Rev. Paul J. Miller

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. 

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? 

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. 

Relationality - Sisters

Relationality - Sisters

Relationality - Husband & Wife

Relationality - Husband & Wife

Relationality - Mother & Daughter

The Spirit of Wisdom is in you. Listen to her.

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

 

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 truth and importance of this historical fact. But well intended traditions have distracted us from the authority of Christ revealed to us in His teaching, in His miracles, in His death, and in His resurrection. 

John 10:17-18 – No one takes Christ’s life,

He lays it down

Matthew 21:23-27 – Jesus’s authority questioned

Matt. 28:18 – ALL authority has been given to Jesus  

Authority over Nature

• Earthquakes – Matthew 27:51 & 28:2
• Creation “groans” - Romans 8:18-25

Authority over Empire

• The Cohort in Gethsemane - John 18:2-8
• Interrogation by Pilate – John 19:7-12
• The Centurion at the cross – Matthew 27:54 (also Mark 15:39 & Luke 23:47)

Authority over the Law

• The Transfiguration - Mark 9:2-13
• The curtain in the Temple rips – Matthew 27:51

(also Mark 15:38, Luke 23:44)

Authority to Forgive

• The Paralytic – Matthew 9:6
• For those mocking and abusing Him – Luke 23:34
• For the criminal next to Him – Luke 23:39-43

Authority over Death

• Dead raised to Life – Matthew 27:52-53
• Preaching to “imprisoned spirits” – 1 Peter 3:19-22 

 

 

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 protects you from injury - Romans 3:21-22

 

FEET FITTED WITH THE READINESS OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE – Be prepared to bring good news to those who need it                  - Isaiah 52:7 & 1 Peter 3:15-16

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THE SHIELD OF FAITH – Faith shields us from evil and leads us to victory - 1 John 5:3-6

 

THE HELMIT OF SALVATION – Salvation of the mind, right thinking - Romans 12:1-2 & Philippians 4:4-9

 

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – The Spirit reveals the word of God through Christ. Jesus did not only teach the word, fulfill the word, live out the word, He is the Word! - Hebrews 4:12-13

 

PRAYER – The ONE weapon that absolutely everyone has access to 24/7

 

Pray on all occasions

 

Pray with all kinds of prayers

 

Pray for the Lord’s people (the church)

 

Pray for your spiritual leaders to fearlessly reveal the mystery of the Gospel

 

Ephesians 3:16-21

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 ultimate authority, and yet He laid it aside and submitted to the worst that humanity could afflict upon Him. What does that say to us?