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Free From the Tyranny of Human Applause

July 08, 2026

Summary

We all want validation, but living for approval leaves us empty. Matthew 6 contrasts the religious performance with a hidden, vibrant faith. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the idolatry behind our virtue signaling. Discover how a child mowing the yard helps us understand our secret motives.

This is part two of the sermon, “Religious Hypocrisy.”

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