Revival Radio with John Miller

If you go into just about any bookstore or library, you’ll find countless books that claim to have something to say about God or the Bible. But when you read them, you’ll see that a lot of them are filled with fanciful conjectures. Some of them profess to have just figured out the “true meaning” of the Bible for the first time. Really?? Today, Pastor John gives you the tools that you need to differentiate the wolves in sheep’s clothing from the sheep in sheep’s clothing. Stay safe! Pay attention! Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he continues his message, Facing the False Teachers.

The most important thing of all is: “just be nice.” You’ve seen it on people’s yard signs. It’s probably been drilled into you at work. But, is it true? Today, Pastor John exhorts us that there’s something more important than just being nice to people, and that’s being truthful with them. It’s not true that everything is true. And no one can be right, about everything. So, what do you do when you see someone going down a destructive path? The answer is simple: just follow the instructions that Paul gave Titus. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he begins his message, Facing the False Teachers.

Being a Christian isn’t a matter of just living however it’s convenient. It involves stepping outside of your comfort zone to serve others in the name of Christ. And, as Pastor John shows today, there’s no one for whom that’s more important than the one who serves as a Christian leader. Whether you serve in a position at a local church or you’re in another role where Christians are looking up to you and following your example, you must know and practice these qualities given in the New Testament. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he continues his message, The Marks of a Spiritual Leader.

There’s a tendency in our modern culture to be a “lone wolf”. In fact, it’s generally admired and celebrated when a person goes out on their own and makes their own way. But according to Pastor John today, that’s not the way Christians are supposed to live. We need solid, mature, wise, and dedicated spiritual leaders. In fact, it was so important to God that He wrote about the qualifications of Christian leaders in the New Testament. Be sure you’re following a leader. And be sure your leader is a solid Christian. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he begins his message, The Marks of a Spiritual Leader.

Sometimes we Christians throw around phrases like “being saved” somewhat indiscriminately. It’s as though it has just one simple meaning. But today, Pastor John points out why it’s so important to read the Bible carefully and contextually. “Being saved” occurs in three tenses. You were saved from the penalty of sin when you trusted in Christ. You’re being saved from the power of sin as you live submitted to Christ. And you will be saved from the presence of sin when Jesus raises you to eternal life. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he continues his message, The Facets of a Faithful Servant.

Sometimes, when people are reading the Bible, they wonder, “Does this apply to me?” Maybe they’re reading something in the Law of Moses. Or it might be some of history in the Bible. And they may ask, “is this relevant?” Today, Pastor John confidently asserts: Yes, everything in the Bible has something to say to every Christian. The book of Titus is a great example. Paul is writing to a Christian leader. But what he says to Titus is loaded with important truths for your life as well. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he begins his message, The Facets of a Faithful Servant.

For most people in America, Thanksgiving is a holiday of many memories and rich traditions. It may be coming home to the place you grew up. It could be the family members gathering together —or simply, the traditional meal, plus a few days off work. Today, Pastor John reminds us that God provides those kinds of blessings for all people. But Christians have another set of blessings – ones that are much greater and eternal. In Christ, you have all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, as he begins his message, Blessings From Our Triune God.

It’s easy to become disheartened in trying to follow God. Things don’t always work out as you’d like. And then you see other people who aren’t following God, and everything seems to be going great for them. Why is that? Today, Pastor John gives the answer by looking at someone in the Bible who felt exactly that way. Asaph, a worship leader for King David, was discouraged. And he wondered, does it really matter how I live? But when he started to worship with God’s people, he recovered his eternal perspective. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, as he continues his message, Faith on Trial.

It’s a question that gets asked over and over again: why do bad things happen to Christians, when we see our non-believing neighbors prosper? Today, Pastor John gives an illustration of just that question, from the book of Psalms. Asaph, a devoted, faithful worshiper of God, fell into becoming envious of the wicked people around him. They seemed to prosper, and nothing bad happened to them. Have you ever wondered about that, too? You’ll find the answer as you follow along with Asaph. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, as he begins his message, Faith on Trial.

What do people do when they’re happy? Quite often, they sing! If you’ve been around someone who’s whistling or humming while they work, you can hear their contentment. Today, Pastor John reminds us that one of the descriptions of heaven is singing. What better way to express your joy at being in the presence of Jesus? There are many reasons to be excited about eternity. The direct presence of God, the freedom from evil and suffering, and the complete security. That’s something to sing about! Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Eternity.

What would you like your life to be like? If you could pick something that you could be guaranteed, what would you ask for? How about the goodness of God? – That would be really awesome. Add in God’s mercy – you’ll need that a lot! And today, Pastor John shows that in Christ, you have both of these throughout your life. Plus: you have eternity with Christ in heaven. What better guarantee could the Good Shepherd possibly give than to make these promises to you? Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Eternity.

It’s easy to look around at others, see what they have, and then wonder why things don’t seem to be as good for you. It’s easier to see what God hasn’t done for you than what He has. Today, Pastor John reminds himself, and you, that God’s blessings are abundant, overabundant, and super-over abundant. God has prepared a table for you. He welcomes you with oil. He pours so much of His goodness into your cup that it overflows. He has provided everything you need because of His extravagant love. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

If you’ve heard the Twenty-Third Psalm, you’ve probably wondered about some of the imagery. Why does God set up a table when there are enemies nearby? Why pour oil on your head? And is He clumsy filling your cup, so that it spills over onto the table? Of course, as Pastor John shares today, there are many better explanations than that. The focus of the table is that it’s God who’s preparing it for you. The oil is His greeting. And the overflowing cup is his Spirit flowing into you, then out to others. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

You’ve probably heard, in that beautiful King James language, “Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” But, how does that work? What’s so comforting about a rod and a staff in the hand of a shepherd? Today, Pastor John explores that metaphor by showing that it represents two aspects of Jesus’s protection of you. First, He stands opposed to the enemies of your soul. And second, He’s ready to pull you back to the path when you stray. And the result is that you can confidently say, “I will fear no evil.” Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could follow the Lord, and He would always lead you to green pastures and quiet waters? And isn’t it wonderful that when you stray, He restores your soul? Today, Pastor John agrees. But God has other places to lead you, too. Undoubtedly, you’ve gone through some pretty scary places. And you might wonder why God would allow pain, sorrow, and suffering to come into your life. But He has His good reasons. And… He will be WITH you. And… He will comfort you. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.

Life is full of storms. You’re either in a storm, or you’re coming out of a storm, or a storm is on the horizon. Why would God let so many troubles come upon you? Today, Pastor John demonstrates from the teachings and the examples of the Bible that God brings storms for His good purposes. He leads you. Not just from one place to another on earth. But in the paths of righteousness. His plan for you is to conform you to His image. And that may mean a lot of chipping away at your own goals. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Right Paths.

“Trusting in the Lord” sounds easy… in theory. But how do you put it into practice? How do you know if you’re following God or following your own ways? Today, Pastor John has the key: God will lead you in paths of righteousness. If someone or something is leading you toward a path that involves a compromise of your Christian convictions, that’s not God. He wants to lead you in the right paths. And that’s for your good. And it’s for the sake of His Name – His glory and His honor. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Right Paths.

If you’ve thought about Jesus’s parable about the shepherd who loses only one out of a hundred sheep, you may have wondered about his priorities. After all, isn’t ninety-nine sheep a pretty good flock? Today, Pastor John reminds us that Jesus’s story isn’t about sheep; it’s about people. God cares about every person in His flock. If you’re the one sheep who has wandered off, He will come for you. And when He finds you, no matter what situation you’ve gotten yourself into, He wants to restore your soul. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Restoration.

A familiar theme in stories or movies involves a person who gets into a situation from which it’s impossible to save himself. Then the hero comes along and rescues him. Today, Pastor John shows how God, the good Shepherd, comes along to rescue his helpless and hopeless sheep. You may be like a sheep that’s lost and can’t find its way home, or has fallen and can’t get up. But God is faithful, and when you call for Him, He'll come and rescue you. And you can say, with the Psalmist, “He restoreth my soul.” Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Restoration.

When you’re looking for nourishment and refreshment, where do you go? Well, you could go to your favorite restaurant. That’s for physical food. But what about nourishment for your life and refreshment for your soul? What restaurant has that on the menu? Today, Pastor John finds that menu for you. It’s called the Twenty-Third Psalm. God wants to be your Shepherd – your personal Shepherd. To give you what you need to live an abundant life. Oh yeah, one more thing… He’ll pick up the check. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Rest.