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Unmasking the Polite Duplicity of Our Words

June 30, 2026

Summary

Our natural impulse is to manipulate and control others with our words. Matthew 5 shows how double-talk fractures the soul. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller proves how low-level deceit destroys community and erodes our identity. Discover why crossing your fingers behind your back reveals a deep heart problem.

This is part two of the sermon, “Manipulation on the Lips.”

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