Devotions With Daryl

Fear This episode discusses the fear we have in our lives and how we should strive to place our fear toward God. 1 Kings 12:28-30

Sin This episode discusses our understanding of sin in our lives. Matthew 5:27-30

Hymn Story- The Battle Hymn of the Republic This episode discusses the origins of the great patriotic hymn, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the author of the text. Psalm 20:7

Compromise -vs- Obedience This episode discusses how compromising our stand for God quickly can turn into disobedience leaving us with the question to compromise or obey? 1 Kings 12:25-28

Jeroboam's Compromise Left unchecked, doubt and fear can be the first steps toward sin and judgement. Because of sin, the heart is corrupt and will always lead us from God. Jesus came so that we might be given a new heart of flesh rather than one of stone, to love and obey God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life as a sacrifice and was judged in our place so that we might be forgiven of our r...

But, I am a good person This episode discusses the fact that good people will never enter into heaven. Titus 3:4-7

God's Love Revealed in You This episode discusses how God's love is revealed through us and that we should avoid the temptation to condemn others, but instead should offer them grace. Matthew 18:21-35

God's Nature and Covenants This episode discusses the nature of God including His consistency in always following through with His promises to us. 1 Kings 11:30-39

Stuck in a rut This episode discusses our tendency to get stuck in a never-ending cycle of sin and forgiveness.  Judges 2:11-19

Hymn Story- There is A Fountain This episode discusses the background behind the great hymn, There is a Fountain. Zechariah 13:1

Hiding Out This episode discusses our tendency to hide our sin from God not realizing that it is much better to present our sin to God and receive His loving mercy in it's place. Proverbs 28:13

Bible Study God, the merciful king 1 Kings 9:4-9 3 Titus 3:4-7 The Sinner deserves punishment, but God has extended mercy. God is merciful to withhold the punishment the sinner deserves and place it upon Jesus instead. Jesus, who did no wrong, paid the penalty of sin on the cross so that all who trust in Him are forgiven, not because of what they might have done but because of what Christ has done...

Discipline This episode discusses the importance of discipline for us to truly understand the holy nature of God. 1 Kings 9:4-9

Disordered Hearts This episode discusses Satan's tactic to try and disorder how heart to turn us away from God. Matthew 4:8-11

God works miracles This episode discusses the presence of God through miracles today. John 5:8-10

Pride Is Blinding This episode discusses how pride blinds us from seeing clearly what we should be doing to please God. 1 Kings 12:12-17

Do the crime, pay the time This episode discusses the penalty of sin and God's grace in each situation.  1 Kings 11:11-13

Hymn Story- Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee This episode explores the creation of the great hymn Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Galatians 5:22

Spiritual Advantages This episode discusses the spiritual advantages that we all share, but many times take for granted. 1 Kings 11:9-10

Solomon, the Failed King 1 Kings 10-12 Sing begins in the heart, but its consequences affect others. Solomon was a king whose reign was marked by prosperity and peace, but in the end, Solomon's sinful compromise led to the division of the kingdom. During His earthly ministry, Jesus spoke of Himself when He claimed, "something greater than Solomon is here". Whereas Solomon's sinful choices divided...

Heart Problems This episode discusses Solomon and the heart problems that ultimately resulted in tearing him away from God. 1 Kings 11:4

Territorial Prayers This episode discusses our view of God's saving grace and how it is meant only for people like us. The shocking truth is that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for all of the people in this world, even the ones that don't look or act like us. 1 Kings 8:41-43

True rest in this world This episode discusses the best solution for facing our troubles in this world today, Jesus Christ. Matthew 11:28-30

Hear Our Prayer This episode discusses the prayer of dedication that Solomon uttered over the temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 8:33-40

Wrestling With Fear This episode discusses the fulfilment of God's promises and how they should remove all fear from our lives if we depend upon God to protect and save us.  1 Kings 8:14-21