We may think darkness covers our sins, but in the light of God, nothing can be hidden. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
The Light Redeems Us
December 03, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBChristmas is a celebration of God’s intervention in human history. Jesus created the universe, yet the world rejected Him. In this message from John 1, Pastor Lutzer reveals Jesus as the creator of all, revealer of light, and divider of humanity. He is the Light which shines in the darkness, yet He is not overcome by darkness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Pleasing The Lord…Always!
November 26, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBHow can we know, and delight in, God’s will? Whatever our circumstances or degree of optimism, we can follow God’s commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Lutzer shows the three commands. We'll not only know the will of God, but also please Him. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.
A Glimpse Into Heaven
November 19, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWe can’t see the life to come as clearly as we see what’s around us. But Revelation 4 provides a majestic view of what awaits the child of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the centrality of God above all. Like the elders and angels, whose praise never ceases, we will worship God in His glory. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.
Jesus, The Devil, And You
November 12, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWe are the object of attention in the Lord’s courtroom—Satan on one side, Jesus on the other. Satan accuses believers before God. In this message from Zechariah 3, Pastor Lutzer paints the courtroom scene where we can stand dressed in Christ’s “righteousness alone.” Christians can take heart because Jesus has already won the victory. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.
Angels, God’s Invisible Agents
November 05, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBNormally we don't see angels, but there are some God ordained exceptions to this. Elisha boldly prayed for his servant’s eyes to be open to angels’ ministry to God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils four truths about angels. Though God has a myriad of angels ready to do His bidding, He doesn’t have to use them to accomplish His will. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Motivated By The Invisible World
October 29, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBChristians live in two worlds: the visible one of everyday life, and the invisible world of God’s kingdom. We shouldn’t isolate ourselves, but we are called to exemplify the truth of God’s love. In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Lutzer observes four contrasts between the city of God and the city of man. How do we live as citizens of two worlds? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Power From The Dark Side
October 22, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBSatan’s power to pull people into occultism is not to be underestimated. The devil enslaves his victims in a world of false religion: a world of evil and of bondage. In this message from Acts 19, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the power of Satan and his demons against the power of Christ. How does darkness manifest itself? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Knowledge From The Dark Side
October 15, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBPeople often try to find an alternative to being accountable to God. Many choose to be involved with divination and other occult practices. In this message about King Saul, Pastor Lutzer gives us three reasons why people try to tap into the occult. Seeking knowledge apart from God traps us in spiritual slavery. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Finding God In The Wasteland
October 08, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBSometimes, when we least expect it, the visible and the invisible worlds intersect. Jacob wasn’t seeking God when God appeared to him in a dream of a ladder ascending to heaven. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three attributes of God from Jacob’s encounter with God. God often shows up in our lives unexpectedly. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Living In Two Worlds
October 01, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBLife on earth is not limited to what our five senses can detect. There are complex realities in the realm of the spirit, even though we can’t perceive them. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer observes three contrasts between the invisible and the visible world. Let’s keep our focus on eternity, where battles are lost and won. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
When Loyalties Collide
September 24, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBChristians are simultaneously citizens of heaven and residents of earth. This inevitably leads to conflict. In this message from Matthew 22, Pastor Lutzer provides three principles for our responsibility to the state and for our responsibility to God. God is owed our total allegiance, and this includes our engagement in society. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
When Personalities Collide
September 17, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBPersonalities often clash. Differences and diversity can add a richness to life, but how should we approach interpersonal conflicts? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer observes three qualities which direct our interactions with others. Discover the foundation for gracious living, even with difficult people. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
When Beliefs Collide
September 10, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWhy do Christians differ? Human limitations, perversions, unbelief, and preferences have wreaked havoc on the visible body of Christ. In this message based on Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer provides reasons for our differences as well as for our unity. While we often disagree, a deeper unity exists in Christ despite our division. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
When Religions Collide
September 03, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen Christians stand for truth in a pluralistic culture, conflict is inevitable. The controversy, even with the governmental powers, has ancient beginnings. In this message from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways Christians have responded to persecution throughout our history. Let’s engage our culture with good news, recognizing our blessings when we suffer. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-...
Death To Self-Justification
August 27, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBIf the Lord brought a revival of repentance to a city, most of God’s people would rejoice. But not Jonah. In this message, Pastor Lutzer expounds on God’s questions for Jonah, revealing the traits of narcissism in all of us. Will we let ourselves be broken by God to care for what breaks God’s heart? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Death To Self-Interest
August 20, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBSome believers will only obey God after He teaches them a lesson the hard way. After three days inside a fish, Jonah still had no compassion on the people of Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us three lessons about the danger of self-interest and self-protection. Are we resentful because God is generous? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Death To Self-Reliance
August 13, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBSometimes, circumstances overwhelm us, forcing us to turn to God for a way out. Jonah was certainly overwhelmed in the belly of the great fish. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us what God was doing in Jonah by listening to his prayer of desperation. Are we desperate for God now, or will we wait for God to make us desperate? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
Death To Self-Will
August 06, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBNone of God’s creation is as stubborn as humanity. Even redeemed men and women try to resist His will. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains four lessons from the life of Jonah about God’s relationship with defiant children. When we attempt to run, God goes with us, disciplines us, and confronts us. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory And Our Glorification
July 30, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBAfter all the pain of this world is over, the people of God have a glorious inheritance awaiting them. Those who believe in Jesus will one day be bathed in the very glory of God Himself. In this message, Pastor Lutzer anticipates the glorification of the soul, the body, and our eternal home. How does our glorification bring God glory? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Death
July 23, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBGod knows when we will leave this earthly life—and how. Christians have the assurance that when we die, no matter the circumstances, Jesus will take us to heaven. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three ways the glory of God makes it possible for us to face death with triumph. Our fear of death can be replaced by the peace of God. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Suffering
July 09, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBNo one is exempt from suffering. We tend to think our suffering is because of Satan, but suffering can also be from the hand of God. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the man born blind. While we may never know why we’ve had to suffer, we can live in such a way that our suffering brings glory to God. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Sexuality
July 02, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBWe’re sexual beings and our desires often control much of our lives. In fact, sexuality plays a part in what we believe about God. In this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons why we should glorify God in our bodies. Can we view our sexuality through the prism of the glory of God? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Lifestyle
June 25, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBWhen economic difficulties arise, people lose jobs, homes, and even their self-respect. But focusing on the glory of God can help us face the storms of life, vocation, and relationships. In this message, we focus on five principles of glorifying God in everyday life. Can we find meaning in the ordinary responsibilities and challenges of life? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Witness
June 18, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBAt the core of God’s immense pleasure is the plan of redemption. God’s eternal intention was to bring many sons and daughters to glory through redemption. In this message, we discover four ways in which God is glorified. In fact, God has always used ordinary people as His co-workers to glorify Himself. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Church
June 11, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBMany go to church to visit friends or to hear inspiring music. What if the primary reason we belong in church is to worship God in His presence, recognizing who He is and who we are? In this message, we notice three features of God’s building—the church. The church has a vital responsibility not just to one another, but also to the wider culture. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
God’s Glory In Our Worship
June 04, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBWhat should motivate believers in daily life? As we mature in the faith, we come to realize more and more that life is not about us—it’s about God. In this message from Exodus, we see God’s glory defined, withdrawn, and restored. When we see our lives as part of a much larger plan, we understand that giving God glory is what life is all about. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.