The 8 Minute Devotion

Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us that the cross is only good because it was followed by the resurrection! Our victory came at the cross and was sealed by the resurrection of Jesus! 

At the cross, Jesus made the greatest trade of all time! Join Pastor Cameron as he explains this glorious hope on today's episode. 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron describes how the wrath of God was taken away at the cross. Jesus absorbed the wrath of God on behalf of our sins so that we can experience His favor!

On today's podcast Pastor Cameron begins looking at the next aspect of the Easter story that brings us hope - the cross. As Christians, our greatest victory came on our Savior's darkest day, which means we can have hope in any situation! 

It was during the Last Supper that Jesus promised He would send the Holy Spirit in His absence. Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us with the truth that the Holy Spirit is with His children always! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron considers how the disciples' failure was forgiven and redeemed. None of them kept the promises they made at the last supper, yet they were forgiven and their failure was turned into hope! 

Judas made his final decision to betray Christ during the last supper, yet the Father vindicated His Son. On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that even in betrayal we can find hope and comfort through God's mercy and compassion. 

Jesus humbled Himself and became a servant during the Last Supper, as Pastor Cameron shares today. The servanthood of Christ gives us hope, as we know that Jesus came to wash and cleanse us completely! 

The Last Supper is a key part of the Easter story, and there are several things that take place in the upper room that show us the hope we have in Christ. Join Pastor Cameron as we start looking at this monumental meal today. 

Join Pastor Cameron as we start a brand-new series on the podcast! The Easter season should fill us with hope as we consider the resurrection of Jesus.

David cried out for a clean heart, and was restored to a place where his ending was even greater than his beginning! Join Pastor Cameron as we finish our series on David by looking at his glorious restoration.  The 8 Minute Devotion will be on a one-week break but will be back with new episodes on March 16th! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron looks at the key difference between David and Saul. Saul's greatest concern when caught in his sin was the praise and honor of men, while David's greatest concern was the presence and approval of God. 

When confronted with his grave sin, David confessed and repented when confronted by the prophet. Though his sin was great, his repentance and humility is an example for us, as Pastor Cameron shares today. 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at David's tragic attempts to cover up his sin with Bathsheba. The best time to repent is always today - attempting to hide or cover up our sin only makes things worse. 

There were several reasons for David's sin with Bathsheba, which serve as warnings for us. On today's episode Pastor Cameron looks at this part of David's life to warn us to never grow complacent in our walk with the Lord.  

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron begins looking at one more aspect of David's life - his fall into adultery and restoration. Resilience is a key in the Christian life - if we never give up in our pursuit of God we will ultimately be victorious over sin and the enemy! 

Throughout his life, David lived with one overwhelming passion - to know the Lord and dwell in His presence! Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to live with such a desire to know God and be with Him. 

David had continual victories in his time reigning from Zion. The Lord wants all of His people to experience His victory, as Pastor Cameron exhorts us today! 

Once David was made king of all Israel, his first plan of business was taking Mount Zion. On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron encourages us to never settle in our lives but to seek God for victory in every area of our lives!

Join Pastor Cameron as we look at David's time reigning in Hebron, where his house grew stronger as Saul's descendants grew weaker. That which is born of the Spirit will always overcome the flesh! 

Hebron was the place where David was anointed king over Judah. Join Pastor Cameron as he discusses the spiritual signifance of this special place!

3 days after losing everything, David became king over Judah, just as Christ won His greatest victory over the grave just 3 days after His crucifixion. Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the parallels between David and the cross!

David recovered everything that had been stolen from him at Ziklag, and also spoiled the enemy! Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us that God allows trials not just to bring us back to where we were before, but also to destroy the enemy and bring us out way ahead than where we started! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the next part of David's life - his victorious reign as king of Israel. David's ultimate victory started at a place where it seemed he suffered his greatest defeat! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron discusses the tabernacle of David? Why did God declare that He would rebuild this tabernacle, instead of one of the other of the Old Testament dwelling places? 

David learned that God was his refuge and his fortress, the One he could trust in times of trouble. Join Pastor Cameron as he encourage us to keep our trust in the Lord in all times and trust Him for His protection! 

David refused to fight battles in his own strength, but consistently waited for God's timing and direction. On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron encourages us to always remember that vengeance belongs to God and God alone! 

Join Pastor Cameron as we look at David's refusal to take his own revenge on King Saul. David honored God by refusing to bring down Saul on his own. 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron discusses the 400 men that came to gather around David during his time in the wilderness. God sent the people David needed, and David spent time leading and shepherding them! 

God was gracious to bring David friends during his time of wandering in the wilderness, with Saul's son Johnathan being David's greatest supporter. Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of the importance of having friends and showing ourselves friendly! 

David took 5 smooth stones with him for his battle with Goliath, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. Our victories will not come through natural means, but through the grace of God! 

On today's podcast Pastor Cameron looks at Saul's attempt to have David wear his armor when facing Goliath. David could not wear the armor of the previous generation but had to go with the tools that God had given him!

David's smaller victories when nobody could see prepared him for the biggest stage in front of the nation. Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to be faithful in the small so we are ready for the larger battles!

Join Pastor Cameron as he continues the story of David and Goliath by looking at the reaction of David's older brother Eliab. Eliab accused David of pride when that was actually in his own heart, and his hypocrisy serves as a warning for all of us today. 

On today's podcast Pastor Cameron looks at the intimidation tactics of the giant Goliath. Goliath tried to bully the Israelites into submission through fear, just as our enemy does today - but David is an example of how we can respond in courage to the enemy's threats!

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron discusses David choosing 5 smooth stones when he faced Goliath. As believers, we need the grace of God to fight the Lord's battles and bring His victory to our world! 

King Saul tried to convince David to go to battle with Goliath in Saul's armor, but David refused it and went in his shepherd's garments instead. Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the spiritual significance of this exchange!

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at David's past victories before facing Goliath. Because David had defeated the lion and the bear when no one else was watching, he had faith that he could defeat Goliath when the freedom of his nation depended on it! 

David's oldest brother mocked David's faith and willingness to face Goliath, accusing David of the worst motives. Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at David's response to his doubters and mockers. 

Join Pastor Cameron as we continue looking at the classic story of David and Goliath. Saul and the Israelite men were paralyzed by their fear of the giant, and serve as a warning for us to not be captured by the intimidation of the enemy!  

The most famous story from the life of David is his battle with Goliath, and this story reveals several key insights into a life of faith and victory. Pastor Cameron begins our introduction to this story today! 

David lived in the time of the Old Covenant, but the Lord brought him into New Covenant realities! On today's episode, Pastor Cameron encourages us to keep our eyes on all the Lord has done and will do for us. 

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron discusses the righteousness that David learned as a shepherd. As men and women of God, we need to keep our hearts pure before Him and ask for His grace to always walk with Him!

Pastor Cameron discusses the importance of wisdom on today's episode. David learned wisdom while caring for sheep that he used while caring for people!

Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the first quality David learned as a shepherd that prepared him to be a king - faithfulness. The Lord wants us to learn faithfulness in that which is small so we are ready to rule with Him!

David learned several qualities as a shepherd that prepared him to be a king. Pastor Cameron encourages us today to allow God to prepare us in our "hidden" stages so we are ready when he releases us into His ultimate calling for our lives! 

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron continues disucssing David's anointing to be the next king of Israel. God saw David as a king, despite his physical limitations!

Everyone else in David's life saw him as a mere shepherd boy, but God saw Him as a king! On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that God's thoughts towards us are great.

God doesn't judge by numbers or strength, but He looks at the heart, just as He did when He found David! Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us that God's eyes are always looking for those who put their trust in Him. 

Join Pastor Cameron as we start the new year on the podcast with a brand-new series - "The Heart of David". David was a man after God's own heart and is an inspiration for us all! 

On today's Christmas episode of the podcast, Pastor Cameron reads several encouraging Christmas passages from the Scriptures. We rejoice that Jesus came to earth in order to be with His people and save us from our sins!  Merry Christmas from The 8 Minute Devotion! We will be on a break until the new year, with new episodes coming soon!