Revival Radio with John Miller
Religion & Spirituality
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Pastor John Miller's daily radio program featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching that will help you grow in your understanding of God's Word.
Episodes
- How To Face Suffering - Part 1
If you’re a Christian, your greatest aspiration is to become more like Jesus. Your plans, your ambitions, and your goals aren’t the driving factor of your life. Rather, it’s: “what does God want?” Today, Pastor John explains what happens w…
- Christ’s Triumphant Suffering - Part 2
Depending on where you live, there’s probably a favorite sports team that most people get excited about. It may be college or professional. It may be football, baseball, basketball, or something else. (If you’re in Canada, it might even be…
- Christ’s Triumphant Suffering - Part 1
Pastor John discusses the purpose and value of suffering, asserting that it has a resolution and ultimate triumph guaranteed by Jesus Christ, based on 1 Peter 3.
- Christ’s Triumphant Suffering - Part 1
Here’s a question that probably every person has pondered: What is the purpose of suffering? What’s its “end game”? Does it have a point? Is there any value in it? Today, Pastor John answers those questions with a resounding “YES”! There’s…
- How To Shine In Suffering - Part 2
This episode explores how to respond when facing criticism or attacks. Pastor John explains that the appropriate response, including prayer, depends on the reason for the disparagement. He references 1 Peter, chapter 3.
- How To Shine In Suffering - Part 2
When you’re being attacked or criticized by people, how can you know how you should respond? How should you pray? Well, according to Pastor John today, it really depends on why you’re being disparaged. If it’s because of things you’ve done…
- How To Shine In Suffering - Part 1
If you’ve lived more than a few days, you’ve had opposition and criticism. Perhaps you had trouble in school – either from your teachers or from your classmates. No doubt you’ve caused some of your difficulties yourself, by your own unwise…
- How To Shine In Suffering - Part 1
This episode of Revival Radio with John Miller explores the concept of suffering. Pastor John differentiates between general difficulties and specific persecution faced by Christians, referencing the Book of 1 Peter.
- Submission: A Path To Blessing - Part 2
In this episode, Pastor John explains the biblical principle of returning good for evil, as detailed in 1 Peter chapter 3. He emphasizes that this practice, enabled by the Holy Spirit, can lead to favorable attention from the Lord.
- Submission: A Path To Blessing - Part 2
Suppose you have a friend at work, and you find out that they’re talking behind your back, trying to make you look bad to your boss. What do you do? Today, Pastor John has a reminder: to be like God, you must return good for evil. This isn…
- Submission: A Path To Blessing - Part 1
In "Submission: A Path To Blessing - Part 1," Pastor John explores five attitudes, guided by the Holy Spirit, that contribute to enjoying life and seeing good days. These attitudes, focused on treating others well, demonstrate how love for…
- Submission: A Path To Blessing - Part 1
Would you like to enjoy life and see good days?” Who would say “no” to that? But how do you find that kind of life? Today, Pastor John lists five attitudes that you should cultivate with the help of the Holy Spirit. And, although these mig…
- Submission in Marriage for Husbands - Part 2
If you listen to most shows or get advice from your friends, what kind of “marriage” advice are you likely to hear? Finances, the kids, the house, who does the dishes, blah, blah, blah – a bunch of stuff dealing with externals. Today, Past…
- Submission in Marriage for Husbands - Part 1
If you’re a husband, and you hear that it says in the Bible, “husbands, love your wives,” that may not seem too difficult. Until you try to figure out what that means in the practical day-to-day realities of life. Today, Pastor John has a…
- Submission in Marriage for Wives - Part 2
Our world is in love with externals. There’s glitz and glamour everywhere. Media stars and social media posts are made to look as “awesome” as possible. But, how important is that, really? Today, Pastor John looks at the instructions in Fi…
- Submission in Marriage for Wives - Part 1
Can you think of an example in your life when you submitted to someone else, even though you didn’t agree with them? Today, Pastor John shows again that “submission” is a concept that originates in the very nature of God. Jesus Christ, God…
- Submission in the Workplace - Part 2
When someone honks at you, you honk back. When someone says something nasty about you behind your back, you do the same to them. Right? Of course, as Pastor John explains today, that’s the way we – as humans – want to respond. But that’s n…
- Submission in the Workplace - Part 1
In the days when they had “kings,” the people in the kingdom were called “subjects.” Now, in countries where the governing authorities are elected, we don’t use that word anymore. So, what should be your model in your workplace? Are you “s…
- Submission to the State - Part 1
If you were looking for a word that would go against just about everything our culture promotes, it’d be hard to find a better one than “submit.” A great number of slogans and bumper stickers are fundamentally saying: “we hate authority!”…
- A Plea for a Blameless Life - Part 2
If you’re a Christian and you’re trying to live a holy and devoted life, why are you trying to do that? Today, Pastor John has several solid reasons. The first, of course, is that you are dearly loved by God – that should be reason enough.…
- A Plea for a Blameless Life - Part 1
When you hear the phrase in the Bible that Christians are “strangers and pilgrims,” what images does that conjure up? Today, Pastor John recalls an incident from his early Christian days of how not to express that to an outsider. Yet it’s…
- God’s Privileged People - Part 2
It’s unfortunate that a lot of people today think of Christianity as just “Jesus and me.” It’s as though God wanted to reconcile you with Himself, but didn’t really care about anyone else. Today, Pastor John shows that this is not the bibl…
- God’s Privileged People - Part 1
Have you ever been to a magnificent stone building – perhaps the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., or maybe a historic museum in your hometown? Have you looked at the stones? Huge, strong, granite or marble, they are immovable! Today,…
- Jesus Our Rock - Part 1
There are a lot of things that people place their confidence in. It could be something they’re personally responsible for, like their job, their financial security, or their health. Or it could be a group of people, such as the ability of…
- It's Time to Grow Up - Part 2
Think about a time when you were hungry. Not just “ready for dinner.” But really, really, famished hungry. Like you could eat a large double-cheese double-pepperoni pizza and finish it off with two pieces of apple pie. Pastor John says tod…
- It's Time to Grow Up - Part 1
You probably know at least one person who seems to be a little “behind” in growing up. Maybe it’s a co-worker. Hopefully it’s not your boss. And of course, you need to look at yourself too. Today, Pastor John shares some new terminology: t…
- Love One Another - Part 2
Have you ever experienced “fake” love? Someone seemed to really care about you, but then you found out they only wanted something from you? Today, Pastor John talks about the plague of insincere love. That’s not the kind of love that God c…
- Love One Another - Part 1
Probably the most widely debated and most misunderstood word in our culture today is “love.” We hear things like “love is love.” But can we find anything more descriptive than that? “Yes, of course!” says Pastor John today. The real defini…
- The Wonder of Redemption - Part 2
How would you feel if you were in a desperate, hopeless situation, and someone saw you and did something to save you? Today, Pastor John has a message that takes that question even farther. Suppose the person not only saved you, but did so…
- The Wonder of Redemption - Part 1
Sometimes when you’re listening to a Bible message, you hear a lot of big words, like “redemption” and “salvation.” And it’s possible to let those words go in one ear and out the other. But today, Pastor John says, “Hold on!” These are not…
- Staying Clean In A Polluted World - Part 2
Finish this sentence: God is “blank.” What did you get? Probably a lot of people would say, “love.” Others might say “God is great, God is good.” But do you know what the number one most-referred-to attribute of God is in the Bible? Today,…
- Staying Clean In A Polluted World - Part 1
When people think of heaven, what images come to mind? Certainly, there are some who’ve seen the old cartoons of people sitting on clouds playing harps. But there are a lot of better images as well. Streets of gold, tree of life, beautiful…
- Celebration of Salvation (Study 2) - Part 2
When the trials of life come, it can often seem that there’s no end. While some situations get resolved quickly, others go on and on. Sometimes they cascade one upon another, and sometimes they get worse and worse over time. Why is this? T…
- Celebration of Salvation (Study 2) - Part 1
Of all the unexplainable problems about the goodness of God that you’ll run into, probably none is greater than the existence of suffering. Yet today, Pastor John shows that suffering should not be a surprise and that it has a purpose. Sat…
- Celebration of Salvation (Study 1) - Part 1
What do you do when you need strength from God? If you’re in a situation of temptation or discouragement, where can you turn? Today, Pastor John recounts an event from the life of the apostle Peter that gives a good clue. Jesus told Peter…
- The Mind of Christ - Part 2
Suppose you took a survey of your friends, and asked: “of every person who’s ever lived, who do you personally hold in the highest esteem?” What answers would you get? You might get a political figure, maybe a scientist, or a philosopher.…
- The Word of Committal - Part 1
Recently, I had a procedure in the hospital that required general anesthesia. That morning, and then throughout the preparation process, I was keenly aware that I was putting my life in the hands of the anesthesiologist. Today, Pastor John…
- The Word of Agony - Part 1
Of all the utterances spoken by Jesus on the cross, none is more enigmatic than these words: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Today, Pastor John takes you into the great, great mystery of this cry of the Savior. Did God the Fath…
- The Word of Affection - Part 1
Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve been unjustly accused, and almost everyone abandoned you? Today, Pastor John shows that’s exactly the situation Jesus faced at His crucifixion. He had been unjustly accused. And only five of H…
- The Word of Salvation - Part 1
It’s easy to say, “God is in control.” That is, until something happens and it seems like He isn’t. Today, Pastor John takes a unique look at a circumstance that seems like it’s out of God’s control. But it isn’t. As Jesus is crucified, th…
- The Word of Forgiveness - Part 1
If you knew you were close to death and wanted to speak some final words, what would they be? Who would you be concerned about? What would be important to say? Today, Pastor John begins his exploration of one of the most profound topics in…
- The Mind of Christ - Part 1
It’s tough when someone tells you what to do, and you don’t really understand why you should do it. It’s always a lot easier if the reasons make sense. And that’s what Pastor John is going to explain today. The Bible tells us to put Jesus…
- The Holiness Of God - Part 2
Just as people have a lot of different ideas about God, they also have varying theories about Jesus. Oh, He was a good man, a great teacher. Or, He was an ancient philosopher whose ideas don’t really have much relevance in our modern world…
- The Holiness Of God - Part 1
When people think about God, what kind of being or person are they imagining? Some think of Him as a kindly old man who just wants people to be happy, while others consider Him to be the Cosmic Killjoy. But what does the Bible say about Go…
- God Is Love - Part 2
Aren’t you glad that God’s love isn’t like our love? No matter how much you love someone, as a fallible human, you’ll fall short. But today, Pastor John describes the love of God – a love so great that He cares for every person. You may ha…
- God Is Love - Part 1
Think of a great “love story.” There are plenty of these in works of fiction. Or maybe you’re fortunate enough to know two people personally who personify “love” for you. What is the defining characteristic of their love? Today, Pastor Joh…
- Paul Poured Out - Part 2
I heard a famous golfer one time who was asked this question: “what’s the key to winning a tournament?” He answered: “I usually have two good days, one great day, and one bad day. The key to winning the tournament is how I manage the bad d…
- Paul Poured Out - Part 1
If you’re a pastor and you’re leading a flock of God’s people, what should be your priorities? Or, if you’re a Sunday School teacher or a small group leader, what do you need to convey to your people? What about if you’re one of “the peopl…
- Preach the Word - Part 2
Have you ever heard anyone say, “let’s all just love Jesus”? Or, “let’s just follow Jesus’s teachings.” Or, “we should live to please God.” Today, Pastor John shows that these sentiments are correct. But only if you know Who Jesus is, and…
- Preach the Word - Part 1
Have you ever been given a very important charge? Maybe your boss put you in charge of an emergency response team. Or what if the CEO of your company gave you a critical task that you must perform correctly? According to Pastor John today,…