Taste and See with Dr. Jim Miller
James D. Miller, Ph.D. served as Pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa for more than 30 years. This podcast offers many of the sermons he delivered from the First Church pulpit.
"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
James D. Miller, Ph.D. served as Pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa for more than 30 years. This podcast offers many of the sermons he delivered from the First Church pulpit.
"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
You Are What You Worship
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
What holds your gaze? What commands your loyalty? In this episode of Taste and See, Jim explains how worship is never neutral—and why what you choose to focus on will shape your character, your desires, and your destiny. The invitation remains: Come; taste and see that the Lord is good.
Scripture: II Corinthians 4:5–12
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
The Creation of Marriage: God's Scale Model of His Ultimate Purpose
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
What if marriage isn’t just a relationship, but a revelation? In this episode of Taste and See, Jim looks back to the creation account to uncover how marriage reflects the very structure and purpose of creation.
Scripture: Genesis 2:18–25
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Who Needs the Sabbath?
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
In this episode of Taste and See, Jim invites us to pause and consider a timeless question: Who needs the Sabbath — and why might the answer be closer to home than we think?
Scripture: Genesis 2:1–3
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Earth’s Most Visible Blessing?
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Imperfect people. A holy calling. A global witness. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim reflects on why — despite its shortcomings — the Church, Christ’s Church, is still God’s most visible blessing to the world.
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1–11
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Once Upon a Time: Creation
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Light pierces darkness. Order emerges from chaos. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim reflects on Genesis 1:1–5 and invites us to see creation as God’s gracious decision to share His life with us.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1–5
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
God's Story and Ours
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
God’s mercy reaches further than we expect — and sometimes further than we prefer. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim reflects on the story of Jonah and the grace of God that pursues both the rebellious prophet and the evil city he resists.
Scripture: Jonah 1:1–14
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Moses' Story: God's Mysterious Providence
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
An edict of death. A hidden basket. A princess with compassion. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim explores the story of Moses and what it reveals about God’s quiet, sovereign provision.
Scripture: Exodus 2:1–10
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Noah, Messy Lives, and the Greatest Joy of a Father
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Saved from the flood. Preserved for a new beginning. Still painfully human. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim wrested with Noah’s complicated story and what it tells us about a God whose love perseveres despite our messiness.
Scripture: Genesis 7:1–10; 8:13; 8:20–21
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
How to Become Rich in Heaven
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Security. Success. Significance. Where are we storing them? In this episode of Taste and See, Jim reflects on what Jesus meant by “riches in Heaven” and how that promise reshapes our priorities.
Scripture: Luke 12:13–21
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
A New Year's Resolve: Follow the Magi
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
They saw a star and left everything to follow it. In this episode of Taste and See, Jim explores what it means for us to follow the Magi — and how that journey can reshape our year.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12
