Revival Radio with John Miller

You’ve probably heard the phrase “blessings in Christ.” But what does that actually mean? Is it about having health, wealth, and happiness? And is it something only for some Christians? Because a lot of believers don’t have these – or they don’t have ALL of them. Today, Pastor John emphatically asserts that ALL Christians have ALL of the blessings that are in Christ. And that includes you. But what are those blessings? If you don’t...

How would you describe your knowledge of the Bible? Is it primarily a memorization of facts, sort of like being an expert on American history? Is it a set of moral standards and rules for getting along with people, kinda like a self-help and success book? Today, Pastor John emphasizes that the Word of God, containing the Will of God, understood with the help of the Spirit of God, goes far deeper than any of those external things. A...

If you were to be perfectly honest, how much would you say you “desire” to pray? If you’re like a lot of people, it’s something you know you have to do, but it doesn’t seem to be as interesting or exciting as a lot of other things surrounding you. Today, Pastor John explains what may be the problem. Only God the Holy Spirit can give you the desire to pray. So, if you’re not longing to pray, or if you get discouraged with prayer, th...

When people think of “the church” today, what do they usually perceive? Some people will see it as a political organization: some churches are red; some are blue. Others may think of the church as a self-help group, like a Twelve Step program. Today, Pastor John asserts what people should think of first when they think of the church, and that’s the Person of Jesus Christ. In your life, and your relationships, it’s your job to make ...

How many religions can you find in our culture today? And then start listing off all the self-help philosophies and worldviews you encounter. Where do people come up with these?? Today, Pastor John contrasts human philosophies with Christianity. The Christian faith is not just a collection of wise ideas from enlightened individuals. It’s not the majority view of whoever is leading the culture. When you put your faith in Jesus, you’...

As Christians, we know that we are “saved” by Christ. But what does that really mean? Is it something only for after we die, or does it have any benefit for our earthly life? Today, Pastor John explains how thoroughly and completely we are saved by Christ. When you came to Christ in faith, you were saved from the penalty of sin. Now that you are in Christ, you are being saved from the power of sin. And when you reach eternity, you ...

Have you found the perfect church yet? Where every member is diligently and sincerely following Christ? Where the only priority is to praise and honor Jesus? Today, Pastor John reminds us that every church has always had its struggles. That’s why most of the New Testament epistles were written. And we have these today in the canon of the Bible, so that we can learn from them. Each epistle has a message for you personally. For examp...

You may know someone who lived a pretty wild life, but later on became a “reformed” character. And that’s wonderful. But here’s a question: did that person feel a greater need for Jesus before or after they cleaned up their life? Today, Pastor John looks at a parable of Jesus about someone who cleaned up his life of one evil, but instead of filling it with true life from God, just left it empty. You may have fixed a lot of things i...

How many times have you heard people say, “Sure, I’d believe in God if He would just give me some evidence.” Or, “I tried faith in Jesus once, but He didn’t really do what I wanted Him to do.” Today, Pastor John shows how Jesus Himself faced those same objections during His earthly ministry. And Jesus’s answer was: “I’ve given you way more evidence than you need.” But His greatest proof was yet to come. Are you still looking for mo...

One of the most unpopular words in the English language today is “sin.” We don’t like to think of ourselves as “sinners.” Sure, we make “mistakes.” We do things that are “questionable.” But, we’re not really all that bad, are we? Today, Pastor John shows how plainly Jesus spoke when He spoke of right and wrong, good and evil, righteousness and sin. He didn’t gloss over it. The good news for you is that when you go openly to God and...

What do you think of when you hear the word “servant”? For most people, that’s a derogatory word. The “important” people in the world “get” served, they don’t “serve.” But today, Pastor John reminds us that one of God the Father’s descriptions of His Son Jesus was “His Servant,” Jesus came to earth, not only to serve us by dying as a sacrifice for our sins, but also to serve His Father’s Will. And He’s your example, too. You have t...

How can you discern, within your own heart, whether or not you’re being legalistic? How do you know if something you believe is a biblical doctrine or a personal prejudice? Today, Pastor John explores these difficult questions. And he has some great self-examinations to help you figure out where you are in your own life. By these, you can know whether you’re following Jesus or your own ideas. First: is your main concern precepts or...

When you hear the word “legalism,” what do you think of? You may have had experiences of differences with other Christians whom you felt may have been legalistic. But what is legalism? How can you avoid it? And what’s Jesus’s take on it? Today, Pastor John explores an incident in Jesus’s ministry when He was confronted by legalists. And Jesus wasted no time in exposing it for what it was. This message will help you avoid legalism, ...

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew you couldn’t save yourself, but someone else came to your rescue? Maybe it wasn’t as dramatic as being pulled out of the water by a lifeguard. Perhaps it was a project at work that you knew you couldn’t finish, but a co-worker came in and got it done just in the nick of time. Today, Pastor John explains how and why Jesus saved you. Here’s a clue: by grace through faith. But what exac...

You’ve probably been in predicaments where things seemed pretty hopeless. Maybe it was a baseball game, and your team was down by three runs with two outs in the last inning. Or it was a situation at work or with your family that seemed to have no solution. But then somehow… you managed to “save the day.” Today, Pastor John explains a far greater hopelessness: the hopelessness of being spiritually dead without God. But in this case...

What would it be like to have your life completely changed? For example, what if you woke up and suddenly you lived in a different country? Or what if you were a symphony cellist one day, and the next day, you were suddenly a professional basketball player? Today, Pastor John explains that a far more amazing transformation took place when you accepted Christ: you were transformed from death to life. Through God’s love, once you wer...

If you’re ever curious about what the point of life is and why things were created in the first place, Pastor John’s message today directs you to the fact that it’s all about Jesus. Jesus was there at the beginning. He was magnified in heaven, glorified through His death and resurrection, and He’s the best thing this world could ever hope for. As you listen today, keep your eyes and your attention on Jesus as the One who has earned...

Don’t you love the engagement season? A couple’s looking ahead with such anticipation and excitement! But that time of being a “fiancée” is only temporary. It’s not a long-term situation, and what Pastor John’s getting at today is that God’s Holy Spirit in us is like a down payment, or like an engagement ring – promising something even better for the future. As the Holy Spirit resides within you at this time, look forward to what’s...

Think of something you can pour a material into and shape it into a mold. Maybe it’s Jello, or a popsicle. What about plastic for phone cases, where it’s molded into a specific shape and size? Today, Pastor John is warning you not to allow the world to shape you. You want to be fitted and molded into what God’s created you to do and be. The best place to find what that looks like is in His Word and through prayer, renewing your min...