Revival Radio With Pastor John Miller

It seems pretty obvious that yoking together an ox and a donkey would be a pretty bad idea. So why did God even have to make that a commandment in the Old Testament? According to Pastor John today, God is concerned with something more important than farm animals. He was illustrating the ridiculousness of joining yourself – as a follower of Christ, with someone who’s not following Christ. It’s an unequal pull. You’re going in two different directions. The outcome is not going to be good.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 6 as he continues his message, The Call to Separation.

One of the most difficult balances in the Christian life is between isolation and assimilation. It’s easier to go to one extreme or the other. You can isolate yourself from those who don’t follow Christ, or you can join in with them so heartily that you become just like them. Today, Pastor John shows how to carefully keep that delicate balance in a way that honors Christ. God wants you to be IN the world – you are the salt of the world. And he wants you to be distinct FROM the world – you are the light of the world.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 6 as he begins his message, The Call to Separation.

Have you ever looked at buying something like a rare coin or even a baseball card, but first you had to wonder: “is it authentic”? Is it really what it claims to be, or is this some kind of fake? Today, Pastor John continues on his theme of authenticity, taking on the matter of authentic love. What is it? How can you recognize it? How can you live it? As you look at the life of the apostle Paul, you’ll see what it meant to him. And what it took for him – and what it’ll take for you – to truly live it.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 6 as he continues his message, Hardships of Ministry.

How many times have you put something off until tomorrow, but then the time to do it never materialized, and it never got done? Maybe you were going to speak with your neighbor about Christ. Tomorrow. Or you were going to step out in faith in some new ministry. Tomorrow. Today, Pastor John urges you to remember that there’s no guarantee of tomorrow. God wants you to serve him TODAY. And if you haven’t surrendered your life to Him, He offers you salvation TODAY. That’s guaranteed! Tomorrow is not.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 6 as he begins his message, Hardships of Ministry.

Why do we do things for God? Is it to earn salvation? Is there anything you could do that would obligate God to you? Today, Pastor John underscores that salvation is the idea, the initiative, and the work of God alone. It’s not you who can reconcile yourself to God. Only God can reconcile you to Himself. And so, in that case, is there any need to do anything for God? Why bother? Why not live for yourself? Well, if you truly understand what God did to save you, you’ll have no hesitation in living your life for Him.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 5 as he continues his message, Motives for Ministry.

You probably know some people who have a very big ambition. Maybe it’s to be successful as an athlete or to start a new business and become a household name. Certainly, you have some ambitions of your own. What are they? Today, Pastor John describes the ultimate goal that a Christian should have: to please God. And how do you do that? By faith. As you look over your life and you see the things in which you’re investing yourself, where does “faith” fall within your list of priorities?Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 5 as he begins his message, Motives for Ministry.

How many things in this world are “permanent”? If you buy property, can you be confident you’ll always own it? If you find a good job, can you be sure you’ll have that job for as long as you want it? Today, Pastor John reminds us that nothing in this life is permanent. Your permanent life, your permanent body, your permanent home, is in heaven. So, travel light on this planet. Don’t get bogged down by the things of this world. Fixing your eyes on your eternal home is the best way to navigate down here.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 5 as he continues his message, Our Future Hope.

Think about this statement and ask yourself whether it seems to be true or false: “If you spend a lot of time thinking about heaven, you’ll not be very productive on earth.” Or how about this: “It’s best to focus on this world; you can worry about heaven later.” Today, Pastor John shows from the writings of the apostle Paul that keeping heaven first and foremost in your thinking is the basis for a fruitful life on earth. Your heavenly perspective has all the benefits for your eternal life, both now and later.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 5 as he begins his message, Our Future Hope.

We often hear phrases about the Christian life like “denying yourself,” “losing your life,” or “dying daily.” Sounds kinda disheartening, doesn’t it? But today, Pastor John shows us why that’s actually a good thing. It’s because Christ doesn’t want to smash us down; He wants to build us up. He doesn’t want to destroy your personality; He wants to redeem it. When you have the light of Christ living in you, He’s actually making you into the person you were meant to be - fully alive and reflecting His glory.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 4 as he continues his message, The Marks of True Ministry part 2.

Let’s say that you had a strong conviction one day that you really ought to do something to serve God. How would you go about figuring out what to do? Today, Pastor John urges us not to make up our own ideas or plans for ministry. We need to seek God’s calling and God’s direction. God has given you a ministry. It’s not necessary for you to create it; it’s necessary for you to seek it. And when you’re seeking God’s personal ministry for your life, you’ll find it, and you’ll be blessed to pursue it.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 4 as he begins his message, The Marks of True Ministry part 2.

If you need to find a doctor, where do you start? You probably want to get some kind of recommendation. Maybe from a friend. You may also check to see how many stars they have on an online rating system. Today, Pastor John asks, “what is the recommendation of a minister or a ministry?” His answer – (the same answer as given by the apostle Paul) – is that the lives of the people are the living letter. Your life is a written record to others – not only of Christ but of those who minister to you.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 2 as he continues his message, The Marks of True Ministry part 1.

How easy is it to find a balance between two ideas? Often, we pick one extreme or the other and defend it. Today, Pastor John shows how Paul threads the needle between two religious heresies. On the one hand, he faced the teachers who wanted the gentile Christians to follow the Old Testament laws to be saved. On the other, he had those who took the idea of “license” to the extreme of “it doesn’t matter what you do.” But Christ came to bring you “liberty” – not to follow your own desires, but to follow Him.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 2 as he begins his message, The Marks of True Ministry part 1.

Have you ever bought a product and you checked to make sure it had a guarantee, but when something went wrong, you found out that the guarantee wasn’t worth much? Today, Pastor John reminds us of a guarantee we have from God. And God’s guarantees are always good. When you became a born-again believer, God gave you the Holy Spirit. And that means many things. The Holy Spirit is your anointing, and He is God’s seal upon you. And He’s God’s guarantee – one that you can always trust.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 1 as he continues his message, Paul's Integrity.

It’s tough to get criticized. And sometimes, when we face criticism, we know it’s because we’ve done something wrong. But there are other times when we are criticized for doing what’s right. Today, Pastor John reminds us that when that happens, we can be steadfast because we have a clear conscience. Your conscience was given to you by God to help you out in your day-by-day practical circumstances. But it’s important that your conscience remains educated by the true standard: the Word of God.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 1 as he begins his message, Paul's Integrity.

It may seem odd to us today that the apostle Paul was accused of not being a true apostle because of his sufferings. That’s because today, we’ve read of the lives and the deaths of Jesus’s apostles and the martyrs through the ages. Today, Pastor John shows that Paul’s tribulations proved exactly the opposite. Just as Jesus promised, following Him will bring about many tribulations in this world. God has a real reason for the suffering in your life. It’s a wonderful and beautiful plan.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 1 as he continues his message, How to Turn Buffetings into Blessings.

It may not always be stated out loud, but generally, people have the idea that if you’re following God faithfully, then God should work things out for you really nicely. And if you’re having trouble, that probably means you’re doing something wrong. Well, today, Pastor John blows that idea out of the water as he starts to dive into Paul’s defense of his ministry. Paul suffered greatly, and God used that suffering to bring about immense good. Always remember: God is doing the same thing for you.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 1 as he begins his message How to Turn Buffetings into Blessings.

We read all the time in the news how someone in a public position has been caught in some wrong-doing. And often, there’s a confession – an admission of guilt and maybe an apology. As Pastor John shares today, that’s fine, but there’s something more important. ALL sins are ultimately not against some person or some people but against God Himself. And the most important thing is to confess and to be restored to God. When you’ve done wrong, be sure that you go to God first.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Samuel chapter 12 as he continues his message: Thou Art the Man.

When you’ve done something wrong against God, how would you like Him to respond? Would you like Him to “do nothing” and just let you go on as you are? Would you like Him to give you what you “deserve”? Today, Pastor John shows how God responded to David after David had committed a series of horrendous sins. Out of God’s great love, He sent a prophet to David to bring David back to God. And when you’ve done wrong, God wants to bring you back. Be watching for His invitation.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Samuel chapter 12 as he begins his message, Thou Art the Man.

How many steps does it take to depart from walking the godly path? The first step would probably be okay, right? Maybe two or three more, and you’re still safe? Can you go all the way to the threshold and still escape in time? According to Pastor John today, probably NOT. You’ll see the small but significant missteps that David took that led him to make the most disastrous decision of his life. Whatever your temptation, pay close attention to David’s path and take a good look at your own.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Samuel chapter 11 as he continues his message David's Sexual Sin.

It’s easy to stand back and take shots at someone who’s been caught doing something wrong. And if you’re not careful, you could think or say with great indignation, “I’d never do anything like that!” If you feel that way, Pastor John has a warning for you today: Watch Out! David, the “man after God’s own heart,” the shepherd, psalmist, and king of Israel, thought he was living close to God. Then he did the unthinkable. Whatever you think is not a temptation for you might just be the path to your downfall.Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 2 Samuel chapter 11 as he begins his message David's Sexual Sin.