Miller Ministries Podcast

Be a Generous Giver

Be a Generous Giver

Walking in the Love of God

Walking in the Love of God

Understanding the Difference Between Hope and Faith

Jesus said that faith, hope, and love remain. Hope and faith aren’t the same. Hope is in the future—a confident expectation of something we look forward to, a blueprint of what we desire. Faith is now! It’s the evidence, the present assurance, the title deed to what we’re hoping for. We attach faith to what we hope for, and by faith we receive it. Without hope in something, our faith has nothing to adhere to; and without faith, we can’t receive what we hope for. We will receive what we hope for if we don’t let up on our faith, keeping it attached to that hope.

Discerning the Signs of the Times

Jesus said believers can discern the signs of the times if they’re spiritually attuned. In the time of Noah, God gave signs He was going to bring judgement on the sin that was rampant. But only Noah and his family discerned this and believed it. Today, although we won’t know the exact hour of His return, we can discern that we’re in the last days and Jesus is coming soon. Numerous signs point to this: widespread deception, wars, terrorism, famines, economic instability, persecution, false prophets, love waxing cold—but also the worldwide preaching of the Gospel! Let’s be motivated by the end times signs and be about the Father’s business!

ALFC's 34th Anniversary Celebration

Listen as several ALFC members describe how being active in this local body and sitting under the anointed teaching of Pastors Jeff and Christine has profoundly impacted their lives. Then, hear Pastor Jeff recount the beginnings of the church, as the kernel of a vision God gave him, and the Lord’s guidance through various phases and locations. Finally listen to Pastor Jeff outline what this local body is called to accomplish for the Kingdom going forward.

The Manifestations of the Spirit - Part 1

It’s critical that we understand the manifestations of the Spirit in the local body. Their purpose is to profit all, not just an individual. The nine manifestations, or gifts, of the Spirit fall into three categories: the gifts of utterance, power, and revelation. Pastor Christine teaches here on the first utterance gift: the word of knowledge. This is some supernatural information God gives a pastor, minister, or someone else He can use in order to meet a present need. A word of knowledge can come by an inward witness, or less commonly, by an audible voice or through an angel.

Are You Pleasing God?

We can love God and still not please Him: “For without faith it is impossible to please Him.” And when we come to Him we must believe “…that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Let’s please Him by trusting that He rewards us as we earnestly seek Him. Faith is not just for our needs but for what is beyond naturally possible. Faith is the “title deed” to those things. We need a “blueprint” of things we stand in faith for; that blueprint is hope. We lay hold of (receive) by faith that blueprint (our hope).

10 Biblical Reasons to Pray MUCH in Other Tongues

One of God’s greatest gifts is tongues—our individual language through the Holy Spirit. Here are some of the benefits of praying in tongues. It’s evidence and a reminder of His indwelling presence. It charges us up spiritually. We pray God’s perfect will by praying in tongues. It stimulates our faith. The Lord reveals things He wants us to do when we pray in tongues. It keeps us from worldly contamination. It makes us desire His presence and fellowship more, which is what He created us for. Praying in tongues helps us pray for the unknown, even for people across the world. It brings spiritual and emotional refreshing; depression leaves when we’re refreshed by Him. Praying in tongues helps us control our natural language. Damage can be done by unedifying natural speech; but tongues helps us speak only good and truth. Tongues magnifies God in our lives; we see things from His perspective, and people see God in us. Tongues is the doorway to the gifts of the Spirit and the supernatural realm of God.

The Blessing of the Lord Makes Us Rich

God commands the blessing on those who follow Him wholeheartedly. His blessing includes health, wealth, and peace. He wants to bless us, but He can only do it if our hearts are turned to Him and we’re Kingdom-minded. Also, His blessings aren’t just for us to keep—they should flow through us for the good of others and the Kingdom. If we occasionally miss or ignore God’s leading, His mercy and grace can correct our course when we turn back to Him and let Him help us. We should be thankful for His increase and recognize that we can’t earn it, but that it’s His goodness poured out on us.

Increase is Tied to Your Obedience to God's Plan

Discerning the Lord’s body impacts both our health and our finances. Knowing in our spirits that Jesus suffered and died for us is discerning His physical body. Understanding our place in the local church is discerning His Church body on earth. Our health and prosperity depend on whether we understand the covenant relationship with Jesus, with our pastor, and with the brethren. A covenant with the local body means serving and being a supply there. The place where God leads you is the place where you can be blessed and be a blessing. If you change churches based on what’s convenient, where your job is, or any reason that isn’t of the Holy Spirit, you won’t increase spiritually and financially as you will by staying where the Holy Spirit led you!