Devotions With Daryl

1 Samuel 16  David was chosen by God and set apart to be king, but first he served the one who would become his enemy. God is always at work raising up new leaders to serve Him and His people. 

Get up! and get Going! This episode examines God's instructions to Samuel to stop moping and to get up and get going to see the new king.  1 Samuel 16:1

Meaningful worship This episode discusses the importance of truly focusing on God in our worship rather than just going through the motions.  Amos 5:24

Rescued by God This episode looks at the restorative power of God and His ability to rescue us no matter what situation we find ourselves to be in. Acts 12:24

The day of the Lord This episode discusses the final trial of life that every person on this earth will face one day.  Amos 5:18

Living Sacrifices This episode discusses the importance of being a living sacrifice for Jesus in our daily walk.  Romans 3:34-36

This episode reveals the story behind the great hymn All Hail The Power of Jesus Name

Righteousness This episode discusses how important the bathroom scale is to our faith in God. Romans 3:20

Living in the present This episode discusses the importance of living in the moment and not longing for what might have been or what might be in our lives. Romans 2:4

The book for all people This episode discusses the multifaceted aspects of God's living word, The Bible and how it is meaningful to all who read it with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Restoration Growing Pains. This episode discusses the problems with a growing church.  Acts 6:7

Sin is a vision problem This episode discusses the problem we have as sinners in not being able to recognize the impact of sin on our relationship with God. 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Smoke or Fire This episode examines the Christian life and whether we are producing smoke or the bright warm glow of a fire within us. 1 Samuel 13:13-14

In the Garden. This episode is a replay of a previous episode that had technical issues.  Dr. Worley discusses the origins of the great hymn, In the Garden. John 20:18

the body of Christ In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how each of us have been given talents and gifts to function as the body of Christ. 1 Samuel 13:13-14

1 Samuel 13-15 When those in authority fail to obey God, they may be disqualified from leadership. Saul looked to be the king God's people needed, but his failure to trust and obey God led to God rejecting him. Jesus did not look like the king God's people needed, but through His total obedience to God even to His death on the cross, He pleased the Father, who accepted His sacrifice on behalf of t...

God amnesia In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the constant threat of amnesia related to God within our lives. 1 Sameul 8:4-5

Kingdom Citizens In this episode Dr. Worley discusses our responsibility as children of God and citizens of HIs kingdom. 1 Samuel 11:14-15

Restoration- The Good News Each Friday in June will focus upon the subject of restoration and how God's restorative power within each of us can overcome and calamity. In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the source of strength for Christians that not only restores them but gives them the power to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Luke 24:49

Praying for your enemies In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the command for Christians to show love to their enemies rather than hatred.  Matthew 5:43-45

The hand of God In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how the hand of God directs our lives even though we may not pay attention to Him. 1 Samuel 11:13

Hymn Story Tuesday I will Sing The Wondrous Story This week Dr. Worley explores how the hymn I Will Sing The Wondrous Story was written. Psalm 89:1

Finding fear In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the fact that our lives are all about fear. How we define our lives depends completely upon what kind of fear that we have.  Lamentations 3:22

God Brings victory through His chosen leaders, who are called to express God's character in their leadership. King Saul united his people to secure victory over their enemy and then extended mercy to those who had opposed him. King Jesus extended mercy to His enemies by giving up HIs life to conquer sin so that all who turn to Him are forgiven and united with God and one another in faith.  1...

Moving beyond the past In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the importance of leaving the past behind you so that you may move forward unencumbered. 1 Samuel 11:1-4