Rev. Paul J. Miller

It's About Time

Time is a beautiful burden. We spend our lives grappling with the extremes of war & peace, love & hate, mourning & dancing, and so on. The key to discovering a balanced life is a healthy fear of God and a humble attitude about who we are, and who we are not. Life is a fragile gift from God. Live this moment well.

Nativity in Revelation

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline December 22, 2024

“The Incarnation: Viewed from Heaven”– Rev. 12

CONTEXT OF THE REVELATION - Revelation 4:1-2

John’s vision of heaven & earth from the throne of heaven.

HEAVEN IS TIMELESS

IMMEDIATE CONTEXT - Revelation 11:15 & 19

THE MESSIAH’S REIGN, THE NEW TEMPLE, THE NEW COVENANT - When and how did all that happen?

A GREAT SIGN IN HEAVEN (Rev. 12:1-9)

A “Woman”

A Male Child

A Dragon (Satan)

A War

NOW HAVE COME…. (Rev. 12:10)

                Salvation – Acts 4:12

                Power – Ephesians 1:18-23

                Authority – Colossians 2:9-10

                OF HIS MESSIAH

THE “ACCUSER” HAS BEEN HURLED DOWN!!   (Rev. 12:10-12)

                NO LONGER CONDEMNED ! - Romans 8:1

                CHARGES DISMISSED! - Romans 8:33-34

                CONFIDENT BEFORE GOD! - Ephesians 3:10-12

NOW HAS COME! – 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Our Relational, Incarnate, God

The eternal God is Father, Son, and Spirit. They have forever been in loving relationship with each other and have welcomed us into that union through Jesus Christ. Through love, He became one of us so we can be forever connected to the triune God. This is deep stuff. This is good stuff. This is the best stuff ever!

The Incarnation Viewed from the Earth

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 12/8/24

“The Incarnation: The View from the Earth”  – Luke 1:46-55

Mary, Zechariah, the shepherds, & Simeon

WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?

                THEY STRUGGLE

                THEY WAIT

                THEY HOPE

WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR?

MARY - Waiting to know that God sees her struggle.                           - Luke 1:46-55

 

ZECHARIAH - Waiting for salvation to come for his people             - Luke 1:67-79

 

SHEPHERDS - Waiting to be favored - Luke 2:14

 

SIMEON - Waiting for salvation for all  - Luke 2:29-32

 

THE WAIT IS OVER!

God sees our struggles

God has brought salvation for all who “struggle with God”

God favors the oppressed

God has provided salvation for all people

Christ Himself is our Peace – Ephesians 2:14-18

Got Patience?

James 5:7-12

Time & Money

We spend time. We try to save both time and money. Some say that time is money. The tie-ins and crossovers between these two most valuable of all commodities are endless. In the end of James chapter 4 into the first part of chapter 5, we are given advice, cautions, and warnings about how best to manage time and money. We can't stop time, and if we don't don't control money it can take over our heart.

Building Unity with Wisdom and Humiltiy

Rev. Paul J. Miller- Sermon Outline – November 10, 2024

“Building Unity with Wisdom and Humility”

James 3:13-18 & 4:1-12

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HOW CAN “I” HELP THE CHURCH HEAL FROM DIVISION?

 

SEE THE DANGERS OF SELFISH AMBITION – 3:13-16

 

LOVE PEACE – 3:17-18

 

DEAL WITH YOUR INNER BATTLES – 4:1-3

 

DON’T USE THE WORLD’S TOOLS FOR GOD’S WORK – 4:4-5

 

FOLLOW GRACE TOWARD HUMILITY – 4:6

 

UNDERSTAND THAT GETTING CLOSE TO GOD INVOLVES PAIN    - 4:7-10

 

STOP JUDGING – 4:11-12

Words Burn

Words Burn - James 3:1-12

Faith is Productive

Faith is more than an intellectual position or a heart-felt emotion. In James 2:20-24, Abraham is identified as a person of active faith. Look with me at the highs and lows of Abraham's life. He faced numerous challenges, but his faith was a constant. It produced what God promised: a blessing that still lingers today in Christ.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

In your relationships with your neighbor, do you extend mercy or cast judgment?