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Joseph and the Trap of Needing Everyone’s Approval

September 11, 2026

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Many of us crave the smile, the applause, the nod that says we finally matter. Joseph dreamed of his whole family bowing—and it nearly cost him his life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller traces Joseph’s dream. Discover why chasing significance through people turns approval into an idol that always fails.

This is part one of the sermon, “Joseph: Seeking Significance Through People.”

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