Revival Radio with John Miller

Some people wonder why Christians get sick, lose their jobs, or have other setbacks in their material lives. If God loves Christians, and they love God, shouldn’t He protect them from such harm? Today, Pastor John teaches about some false ideas that were already making the rounds in the days of Paul and Timothy. It seems that some thought and taught that following Christ was the road to health and...

There have been plenty of studies on “unproductivity” – the ways in which employees underperform their job duties. Possibly, you’ve had some first-hand experience with a few people who seem to try everything to “not” work. But today, Pastor John warns: this is not to be the way of the Christian. Everything you have is a gift from God. Your time, your money, your energy – everything belongs to Him....

Being a leader in the church is a serious calling. What do you do when someone asks to take a leadership role, or to teach, or in some other way to mentor your church, your family, or your children? Today, Pastor John unpacks Paul’s instructions to Timothy not to “lay hands” on someone “quickly.” Care and discernment must be taken before appointing anyone to any position of responsibility. If you’...

Have you ever walked into a restaurant or some other event space and immediately noticed that you didn’t fit in age-wise? Maybe you’re an older person, and everybody was under twenty-something. Or, you’re younger, and all you saw were gray heads. How did you feel? Today, Pastor John warns that this is not the way the Church of the Living God should be. Jesus is the Lord of all ages of people. Wher...

If you visit a lot of different churches, you’ll hear a lot of different content. Here’s something that might be difficult to measure, but interesting to ponder: how much of what you hear is the reading of the Word of God, and how much is someone speaking his own words? Today, Pastor John explains that a good pastor will tell you what a text says, what it means, and then how it applies. But it sta...

The unofficial doctrine of the culture today is that “everybody has their own truth.” One opinion is as good as another – at least when it comes to religion or morality. So, how can you, as a Christian, feel confident in asserting your faith? Today, Pastor John has a clear and simple answer: speak the Bible. When you speak the written Word of God, you can know and trust that every word you read, a...

This world is so loud, and so visible, and so tangible, that it’s hard to remember that the universe is only a created reality. Today, Pastor John emphasizes that the struggles you face are not fundamentally in the earthly realm. Your true battles are against spiritual forces. When you consider the ideas that float through your mind, ask yourself, What is their source? Or better yet, who is their...

There are so many religious ideas in the world today that it’s practically impossible to categorize them all. What are we, as Christians, supposed to think about this? Today, Pastor John differentiates between two types of false religions. There are many that have no connection to Jesus Christ at all. But there are others who proclaim a “Jesus,” but he's not the same “Jesus” as in the Bible. So, b...

It takes a lot to keep a local congregation running smoothly. There are bills to pay, roofs to replace, grass that needs mowing, etc., etc., etc. Today, Pastor John shows that God has designed various roles for different people. There’s a ministry of teaching, shepherding, and prayer that your pastoral leaders must be devoted to. But who’ll take care of the other stuff? Those are the “deacons.” Wh...

If you’re a Christian saved by God’s grace, then you’ll be eager to serve Him. But where in the church might you be called? Today, Pastor John shows the wisdom of God’s plan for the church by defining various roles for different people. In addition to pastors, there’s are a need for “deacons” to take care of many of the routine matters of the church. If you’re serving as a deacon, you’re in good c...

How do churches choose pastors? Of all the decisions you might be involved in, regarding your church, this can be the most make-or-break of all. Today, Pastor John shows that the roles of leadership within the church are not for everybody. And of all the characteristics that are required, they are all exhibited first and foremost within the leader’s own marriage and family. If you’re a pastor or e...

No matter where you read in the Bible about God’s people – Old Testament or New – you’ll see that God always provides a leadership structure. And where the leader goes, to a very significant extent, there go the people. Today, Pastor John describes the qualities that are required for leaders in the New Testament Church. These are not “job descriptions,” they are character descriptions. Do you feel...

There are still a lot of cultures in our world today where women aren’t allowed to be educated. And those cultures reflect a long history of nations and traditions that were biased against the value and capabilities of women. But as Pastor John shows today, the New Testament says that women are not only capable, but are specifically instructed to learn and to know God and His Word. Whether you’re...

If you were to look for areas where Christianity and the culture do and don’t align, what would come to mind? Certainly, there’s a lot of alignment in things like the value of love and integrity. But there are differences as well. Today, Pastor John talks about one of the areas in which Christians and the culture differ, and that’s the roles of men and women. Spiritually, both are equal. And that...

We know from the Scriptures that we are to pray for all people. That includes kings (or presidents) and all those in authority. It even includes your boss if you’re a worker, your teacher if you’re a student, and your parents if you’re a child. But what do you pray for? As Pastor John emphasizes today, the most important thing to pray for, for anybody, is that they be saved and come to the knowled...

If there’s any universal message that defines our culture today, it might be this one: “you can do it!” Whether it’s the hero of the movie, the athlete, the student, or the worker in the office, people are told that they have the power within themselves to accomplish almost anything. But today, Pastor John says, “hold on a minute!” You might think that you can “do it on your own,” but that’s never...

How thankful are you for the grace of God? Would you have been able to write the song “Amazing Grace,” or do you kind of think that you’re pretty good, and God’s grace just covers over those few spots of imperfection? Today, Pastor John explains that your concept of grace is a direct result of the concept of your personal sinfulness. The apostle Paul thought of himself as the “chief” of sinners. M...

Probably one of the most puzzling questions we Christians face is: how to find God’s calling. There are many things to which all Christians are called, but what is your calling specifically? Today, Pastor John uses the life of the apostle Paul to answer this question, saying: What God calls you to do, He will equip you to do. What is your specific calling? Just ask yourself: are you a mother? Are...

But how do you show love to someone when he disagrees with your political bent? How do you love that extended relative who always shows up at family gatherings and causes drama? These are not inconsequential things to ask. But what Pastor John’s getting at today is that with whatever you do or put effort toward, it should be done in love. Even if you don’t see eye to eye with someone on issues at...

It takes a person with great strength of character to stand up against those who are opposing the truth, but to do it in a posture of love. You could slam someone for doing the wrong thing and cause that person to never want to speak to you again. Or you could approach that person more gently, but firmly, pointing him or her to the truth in God’s Word, and allow God to move and work in that person...

You hear it all the time, “I hope I can make it back home safely before that storm hits.” “I hope I can see my friend sometime in the next week.” “I hope I don’t get sick before my birthday.” These are examples of a hope that’s wishful thinking. The hope that Paul is talking about here in 1st Timothy is a different kind of hope. Today, Pastor John expands on this idea of a true, confident hope tha...

Although this verse is later in the book of 1st Timothy chapter 4, Pastor John is setting things up for us today in this letter from Paul to Timothy. He’s giving us a general overview of what the purpose of this letter was, and Paul was encouraging Timothy not to allow others’ perception of his youthfulness to dissuade him from doing the work of ministry. So you can think about this today as well....

What’s the purpose of going to church? Many people consider themselves to be Christians, but they’re “lone rangers,” Does it matter if you “go” to church? And if you “go,” does it matter if you’re “involved”? Today, Pastor John explains why membership in a local congregation is so essential to your Christian life. The church is a community of teaching, fellowship, worship, and evangelism. Where ar...

It’s not unusual to hear someone say, “oh yes, I’m a Christian, but I don’t go to any church.” What do you think of that? Is that right? Today, Pastor John explains that: yes – it is possible to be a Christian without going to church. But it’s not possible to be a good Christian without the fellowship of a local church. God does not add people to the church without saving them. And he does not sav...

Is your life lacking joy? Consider your input. The news, social media, the break room at work- there's no shortage of negativity in our world. In today's message, Pastor John encourages you to open up the Word of God. The Lord has given you all you need to live a blessed, joyful life. He wrote the Bible so that you could know Him and have a relationship with Him. You'll find hope and peace when yo...