The 8 Minute Devotion

On today's episode Pastor Cameron brings "The Prisoner, the Fugitive, and the Nice Guy" to a close by looking at the glorious endings of Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon. These three men had radically different beginnings, but all ended up with the same astounding reward!  The 8 Minute Devotion will be on a summer break and will return with brand-new episodes on September 14th! 

In the middle of Philemon's amazing message of hope and restoration is a warning for every believer - the mention of Demas. Join Pastor Cameron as we look at this sobering example. 

The Apostle Paul asked Philemon to prepare a room for him, while he was still in prison in Rome! Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the inspiring faith of the Apostle Paul. 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at the Apostle Paul's willingness to pay for Onesimus' debt. This is a picture of the Gospel - Jesus paid the debt we could not pay in order to ransom us from our sins! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we continue our look at "The Prisoner, the Fugitive, and the Nice Guy." The Apostle Paul and Onesimus demonstrate that true repentance always comes with a willingness to pay the consequences for what we have done wrong.  

Pastor Cameron looks at an amazing request by the Apostle Paul on today's episode - Paul asked Philemon to treat Onesimus the same way he would treat Paul! This reminds us that we are to treat all of our brothers and sisters in the Lord, regardless of their past, with the greatest kindness and hospitality. 

Join Pastor Cameron as he continues recounting the stories of restoration that are found in the Bible. Each story gives us a unique insight into God's heart for those who are lost! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at ten stories of restoration that are found in the Scriptures. These passages show us how much the Lord loves to restore! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at the main theme of the book of Philemon - God is a God of restoration! He loves to bring back those that are lost, and rejoices in grace and mercy. 

The Apostle Paul reminded Philemon that God had a purpose in everything that he had lost. Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of God's divine purpose even in our most challenging situations! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we consider the willful giving of the Apostle Paul, who was willing to release Onesimus back to Philemon. The Lord is looking for those who give out of their free will and not through compulsion! 

The name Onesimus meant "useful", and after meeting Paul and being saved he was once again living up to his name! Join Pastor Cameron as we look at Paul's play on words, which points to the transforming power of the Gospel!

Paul met Onesimus in a Roman prison, and led him to salvation! Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us with Paul's indomitable spirit, as Paul bore fruit wherever he was! 

Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at Paul's attitude in his request for Onesimus. Paul uses a wise and gentle tone when speaking to Philemon, which is a key example for all of us today. 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron looks at the fact that the sharing of our faith should be effective. We can expect to bear fruit when we plant the seed of the Gospel! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron preaches about the love and faith that should grow in the heart and life of every follower of Christ. Christians can be known for loving God and serving others!

The Apostle Paul thanked God for Philemon, and prayed for him regularly. Pastor Cameron encourages each of us to pray for the people in our lives as well. 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron looks at the common greeting of the Apostle Paul - grace and peace. This simple greeting carries Kingdom power that is an encouragement for every believer. 

Paul began his letter to Philemon by calling himself "a prisoner of Christ." Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the victorious attitude that the Apostle Paul maintained through all his trials! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron starts a new series on the book of Philemon. We begin by looking at our 3 characters - the prisoner, the slave, and the nice guy!

We overcome anger with kindness - we overcome hatred with love - and we overcome evil with good! Join Pastor Cameron as we finish our series on 1 Peter 3:15 on today's episode. 

Believers are always called to speak the truth, and we are encouraged to do this with love and respect! On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron looks at this vital instruction, and how it affects our witness to the world. 

Join Pastor Cameron as we look at David, and how it was God's gentleness that ultimately made him great. We become great not through our anger but through the meekness that God gives us. 

When the Apostle Paul preached in Greece, he met the people where they were, even quoting their own poets. Join Pastor Cameron as he considers how this is an example of the way we should approach our own culture with the truth of the Gospel.

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at our need to communicate our hope with gentleness and respect. We treat everyone we speak to as people who are made in the image of God!

We have a certain hope - our future is infinitely greater than our present, as Pastor Cameron reminds us. As believers we live in the already and not yet, looking ahead to the full manifestation of all of God's promises! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus serves as the anchor of our soul. When life batters us and attempts to shake our faith, Christ is an anchor and will not let us be shaken! 

The Christian hope is not based on fuzzy good feelings or moral platitudes, but the solid fact of what Jesus did for us! Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of the hope that lives within us! 

The next part of 1 Peter 3:15 talks about giving a defense for "the hope" that is in us. On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that the Christian faith is fundamentally full of hope! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we continue looking at 1 Peter 3:15. We should always be prepared to make a defense of our faith, as we can see from the example of the Apostle Paul in Greece. 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron begins looking at the next aspect of 1 Peter 3:15 - the defense of our faith. Christians should always be ready to provide an answer for the reasons we believe what we believe! 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that when Christ is our Lord we can live with no fear! When He is for us, no one can be against us. 

As believers, we should have a deep internal revelation of Christ's holiness. Don't let the problems of the world around you distract you from honoring the Lord, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. 

What does it mean to honor Christ as holy? How can we hold the Lord as holy in our hearts? Join Pastor Cameron as we consider these questions today! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we begin looking at Peter's encouragement for believers to "always be prepared" to share the reason for their hope. We should be able to tell the world the reason we live the way that we do! 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron brings our Micah 6:8 series to a close by looking at the truth God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. We can only do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God when we are in right relationship with Him! 

Followers of Christ are called to consider others better than themselves. Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to put the needs and desires of our brothers and sisters above our own. 

Pastor Cameron begins looking at three layers of humility on today's episode. Vertical humility causes us to realize everything we are is only because of God's grace. 

Humility isn't so much about thinking less of yourself, but more about thinking of yourself less, as Pastor Cameron shares today. True humility seeks to deflect attention away from self and towards the Lord. 

Join Pastor Cameron as we begin to look at the third and final instruction from Micah 6:8 - walking humbly with God. This habit all starts with walking with God, spending time with Him in prayer and His Word. 

In the end, mercy triumphs over judgment! Join Pastor Cameron as he continues to encourage us to love and rejoice in the mercy of God! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at the second instruction from Micah 6:8 - love mercy! As we realize the majesty of the mercy of God, our hearts should be moved to show that same mercy to others. 

Jesus told His followers to give to those who asked of them, to give freely and generously. Join Pastor Cameron as we look at this important aspect of doing justly! 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that we help Christ when we help those who are in the greatest need. When we serve those that the world considers the least, we are serving Him! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we begin looking at the first of the three qualities from Micah 6:8 - "Do justly." Just as Jesus went about "doing good", His followers should actively look for ways to work justice in our world! 

Join Pastor Cameron as he shares that God's desire and requirement for His people was always relationship with Him and right relationship with others. Relationship over ritual, relationship over religion, and relationship over human rigor is the key! 

The Lord's requirements for His people were not mainly ethical, but relational! On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron shares about our need to obey God and love others as we love ourselves. 

In Micah 6, the people of Israel offered more religious sacrifices, while the Lord was looking for a real relationship with Him and right relationships amongst themselves. Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of the Lord's desire for relationship over religion! 

On today's podcast, we look at the background of Micah 6:8. The Lord responds to His people's accusation by making it clear that He is looking at their hearts! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we begin looking at Micah 6:8, where the Lord reveals His desires for His people. He's looking for those who do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him!