Grief can hollow us out until we barely recognize ourselves. Naomi, whose name means "pleasant," asks to be called Mara which means bitter. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller sits with a woman emptied by grief. Discover why "I went away full and came back empty" wasn't the end of her story.
This is part one of the sermon, "Naomi: Seeking Satisfaction Through Power."
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00:03 – Pleasant, Now Bitter: A name that no longer fits her pain.
02:46 – Naomi's Identity Trap: Seeking satisfaction through power.
05:19 – The Sidelined Woman: This character in the story carried major grief.
07:53 – Aching Hearts: Bringing our real sorrow honestly to God.
10:23 – No Confidence in Mercy: When grief blinds us to God's kindness.
12:53 – Exceedingly Bitter: Naomi names her anguish without flinching.
18:05 – Defined by Loss: When our sorrows start to become our identity.
21:08 – The Subtle Grasp for Power: How grief can quietly turn to control.
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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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