Searching for Happiness in the Right Places Living The Message

When will you be happy? We’re all looking for happiness, but where do we find it? In this episode, we explore a how to find a happiness that satisfies.
In this conversation Pastor Philip and Pastor Eric discuss the identity trap of the Samaritan woman at the well. They address key questions from the sermon, including:
What was her identity trap? 0:39 Remarkably, the Samaritan woman seems glad that Jesus knows her past. Why does she respond with gladness to Jesus when her sins are exposed? 1:30 Are there other ways we look for satisfaction through people? 7:47 How do we know if we’ve fallen into this identity trap? 9:08 The disciples were probably caught off guard seeing Jesus talk to a woman alone, let alone a Samaritan woman! But v27 says they held back their questions, what do you think the trap they’re avoiding is? 12:48 What resources in the Gospel help us with our deep identity need for satisfaction? 16:00 What practical advice would you give someone who are struggling with finding satisfaction through people? 19:57 Sermon for this episode: https://youtu.be/MaEPHfIBbT0
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