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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron brings season 3 of the podcast to a close by looking at the words written in July of 2020 by his firstborn son Caleb, just three months before he unexpectedly passed away, "We will be in heaven, and be happy with God." This is the third part of Pastor Cameron's graduation series in honor of Caleb, who would have graduated from high school this year. We trust you have been blessed and encouraged by The 8 Minute Devotion this season. We recently crossed 100,000 lifetime downloads, and look forward to many more! The podcast will be on a 12-week summer break, and we are planning on being back with new episodes on Monday September 8th. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments in the meantime!
Pastor Cameron starts a special 3-part series on today's podcast, in memory of his firstborn son Caleb who would have graduated high school this year. On today's episode, we are reminded to live our lives with eternity in mind, because only what is done for Christ will last!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron brings our "Jesus in Judges" series to an end by looking at Jesus as the One who destroyed death through dying. His death was the very vehicle by which He destroyed the work of the enemy and the power of death and sin!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. He is the Strong One who is always sweet to His people.
The last judge we will cover in our "Jesus in Judges" series is Samson, as Pastor Cameron begins today. Samson was a tragically flawed figure, who nevertheless gives us several glimpses into the life and ministry of Christ.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at how Jesus did not go to the highest levels of society when choosing His disciples. Rather, He chose the lowly and the forgotten, and He is still looking for men and women like this today!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron considers the weapons of Gideon's army - a clay jar, a torch, and a trumpet! We must always remember that our weapons are not carnal but spiritual, as Jesus will empower us with spiritual weapons for the spiritual battle we are in.
When it was time for Gideon to lead his army into battle against the Midianites, the Lord pared his forces down from 32,000 men to just 300! The Lord can save by many or by few and wants our trust to be in Him and Him alone, as Pastor Cameron shares today.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus is the wonderful deed worker of the fathers. The same God who did miracles before is the same God we serve today!
Gideon was a man from the weakest family in the weakest tribe of the weakest nation, yet God called Him a mighty man of valor! On today's episode, Pastor Cameron shows us how this points towards Jesus, the Savior who was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron begins our look at Gideon, the man the Lord plucked from weakness and obscurity to lead His people to deliverance. As the life of Gideon shows us, the Lord can save by many or by few!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at Jesus as the Captain who offered Himself willingly to His people. Just as Deborah and Barak were volunteers in the army of Israel, so Jesus told the Father, "Here am I, send me."
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus is not only a prophet, but the Prophet who speaks for God. He is an all-powerful miracle-working Prophet who reveals the Father to His people!
Pastor Cameron brings our "How to Be a Weakling" series to a close on today's episode. The Lord wants to perfect His power in our weakness, through the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead!
As we acknowledge our own weakness, we can experience the power of Jesus' resurrection. On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that the pathway to Christ's resurrection was His own death - it was in weakness that the ultimate glory was revealed.
The third key in being a "weakling" is to learn to rest in the power of Christ. As believers we can cease from our work and trust in the Lord's, as Pastor Cameron encourages us today!
The Lord can save by many or by few, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. We need to rely on His grace and not our numbers or wisdom in order to build his Kingdom!
On today's podcast Pastor Cameron talks about our second key in being a "weakling" - learn to rely on God's grace. We should all realize that everything we ultimately accomplish is only by the grace of God!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that our trials are temporary, but the glory they are working is eternal. We can rejoice in our weaknesses because we know these pains are but for a moment but God's power never ends.
The first step in being a weakling is to rejoice in trials, as Pastor Cameron shares today.. Christians are the happiest people on earth, not because our lives are perfect, but because we know the Lord is with us through every difficulty!
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that our pursuit of "weakness" is not for weakness' sake but for Christ's sake. We exchange our weakness for Christ's strength.
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron completes our Easter series by looking at the 7th statement of Jesus on the cross. He committed His Spirit to His Father, in assurance that His mission was complete and man had been reconciled to God!
Jesus expressed His physical thirst on the cross, while also hinting at His spiritual thirst. On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus thirsted for a moment so that we need never thirst again!
Jesus fulfilled Scripture on the cross by quoting Psalm 22, as Pastor Cameron shows us on today's podcast. His declaration pointed to the victory that He was winning for all mankind through His death and resurrection.
Pastor Cameron continues our Easter series by looking at Jesus' fourth statement on the cross. Christ was willing to experience despair so that we could experience everlasting joy.
On our Good Friday episode, Pastor Cameron considers how Jesus cared for His mother, even while on the cross. Christ is not separate from His people, but cares about the things that concern us.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron continues discussing Jesus' first statement on the cross. We were all responsible for Jesus going to the cross, and His forgiveness of us empowers us to forgive others as well.
The first statement of Jesus on the cross was His plea for His Father's forgiveness, for the very men who were nailing Him to the cross. Pastor Cameron calls us to ponder this extraordinary grace and mercy of Christ.
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins our Easter series - "The Last 7." What did Jesus say on the cross, and what is the significance for us today? Join us the next two weeks to find out!
In this message, Pastor Cameron dives into James 1:26-27, warning believers not to deceive themselves into thinking they are devoted when they might not be. True devotion, James teaches, is shown by controlling the tongue, caring for the vulnerable like widows and orphans, and remaining unpolluted by the world's standards. Pastor Cameron emphasizes that devotion isn't about empty religious rituals but living out the gospel. He challenges us to align our hearts with God's truth, make choices that reflect His love, and build habits of repentance and service, ensuring our devotion is rooted in action, not appearances.
Pastor Cameron brings our "Happy Life" series to an end on today's podcast. Happiness is not unobtainable and doesn't have to be out of your grasp, but is available for all who are in Christ!
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at a Biblical promise - all who want to live godly will suffer persecution! The persecution and trials of the righteous lead to great heavenly reward.
Scripture Reference: Mark 5:21-43
We are never more like the Father than when we are working peace, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. We want to be people who love, desire, and delight in peace!
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that purity is a key to a blessed life. Through faith, the Lord gives us a clean heart that leads to His joy and favor!
Listen as Pastor Cam Lloyd preached from John 12:20-25 on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.
One of the keys to hungering after righteousness is to not ruin our appetite with love for the world. Pastor Cameron looks at this key on today's episode.
Hunger is a blessing from God! On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us our need to hunger to know God more.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron continues talking about meekness and its connection to happiness. True greatness comes through trusting the Lord to fight our battles!
Meekness is not weakness, but is strength under control - and it is a key to living a happy life! On today's episode Pastor Cameron reminds us of the value of meekness!
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:5; 6:16
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at the next paradox in the Sermon on the Mount. The path to true joy comes through sorrow!
The real way to happiness is through humility - the more we surrender the more true joy we find! On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at the first of the Beatitudes.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that the real way to happiness goes completely opposite of what the world expects. The Kingdom of God subverts all of our expectations, as Jesus shares in the Sermon on the Mount.
In this message, Pastor Cameron explores the importance of understanding God's true nature, especially during times of trials and suffering. Drawing from James 1:16-17, he emphasizes that God is not the source of evil or temptation but the giver of all good gifts. Misconceptions about God can deeply impact our ability to persevere, but knowing that God is good, unchanging, and always works for our good can help us stand firm. Pastor Cameron encourages us to seek God continually, recognize His goodness in our lives, and live in light of the hope to come.
Pastor Cameron and Delia bring their relationship series to a close on today's podcast by reminding us of the importance of marriage and staying faithful to each other and the Lord. As they will be celebrating their 20th year of marriage this year, they remind us of God's awesome plan for marriage!
The Scripture tells us to "rejoice" in the wife of our youth, as Pastor Cameron and Delia remind us today. Let's learn to magnify the good things in our spouse, and rejoice at the gift God has given us!
On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron and Delia remind couples to grieve together and openly communicate while facing the heartbreaks of life. Rather than turning away from our spouse, we should communicate freely during these times.
On today's episode, Pastor Cameron and Delia describe the great loss they have had to overcome in their marriage. When a marriage does face tragedy, a husband and wife can learn to lean on the Lord together for strength.
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:18