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Rev. Paul J. Miller
Life-relevant Bible-based teachings from Rev. Paul Miller, retired pastor.
Episodes
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The Tactics of Fear
The Tactics of Fear - 2 Peter 1:3-11
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Love and Prayer
Love and Prayer
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Our Deepest Yearning
Our Deepest Yearning
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Rahab - An Outsider Included in Christ
Joshua 2:1-24 & 6:15:25
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Cast Your Cares on Jesus
1 Peter 5
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Suffering and the Will of God
God's will is “good, pleasing, and perfect” (Romans 12:2) Suffering will test you, but the “tests” don’t come from God (or from the will of God). Life will supply many tests and trials. It is God’s will that you respond to our suffering “according to His will.”
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Holy? Who, Me?
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – March 8, 2026 “’Holy’, Who, Me?” – 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 What does “holy” mean? Sacred, hallowed, set apart, wholeness To be “holy” is not moral content, but positional intent. What “holy” means I am intentionally and purposefully setting myself apart from the...
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What a Great Salvation!
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Notes – March 1, 2026 “What a Great Salvation!” - 1 Peter 1:1-12 BY HIS GRACE, WE ARE AT PEACE (v1-2) “God’s elect”? – The “elect” is the church worldwide “foreknowledge”? – God “chose” to rescue humanity - Ephesians 1:4-6 “sprinkled with his blood” – Exodus 24:8…
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Peter - Passion, Failure, & Faith
Peter is one of the most well-known figures of the New Testament. Leader to the core, his passionate impulses led to both his best and worst moments. Jesus groomed him so he'd be ready to lead the church at Pentecost. His personality traits are not uncommon to all leaders. What's important is…
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Renewal in Christ Requires Sincere Love
"Love must be sincere." If it's not, is it truly love? Renewal is a desire that we all have. We want to change where change is needed. We want to reclaim the good we have lost or wandered away from. We want to recover and discover how best to live in this world. How to spread hope and to live at...
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Chosen to Lay Down Their Treasures
The Magi from the east who came with gifts for the Christ child are mysterious as to their origin and purpose. Apparently, these learned "wise men" from a distant land discerned from the stars what the religious leaders in Jerusalem had no clue about. The long-awaited Messiah has finally come…
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The Night Shepherds Became Angels
God could have chosen any person or persons on the planet to announce the coming of Christ into our world. He didn't choose the rich, the powerful, the advantaged, or the best educated. He chose humble shepherds. That night began as just like any another night; outside with the sheep doing what…
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Chosen to Carry Christ
The mother of Jesus didn’t ask for or seek out this incredible blessing. She was chosen by God for this, and she willingly submitted to His will. This surely upended whatever plans and dreams she had for her own life. It also had to be a great burden as she tried to explain her pregnancy to her…
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The god of Othering
The vision of the judgement seat of God taught by Jesus in Matthew 25 reveals the need of acting upon what we claim to believe in. Faith that fails to transcend from thought to action is not faith at all. But when both are present, we can experience "life", eternal life. Eternity is both now and...
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The Idol of Convenience
Our tech-obsessed world wants everything as quickly and as easily as possible. Make it more convenient and it will sell. But there are no short-cuts to what matters most. The narrow path is the way to life - true life, the best life. That path always includes risk, sacrifice, and time.…
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The god of Information
Information is more available than ever before. But what do we do with it? What is it doing to us? How do we discern what is good and what is true? Let's look to the scriptures and learn from the measureless God how best to discern our way through endless information.
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The god of Distraction
Distractions surround and attack us daily. Multiple forms of media thrust in our faces and glued to our fingertips. Jesus warned us about a soil condition of the heart where thorns choke out what God is trying to grow through us. His desire is that we thrive like the tree by the water in Psalm 1.
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Afraid of How Jesus Will Come Back?
This sermon is a chapter from my upcoming book about fear. How we interpret and explain the mysterious apocalyptic books and chapters of the Bible matters. It especially matters when fear-filled predictions about the return of Christ are thrust upon the masses. Fear and love are opposites. Jesus...
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The Church - A People of Sincere Love
"Love must be sincere" This vital directive can be easily missed among the multitude of good, sound, practical advice found in the 12th chapter of Paul's letter to the church in Rome. But a case could be made that those 4 words are central to all else that is written in these 21 verses. Romans 12...
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The Holy Spirit Proves the World to be Wrong
Just before Jesus was arrested and went to the cross, He promised His disciples that the "Advocate" (comforter, helper, counselor) would come. A big part of what the Spirit did (and still does) is to "prove the world wrong" about sin, about righteousness, and about judgement. (see John 16:8-11)
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Jesus - Our Source of REnewed Life!
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Notes – October 5, 2025 “Jesus: We can all find renewed life in Him” - Romans 8:1-11 “Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, through his virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death on the Cross, and glorious resurrection and ascension, graciously offers new life to...
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Our Shared Faith - Sin - We Share Our Broken Condition
Sin separates us from God. But in what sense are we separated? Is it positional or relational? No matter how far we fall and fail, God's love follows us there, right into the depths of our brokenness. That's what a loving father does.
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Image of God - Our True Identity
Walk with me through the numerous scriptures that teach the importance of "image". Creating our own does work out so well. Accepting that we bear the image of the Creator is the key to embracing your true identity.
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Waiting on the Lord - Isaiah 40
Waiting on the Lord means trusting in Him like a lamb trusts it's shepherd. Do you trust Jesus to hold you close?
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Growing While You Wait
Lamentations 3:1-33 God is faithful to us, he is GREATly faithful. Beleiving that that is true is most challenging during difficult times. Jeremiah witnessed devastating loss and national tragedy. As horrific as those days were for him, somehow, he was still able to declare to God, "great is thy...
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Jesus - Our King
Jesus - Our King What kind of king is Jesus? How does He lead? What's important to Him? What does he expect of His subjects? The "Sheep and the Goats" gives us a hint.......
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Jesus- Our Truth
To be set free by the truth we need to hold to the teaching of Jesus. (John 8:11-12)
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Jesus- Our Light
Christ doesn't just gives us light or lead us to the light, He IS the Light.
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Jesus - Our Life
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 13, 2025 “Jesus: Our Life” – John 1:4 Is Life Found by WHAT you KNOW or WHO you KNOW? Genesis 3:4-5 John 17:3 “eternal” 79x in the Bible 73 of them are positive “life” 223x in all of the New Testament 71 of them are in John’s books “eternal life” 43x in...
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Relationality - Child of God
Romans 8:5-17
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Relationality - Strangers, Foreigners, & Enemies
Even people we don't know, don't like, or see as an enemy have something to teach us about relating to God.
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Relationality - Brothers
Of all the human relationships to attach the word "love" to (ie: "brotherly love"), why is this one so common in the scriptures?
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Relationality - Neighbor
The Good Samaritan parable can be applied to any culture or community where there is embedded hatred for the "other". Every person in need is worthy of help, and every person is capable of providing the help.
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Relationality - Sisters
Relationality - Sisters
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Relationality - Husband & Wife
Relationality - Husband & Wife
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Relationality - Mother & Daughter
The Spirit of Wisdom is in you. Listen to her.
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Relationality - Friendship
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Notes “Relationality” Learning about God through human relationships April 27, 2025 Friendship Proverbs 17:17, 27:6, 27:9 David & Jonathan – 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 20:30-34 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Your friend, Jesus John 15:9-17
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Resurrection Authority
Easter Sunday Sermon - (posted late due to family emergency) Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline 4/20/25 “The Authority of the Cross” The death and resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in the history of humanity. The annual celebration we call “Easter” was intended to emphasize the...
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Weapons for a Different Kind of War
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 4/13/25 Ephesians 6:10-24 - “Weapons for a Different Kind of Battle” If you want to stand strong, put on God’s armor THE BELT OF TRUTH – Surround yourself with the Truth – John 1:14 & 17, Psalm 139:7-10 THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS - Doing what is right...
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Our Model for Submission and Authority is Jesus
What kind of husband or wife are you? What kind of mother or father? Do you have supervisory responsibility at work? What kind of boss or manager are you? How do you handle authority in the church? In all areas where authority and submission matter, our greatest example is Jesus. He is the…
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One Mountain at a Time
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 3/30/25 Ephesians 5:3-20 – “One Mountain at a Time” WHAT DO WE NEED FOR THIS JOURNEY? FELLOWSHIP - Don’t go it alone - 1 John 1:5-7 THE RIGHT GUIDE - John 16:13 THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT - Ephesians 4:11-13 & 2 Timothy 3:16-17 THE RIGHT STRIDE - Walk in the steps…
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Speaking the Truth with Love Brings Growth
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 3/23/25 Series Title: “Chosen to be Included!” Today’s Title: “Speaking Truth with Love Brings Growth” Today’s Text: Ephesians 4:17-5:2 “…speaking the truth in love, we will grow…” - Ephesians 4:15 Ephesians 4:17-19 we won’t grow if we’re not thinking right...
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The Light of Love is Deep within Everyone
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – March 9, 2025 Series Title: “Chosen to be Included” Today’s Title: “The Light of Love is Deep within Everyone” - Ephesians 3:14-21 INTRO: Proverbs 20:27 “YOUR INNER BEING” The Father provision, the Spirit’s power, and Son’s presence 14 For this reason I…
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Go Ahead, Approach God; You Belong!
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 3/2/25 “Go Ahead, Approach God-You Belong!” - Eph. 3:1-13 PAUL, THE PRISONER - Ephesians 3:1 Acts 21-23 - Paul’s legal battle from Jerusalem to Rome Acts 22:21-22 THE MYSTERY UNDERSTOOD? - Ephesians 3:4 THIS MYSTERY IS... - Ephesians 3:6 In the gospel …. All...
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Peace is a Person
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 2/23/25 Series Title: “Ephesians: Chosen to be Included” Today’s Title: “Peace is a Person” Today’s Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Key: Verse: 2:14 “Therefore…” – saved by grace, we are His workmanship (2:8-10) LEFT OUTSIDE (v11-12) – The condition of the Gentile...
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Grace is Already in Place
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – February 2, 2025 Series Title: “Chosen to be Included” Today’s Title: “Grace is Already in Place!” Today’s Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Key Verse: 2:6 WITHOUT CHRIST, WE’RE AS GOOD AS DEAD – 2:1-2 WE’RE ALL BAD KIDS HEADED FOR TROUBLE – 2:3 ONLY GREAT LOVE CAN...
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The Enlightened Heart
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 1/26/25 Series Title: “Chosen to be Included” Today’s Title: “The Enlightened Heart” Today’s Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Key Verse: 1:18 IN CHRIST we are Blessed, Chosen, Destined, Adopted, & Included (v3-14) THE ENLIGHTENED HEART BEGINS WITH GRATITUDE FOR…
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YOU Are Included!
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – January 19, 2025 Series Title: “Ephesians; Chosen to be Included” Today’s Title: “Blessed, Chosen, Destined, Adopted, & Included” Today’s Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 I BELONG! Because, IN CHRIST…. I am blessed in the heavenly realms (v3) – Ephesians 1:20, 2:6,...
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When the Gospel First came to Ephesus....
The Apostle Paul arrived in Ephesus at a very key time for this vast city. The result was a church that possessed the spiritual depth and humility to receive the very deep teachings found in Paul's epistle to the Ephesians. Every church can learn from the elements in place that made this church...
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It's About Time
Time is a beautiful burden. We spend our lives grappling with the extremes of war & peace, love & hate, mourning & dancing, and so on. The key to discovering a balanced life is a healthy fear of God and a humble attitude about who we are, and who we are not. Life is a fragile gift from God. Live...
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