Rev. Paul J. Miller

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?

Listening to Jesus

Listening to "the word" (James 1:22) is more than a matter of reading the scriptures. It's about who we listen to; that is, Jesus the Christ. In other words, the writings in the Bible reveal the Word of God, who is Jesus, the Son of God. (John 1:1) When we learn from Him we need then to act upon what we have learned.

Trials, Tests, Tempations, and Trust

Trusting God is a learned behavior. The teacher is faith in Christ and the text book is the trials of life. What has your pain taught you?

(James 1:12-18)