Devotions With Daryl

GOD FIGHTS FOR YOU Zephaniah 14:3 This episode discusses how God fought for the children of Israel and how he fights for us, but sometimes our pride gets in the way of our enjoyment of the victory.

Access Denied Hebrews 10:21-22 This episode discusses the importance of having the appropriate security clearance to approach God and enter into Heaven. 

THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE Zechariah 13:1 This episode examines the great hymn writer William Cowper and his hymn based on this verse from Zechariah. 

A People Cleansed Zachariah 13-14 A day is coming when God will win the victory for His people and reign over them forevermore. The prophet Zechariah spoke of a day when the Lord would cleanse His people and reign over them in triumph. When Jesus returns, He will put an end to all sin and reign over creation in triumph and all who have trusted in Him will live securely with Him forevermore.  ...

RESTORATION Ezra 1:5-8 This episode discusses the difficulty of restoration whether it is restoring the destruction from a fire, or the almost impossible restoration of a life filled with addiction to sin. 

Visionaries of Faith Isaiah Part one  This episode is part one of a series that will examine the relationship of Isaiah and Almighty God. It also will explore the idea of Isaiah as an ordinary man who God chose to become a beacon for His kingdom which reaches far beyond his own generation.  Isaiah 6:2-9 The series "Visionaries of Faith" will be the focus of the Friday podcasts of Devotio...

RESTITUTION This episode explores the restoration of God's people and their worship of Him.  Ezra 1:4

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Proverbs 2:1 This episode explores how God is in control of our world and even the political leaders who rule over us. 

Reflections This was the first episode of Devotions with Daryl and it is a great way to start a new year reflecting upon the past and looking toward the future.

A Brand New Start This episode discusses dealing with past hurts in order to start the New Year with a clean slate. Isaiah 53:5-10

A People Returned Ezra 1-2 God is faithful to fulfill His promises and will bring restoration. God kept His promise to His people from exile in Babylon and restore their freedom to worship Him. Since Adam and Eve's first sin, all humans have been exiled from God and are in need of deliverance. Jesus came to end this exile, bring His people home, and restore our freedom to worship God. Because we h...

Jesus vs the Superhero This episode compares Jesus to a superhero. Can you guess who is far superior? Psalms 139:1-12

Does God Exist? This episode ponders the greatest question ever posed by mankind; Does God exist? Acts 17:22-31

Context This episode discusses the importance of understanding the context of the verses within the Bible. Isaiah 7:10-14

Finding Christ After Christmas This episode discusses the anticipation of the Christmas season and the opportunity for hopelessness after Christmas and how we can overcome and find the true Joy that outlasts everything. Luke 1:35-39

Trusting God This episode discusses how God goes before us and prepares a way for us if we only trust in Him. 2 Kings 8:27-30 Deuteronomy 31:8

The Messiah This episode discusses where our focus should be after Christmas Day. John 3:14-18

God's Presence in All Places God is present in all times and places for His people's good, most clearly evidenced in His dwelling with his people in Christ. God who has no limits, is always with His people to hear from them and care for them. God's desire to be with His people has been made known to us in Christ Jesus, who came to earth to live among humanity and to suffer and die so that people c...

The Birth of Jesus This episode recalls the birth of Jesus from the book of Matthew. Matthew 1:18-24

Joy to the World  This episode discusses the Joy that is found within the season of Advent. Luke 2:15-20

The Season of Hope This episode recalls the season of hope found in the Christmas carol, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. 1 Peter 3:15

O Little Town of Bethlehem This episode explores the lyrics of this great Christmas carol and examines the various characters of the nativity. Luke 2

Advent The Christmas Story Part Four Matthew 1:18-24 This is a series of videos that I wrote and recorded for the Advent season at First Baptist Church in Hewitt, Texas. The focus of this series is the Advent season as we prepared to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Finding Advent   This episode discusses the importance of seeking the true source of the Advent season. Luke 1:35-39

God's Judgement of the Prideful Daniel 5 God stands against the proud and will humble them. King Belshazzar's pride led him to profane the temple's holy vessels, and he was judged for his sin. Jesus's humility led Him to come to earth so that He might be profaned by humanity and become the sinless sacrifice judged for the sins of the world. Because Jesus humbled Himself to be judged in our place,...