Life-relevant Bible-based teachings from Rev. Paul Miller, Pastor of Bushkill Community Church and St. John’s E.C. Church.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline - August 27, 2017
Series Title: Return to Joy!
Today's Title: Joy in All Situations
Today's Text: Philippians 4:10-23
GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL OF OUR NEEDS
WE NEED TO REMAIN CONTENT (v10-12)
- The Philippians took up a collection for Paul
WE NEED TO FIND CONTENTMENT IN CHRIST (v13)
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
- "do all this" or "do all things"?
WE NEED TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HELP US (v14-18)
- A simple "thank you" goes a very long way
WE NEED SEEK THE RICHNESS OF HIS GLORY (v19-20)
- Nothing is more valuable than the presence, the power, and the promise of God
WE NEED TO EXPECT GOD TO WORK THROUGH US IN ALL SITUATIONS (v21-23)
- While in prison, God used Paul to even reach into "Caesar's household"
Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
This week's message from Philippians 4:4-9 was delivered in manuscripit form, so there's no outline. Anxiety is such a timely and important issue that is deeply impacting our lives and our culture. I hope this sermon helps you see how the Word of God reveals a way through all of the stress and turmoil that we find ourselves in. May His peace be upon you.
- Pastor Paul
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline - August 13,2017
Series Title: Return to Joy!
Today's Title: A Life Worth Following
Today's Text: Philippians 3:15-4:3
Unfit to Lead
"enemies of the cross of Christ"
- a destiny of destruction (v19)
- worshipping appetite (v19)
- glory in shame (v19)
- a world-centered mind (v19)
A Godly Leader
- shows maturity (v15-16)
- accepts leadership (v17)
- sees the big picture (v20)
- keeps Christ in the center (v20)
- knows that true glory is found in being like Jesus (v21)
Why Leadership Matters
Therefore...stand firm in this way (4:1)
- because people don't always agree, and good leadership brings then back together(v1-2)
- because your name needs an eternal, glorious, destiny (v3)
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline - August 6, 2017
Series Title: Return to Joy!
Today's Title: Press On!
Today's Text: Philippians 3:1-14
YOU'LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH, SO DON'T EVEN PLAY THAT GAME
PAUL'S LOSS
- His Heritage Identity (v5)
- His Group Identity (v5)
- His Commitment Identity (v6)
- His Self-Righteousness Identity (v6)
PAUL’S TRASHED IDENTITY
- "I now consider loss"(v7)
- "I consider everything a loss" (v8)
- "I have lost all things" (v8)
- "I consider them garbage" (v8)
PAUL'S GAIN
- FOUND IN CHRIST (v9)
- FAITH-BASED RIGHTEOUSNESS IN CHRIST (v9)
- KNOWLEDGE & POWER IN CHRIST
- CHRIST'S RESURRECTION (v10)
- SUFFERINGS IN CHRIST (v10)
- DEATH IN CHRIST (v10)
- PAUL'S OWN RESURRECTION (v11)
PAUL'S NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST
- HOLDING ON WHILE BEING HELD (v12)
PAUL'S PATH FORWARD
- FORGET WHAT IS BEHIND (v12)
- PRESS ON TO WHAT IS AHEAD (v14)
- TOWARD THE PRIZE OF BEING FULLY IN CHRIST (v14)
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline - July 30, 2017
Series Title: Return to Joy!
Today's Title: The Joy of Friendship
Today's Text: Philippians 2:19-30
We could all use a friend like Timothy:
- First Introduced - Acts 16:1-5
- From Lystra
- Jewish mother (2 Timothy 1:5)
- Greek father
- The believers there "spoke well of him"
- Accompanied Paul - Acts 17:14-15, 18:5, 19:22, & 20:4
- Paul's Emissary -To Corinth (1 Corinthians 4:17 & 16:10), and to Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 3:2-6)
- Helped Paul Write - 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians,1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon.
- In Prison - According to Hebrews 13:23
PAUL'S FRIENDSHIP WITH TIMOTHY - Philippians 2:19-24
- TIMOTHY IS TRUSTWORTHY - v19
- Paul knows that Timothy will represent him faithfully and truthfully.
- TIMOTHY IS SELFLESS - v20-21
- "I have no one else like him"
- TIMOTHY IS PROVEN - v22
- Paul is able to send Timothy to them with full confidence because he has already shown that he is very capable, serving faithfully for many years.
- TIMOTHY IS LIKE A SON - v22
- When a friendship deepens, he/she becomes like family to us. In some cases, closer than family.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline - July 23, 2017
Series Title: "Return to Joy!"
Today's Title: "The Stars Don't Gripe, They Just Shine!"
Today's Text: Philippians 2:12-18
EXERCISE YOUR FAITH! (v12-13)
- A FAITH WORK OUT REQUIRES UNITY
- Note "therefore"
- A FAITH WORK MEANS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP
- work out your salvation - 1 Timothy 4:7-10
- A FAITH WORK OUT RESPECTS THE BODY & FACES PAIN
- "Fear & trembling" - respect & holy sorrow
- A FAITH WORK OUT IS FOR GOD'S GOOD PURPOSE
- to fulfill His good purpose - Romans 12:1-2
STOP COMPLAINING, IT CLOUDS THE LIGHT
- LIVE IN A NO COMPLAINT ZONE
- do "everything"
- COMPLAINTS HURT YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU
- grumbling and arguing
- THE LESS WE COMPLAIN, THE PURER WE BECOME
- become pure and blameless
- PEOPLE WHO DON'T COMPLAIN SHINE!
- a warped and crooked generation - Deuteronomy 32:5
- you will shine because "the word of life"! - 1 John 1:1
- MAKE THE COACH PROUD!
- I will be able to boast
POUR OUT YOUR LIFE! V17-18
- "being poured out like a drink offering“ Numbers 15:1-10
Monday Jul 17, 2017
Monday Jul 17, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 16, 2017
Series Title: “Philippians: Return to Joy!” – Rediscover joy & giving it away!
Today’s Title: “Incarnational Relationships”
Today’s Text: Philippians 2:5-11
“In your relationships to one another…” (Philippians 2:5)
The Mindset of Christ Jesus…The pattern of descent & resurrection.
- He let go of what He had a right to (v6) (see John 5:18)
- He resisted using authority selfishly (v6) (see Ephesians 1:18-23)
- He became nothing (v7) (see Genesis 1:1-3)
- He embraced the nature of a servant (v7) (see Mark 10:45)
- He chose to be humble (v8) (see Matthew 23:12)
- He willingly died (v8) (see Romans 5:8)
- He accepted humiliation in death (v8) (see Galatians 3:13)
The Pattern of Christ is the Pattern to Life
- “Come” – Invited into the pattern by Jesus – Matthew 11:28-30
- “be crucified” – die with Him – Galatians 2:20
- Die to the “old self” – Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4;22, Colossians 3:9
- Rise with Him – Ephesians 5:14
- Share in His “glory” – Romans 8:17
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – June 25, 2017
Series Title: Philippians: Return to Joy! – Rediscovering joy and giving it away!
Today’s Title: Joy Beyond Suffering & Circumstance – The indispensable power of humility & unity
Today’s Text: Philippians 1:27-2:4
In Christ, unity without humility is impossible & humility without unity is unsustainable.
THE NEED FOR UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
LIFE IS FILLED WITH CHALLENGES (1:27-30)
- Happenings
- Standing firm
- Striving
- Overcoming fear
- Facing opposition
- Suffering
- Struggling
WHY FACE THESE THINGS ALONE?
- WE have the gospel
- WE have one Spirit
- WE have one faith
- WE are saved by God
- WE believe
SO, UNITY IN CHRIST MEANS…
- WE conduct ourselves in a worthy manner
- WE stand firm
- WE strive together -
- WE overcome the fear of opposition
- WE suffer together
- WE struggle together
“THEREFORE”, BASED UPON OUR COMMON NEEDS (1:27-30) (happenings, standing firm, striving, overcoming fear, facing opposition, suffering, and struggling)
UNITY IS EXPERIENCED THROUGH... (2:1)
- encouragement
- comfort
- common sharing
- tenderness
- compassion
TAKE UNITY TO A JOYFUL COMPLETETION….. (2:2)
- make my joy complete by…
o being like-minded
o having the same love
o being one in spirit
o and of one mind
THE KEY TO UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST – HUMILITY (2:3-4)
- is not self-based
- is not vain
- it values others first
- is interested in others before myself
Humility lets go of selfishness and vanity. It places value upon and interest in others. Even at the expense of yourself.
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – June 18, 2017
Series Title: “Return to Joy!”
Today’s Title: “Even in Chains, There’s a Choice”
Today’s Text: Philippians 1:12-26
WHY IS PAUL JOY-FILLED IN PRISON?
PURPOSE IN PRISON (v12-13)
PROMOTING PROCLAMATION (v14-18)
PRAISE, PRAYER. & PROVISION (v18-19)
- Praise (rejoicing) is what Paul does
- Prayer is what the church does
- Provision is what God does
PROFIT IN LIFE OR IN DEATH (v20-24)
PROGRESS & JOY IN THE FAITH (v25-26)
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 6/11/17
Series Title: Return to Joy!
Today’s Title: Joy is Spiritual & Relational
Today’s Text: Philippians 1:1-11
WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR OTHERS?
WHAT DOES THAT REVEAL ABOUT YOUR HEART?
PAUL’S LOVE FOR THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH (v1-8)
- I thank my God every time I remember you. (v3)
- I always pray with joy (v4)
- I have you in my heart (v7)
- I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.(v8)
PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH (v9-11)
- May your love abound (v9)
o into knowledge
o into deep insight
- In order that you will be able to (v10-11)
o discern what is best
o be pure and blameless
o be filled with the fruit of righteousness