Morning Routine: Recent Episodes
Herzog Foundation
Morning Routine is a daily devotional focused on lifting up Christian educators, parents, and students in prayer. This podcast is hosted by Reverend Darrell Jones, President of the Herzog Foundation, and presented by the Herzog Foundation.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 2 Peter 3:8 this morning.
But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 8:9-10 this morning.
8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 27:1 this morning.
“1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Zechariah 14:16 this morning.
“16 And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 56:3 this morning.
Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
In God (I will praise His word),
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Luke 1:26-27 this morning.
Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 1 John 3:20 this morning.
"20 for if our conscience condemn us, God knows us better than we do our selves, he knoweth all things."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 28:1 this morning.
“ 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Malachi 4:5-6 this morning.
“5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. 6 And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 45:1 this morning.
My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 6:28-29 this morning.
“28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Revelation 21:3-4a this morning.
“3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 11:1 this morning.
“1 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Genesis 50:20 this morning.
“20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 16:11 this morning.
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 18:15-16 this morning.
15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go, and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Colossians 4:2 this morning.
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving…
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 14:12 this morning.
“12 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Habbakuk 2:4 this morning.
“4 Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 43:5 this morning.
Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God;
For I shall yet praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Mark 2:4-5 this morning.
“4 And when they could not come near Him (Jesus) because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So, when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 2 Peter 2:7 this morning.
“7 and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless”.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 22:4 this morning.
“4 True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Jeremiah 17:9 this morning.
“9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 36:5-7 this morning.
Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the great mountains;
Your judgments are a great deep;
O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 15:9 this morning.
9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 12:25 this morning.
“25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Luke 22:15-18 this morning.
Then He said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." Happy Thanksgiving from the Herzog Foundation!
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Judges 1:1-2 this morning.
“1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, “Who shall be first to go up for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?” 2 And the Lord said, “Judah shall go up. Indeed, I have delivered the land into his hand.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 86:4-5 this morning.
Rejoice the soul of Your servant,
For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,
And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 26:7-13 this morning.
…a woman came to Him (Jesus) having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste? For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor."
But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me…For in pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she did it for My burial…wherever this gospel is preached…what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Hebrews 11:6 this morning.
“6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 21:4 this morning.
“4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Zechariah 2:13 this morning.
“13 Be silent in the Lord’s presence, all people everywhere, for he is being moved to action in his holy dwelling place.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 118:28-29 this morning.
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God; I will extol you.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 13:31b-32 this morning.
“31b The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, 32 which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Romans 10:9 this morning.
“9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 6:6-8 this morning.
“6 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Joshua 24:15 this morning.
“And if it seems evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 11:4 this morning.
The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD'S throne is in heaven;
his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 10:40, 42 this morning.
And He (Jesus) went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was baptizing at first, and there He stayed…And many believed in Him there.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Romans 6:6 this morning.
“6 knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be annulled, that we should no longer serve sin.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 25:21-22 this morning.
“21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Isaiah 58:5 this morning.
“Is it a fast that I have chosen, A day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head like a bulrush, And to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Would you call this a fast And an acceptable day to the Lord?”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 1 Samuel 28:11-14 this morning.
Then the woman said, "Whom shall I bring up for you?"
And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me."
And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a spirit ascending out of the earth…An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a mantle." And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground and bowed down.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 16:7 this morning.
" 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 2 Peter 1:1 this morning.
“1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 24:1 this morning.
“1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Isaiah 37:17 this morning.
Indeed it was for my own peace
That I had great bitterness;
But You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption,
For You have cast all my sins behind Your back.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 77:13 this morning.
“13 Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Luke 1:46-48 this morning.
"46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Colossians 3:15 this morning.
“15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 13:24 this morning.
“24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Malachi 1:8 this morning.
When you present a blind animal for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not wrong? Bring it to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 3:1-3 this morning.
“1 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 9:32-33 this morning.
"Since the world began it has been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind. If this Man were not from God, He could do nothing."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Hebrews 1:3 this morning.
“3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 27:22 this morning.
“22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Joshua 7:2-5 this morning.
Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai…and spoke to them, saying, "Go up and spy out the country." …And they returned to Joshua and said to him, "Do not let all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai…for the people of Ai are few." So about three thousand men went up there from the people, but they fled before the men of Ai. And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six men, for they chased them from before the gate and struck them down on the descent; therefore the hearts of the people melted and became like water.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 91:14-15 this morning.
“14 Because he has his heart set on me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 When he calls out to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 6:5-6 this morning.
"5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat? 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Jude 1:20-21 this morning.
“20 But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, 21 and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 7:24-25 this morning.
“24 Now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words from my mouth.
25 Don’t let your heart turn aside to her ways; don’t stray onto her paths.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Malachi 3:16-18 this morning.
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another,
And the LORD listened and heard them;
So a book of remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the LORD
And who meditate on His name.
"They shall be Mine," says the LORD of hosts,
"On the day that I make them My jewels.
And I will spare them
As a man spares his own son who serves him."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 88:1-2 this morning.
"1 Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.
2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 8:56 this morning.
"Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Revelations 2:4 this morning.
“4 Yet I have this against you--that you no longer love Me as you did at first..”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 9:10 this morning.
"10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 90:12 this morning.
“12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 8:10-11 this morning.
When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, "Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?"
She said, "No one, Lord."
And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses John 3:16 this morning.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 25:2 this morning.
"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Exodus 20:24-25 this morning.
An altar of earth you shall make for Me, and you shall sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your oxen. In every place where I record My name I will come to you, and I will bless you. And if you make Me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stone; for if you use your tool on it, you have profaned it.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 91:2-3 this morning.
“I say this about the Lord, my shelter, and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust— 3 he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the destructive plague.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 18:8 this morning.
“If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 1 John 2:1 this morning.
“1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 20:1 this morning.
"1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Genesis 49:23-24 this morning.
The archers have bitterly grieved him,
Shot at him and hated him.
But his bow remained in strength,
And the arms of his hands were made strong
By the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob…
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 35:1-2
“1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help!"
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 3:13-15 this morning.
“13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses 1 Timothy 1:15 this morning.
“15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.”
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Proverbs 17:27-28 this morning.
"27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Joshua 21:45 this morning.
Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Psalm 19:1 this morning.
"1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands."
Pastor Darrell Jones discusses Matthew 11:28-30 this morning.
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 John 3:16 this morning.
“16 By this we know love because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 3; 16 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 18:14 this morning.
"14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?"
Proverbs 18; 14 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Job 40:8 this morning.
Would you indeed annul My judgment?
Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?
Job 40:8 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 10:16-17 this morning.
“16 The Lord is King forever and ever; The nations have perished out of His land. 17 Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear,”
Psalm 10; 16-17 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 7:24-25 this morning.
“24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.”
Matthew 7; 24-25 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Revelation 3:8 this morning.
8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”
Revelation 3; 8 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 29:22-23 this morning.
“22 An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. 23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.”
Proverbs 29; 22-23 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Joel 3:16 this morning.
The LORD also will roar from Zion,
And utter His voice from Jerusalem;
The heavens and earth will shake;
But the LORD will be a shelter for His people,
And the strength of the children of Israel
Joel 3:16 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 3:6, 8 this morning.
“6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side. 8 Victory comes from you, O LORD, May you bless your people.”
Psalm 3; 6 & 8 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 3:16 this morning.
“16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3; 16 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Peter 4:1 this morning.
"1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,"
1 Peter 4; 1 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 16:1 this morning.
“1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.”
Proverbs 16; 1 NET
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 18:21 this morning.
Moreover, you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Exodus 18:21 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 4:4-5 this morning.
"4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. (Interlude/Selah) 5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit and trust the LORD."
Psalm 4; 4-5 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 11:20-22 this morning.
“20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. 21 Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.”
John 11; 20-22 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Peter 2:9 this morning.
“9 So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.”
2 Peter 2; 9 New Living Translation
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 1:4-5 this morning.
“4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion—5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,”
Proverbs 1; 4-5 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Isaiah 44:3 this morning.
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty,
And floods on the dry ground;
I will pour My Spirit on your descendants,
And My blessing on your offspring
Isaiah 44:3 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 1:1-2 this morning.
“1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”
Psalm 1; 1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 8:31 this morning.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed…”
John 8:31 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hebrews 8:1-2 this morning.
"1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man."
Hebrews 8; 1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 9:8-9 this morning.
“8 Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
Proverbs 9; 8-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hosea 6:3 this morning.
Let us know,
Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD.
His going forth is established as the morning;
He will come to us like the rain,
Like the latter and former rain to the earth.
Hosea 6:3 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 102.2, 27 this morning.
“2 Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. ;27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”
Psalm 102; 2, 27
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 16:1-3 this morning.
“1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ 3 and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.”
Matthew 16; 1-3 NIV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 this morning.
Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them.
I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure,
For my heart rejoiced in all my labor;
And this was my reward from all my labor.
Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done
And on the labor in which I had toiled;
And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind.
There was no profit under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 27:19 this morning.
“19 As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.”
Proverbs 27:19 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ezra 8:10 this morning.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Ezra 8:10 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 123.1-2 this morning.
“1 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, Until He has mercy on us.”
Psalm 123; 1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 21:25 this morning.
“25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
John 21; 25 KJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hebrews 2:1 this morning.
Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.
Hebrews 2:1 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 5:21 this morning.
“21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, And He ponders all his paths.”
Proverbs 5; 21 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 15:11 this morning.
Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods?
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Exodus 15:11 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 46:10 this morning.
“ 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 7:3-5 this morning.
His brothers therefore said to Him, "Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing. For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world." For even His brothers did not believe in Him.
John 7:3-5 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Galatians 2:3-4 this morning.
3 Yet not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. 4 And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage)
Galatians 2; 3-4 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 21:9 this morning.
“9 Better to live on a corner of the roof, than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”
Proverbs 21; 9 NIV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Habakkuk 1:4-5 this morning.
Therefore the law is powerless,
And justice never goes forth.
For the wicked surround the righteous;
Therefore perverse judgment proceeds
"Look among the nations and watch—
Be utterly astounded!
For I will work a work in your days
Which you would not believe, though it were told you.
Habakkuk 1:4-5 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 6:8-9 this morning.
“ 8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord has heard my supplication; The Lord will receive my prayer.”
Psalm 6; 8-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 1:1-4 this morning.
Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.
Luke 1:1-4 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down James 1:21 this morning.
"21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."
James 1; 21 KJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 14:4 this morning.
“4 Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.”
Proverbs 14:4 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 14:1-2 this morning.
Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: "Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi (Ha-her-oth) Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea.
Exodus 14:1-2 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 8:31-32 this morning.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
John 8:31-32 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 11:25 this morning.
“25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Mark 11:25 NIV
Pastor Darrel Jones breaks down 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 this morning.
21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, 22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
2 Corinthians 1; 21-22 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 23:23 this morning.
“23 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.”
Proverbs 23:23 NIV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 13:8 this morning.
And you shall tell your son in that day, saying, 'This is done because of what the LORD did for me when I came up from Egypt.'
Exodus 13:8
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 14:7 this morning.
“Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.”
Psalm 14; 7 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 6:35 this morning.
And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
John 6:35 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Peter 2:1-3 this morning.
Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
1 Peter 2:1-3
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 2:6-7 this morning.
“6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 2; 6-7 KJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Isaiah 53:7 this morning.
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
So He opened not His mouth.
Isaiah 53:7 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 104:1-2 this morning.
“1 Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, 2 Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain.”
Psalm 104; 1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 22:41 this morning.
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
Luke 22:41 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 8:38-39 this morning.
"38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 1:8-9 this morning.
“8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; 9 For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.”
Proverbs 1; 8-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Samuel 11:1 this morning.
It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel (to war)...But David remained at Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 11:1 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 62:1-2 this morning.
“1 Surely my soul waits in silence for God; From Him is my salvation. 2 Surely He is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.”
Psalm 62:1 LSB (Legacy Standard Bible)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 10:45 this morning.
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45 (NASB)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down James 1:12 this morning.
"12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
James 1; 12 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 30:4 this morning.
“4 Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, If you know?”
Proverbs 30; 4 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Obadiah 1:3-4 this morning.
The pride of your heart has deceived you,
You who dwell in the clefts of the rock,
Whose habitation is high;
You who say in your heart, 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
Though you ascend as high as the eagle,
And though you set your nest among the stars,
From there I will bring you down," says the LORD.
Obadiah 1:3-4 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 13:4-5 this morning.
“4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall. 5 But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.”
Psalm 13; 4-5 NLT
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 15:5 this morning.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
John 15; 5 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Colossians 3:1 this morning.
“1 If then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
Colossians 3; 1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 29:1 this morning.
“1 If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.”
Proverbs 29; 1 CEV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 12:26-28 this morning.
26And it shall be, when your children say to you, 'What do you mean by this service?' 27that you shall say, It is the Passover sacrifice of the LORD, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians and delivered our households.'" So the people bowed their heads and worshiped. 28Then the children of Israel went away and did so; just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
Exodus 12:26-28 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 145:8-9 this morning.
“8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.”
Psalm 145; 8-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down ACTS 2:1-4 this morning.
When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:1-4 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Corinthians 10:5 this morning.
“5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10; 5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 25:13 this morning.
“13 Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the life of his masters.”
Proverbs 25; 13 Amplified Bible
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 10:1-2 this morning.
“1Now the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh; for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his servants, that I may show these signs of Mine before him, 2and that you may tell in the hearing of your son and your son's son the mighty things I have done in Egypt, and My signs which I have done among them, that you may know that I am the LORD."
Exodus 10:1-2(NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 139:13 this morning.
“13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb.”
Psalm 139; 13 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 2:13-14 this morning.
“13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him.”
Mark 2:13-14 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Thessalonians 3:13 this morning.
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 26:11 this morning.
“ 11 Like a dog that returns to his vomit Is a fool who repeats his foolishness.”
Proverbs 26; 11 Amplified Bible
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Deuteronomy 5:11 this morning.
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
Deuteronomy 5:11 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 25:6 this morning.
“6 Remember thy compassions, O Lord, and thy mercies, for they are from everlasting.”
Psalm 25:6 Brenton Septuagint Translation
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 8:1-3 this morning.
“1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
Matthew 8; 1-3 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Corinthians 3:1 this morning.
"1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ."
1 Corinthians 3:1 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 29:18 this morning.
“18 Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].”
Proverbs 29:18 Amplified Bible
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ruth 1:20-21 this morning.
20But she said to them, "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?"
Ruth 1:20-21 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 52:1-2 this morning.
“1 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually. 2 Your tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
Psalm 52:1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 5:27-28 this morning.
“27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. 28 For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”
Mark 5:27-28 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Galatians 5:13 this morning.
“13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Galatians 5; 13 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 28:14 this morning.
“14 Blessed is the man that senses awe always, and he that hardens his heart will fall into evil.”
Proverbs 28:14 Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Lamentations 5:21 this morning.
Turn us back to You, O LORD, and we will be restored;
Renew our days as of old…
Lamentations 5:21 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 25:4-5 this morning.
Show me Your ways, O LORD;
Teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
On You I wait all the day.
Psalm 25:4-5 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 5:24-25 this morning.
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live.
John 5:24-25 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Peter 2:9 this morning.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light
1 Peter 2:9 KJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 25 this morning.
Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ezekiel 2:5-7 this morning.
5As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house. 7You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.
Ezekiel 2:5-7 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 96:1-2 this morning.
"1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name;"
Psalm 96:1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 7:6 this morning.
6 “Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.”
Matthew 7:6 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 15:1-3 this morning.
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me."
- Romans 15:1-3 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 25:11-12 this morning.
"11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear"
Proverbs 25:11-12 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 5:2 this morning.
And Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, nor will I let Israel go."
Exodus 5:2
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 24:1-2 this morning.
"1 The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters."
Psalm 24:1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 14:5-6 this morning.
“5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:5-6 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 this morning.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 16:18 this morning.
"18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18 KJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hosea 10:12 this morning.
Sow for yourselves righteousness;
Reap in mercy;
Break up your fallow ground,
For it is time to seek the LORD,
Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 46:1-3 this morning.
God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling.
Psalm 46:1-3 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 5:16-17 this morning.
For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath. But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working."
John 5:16-17 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 13:34-35 this morning.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Numbers 9:23 this morning.
At the command of the LORD they remained encamped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
Numbers 9:23 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 9:1-2 this morning.
"I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High."
Psalm 9; 1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 4:1-3 this morning.
Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), He left Judea and departed again to Galilee.
John 4:1-3
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Peter 1:21 this morning.
“21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
2 Peter 1; 21 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 19:17 this morning.
"17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given."
Proverbs 19:17 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Jeremiah 15:16 this morning.
Your words were found, and I ate them,
And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart;
For I am called by Your name,
O LORD God of hosts.
Jeremiah 15:16
Today, Pastor Darrell discusses The Covenant School community in Nashville, Tennessee.
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 24:34 this morning.
"34 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place."
Matthew 24; 34 NASB 1973
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Timothy 1:3 this morning.
“3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine,"
1 Timothy 1; 3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 13:25 this morning.
The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
- Proverbs 13:25 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 23:3 this morning.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
- Psalm 23:3
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 16:1-2 this morning.
"1 Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in Thee. 2 I said to the Lord,"Thou art my Lord; I have no good besides Thee."
Psalm 16; 1-2, 1973 NASB
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 3rd John. verse 8 this morning.
" 8 Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth."
3rd John 8 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 28:19-20 this morning.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Matthew 28:19-20
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 13:3 this morning.
"3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
Proverbs 13; 3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 2:11-13 this morning.
Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. And he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that way, and when he saw no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. And when he went out the second day, behold, two Hebrew men were fighting, and he said to the one who did the wrong, "Why are you striking your companion?" Then he said, "Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?" So Moses feared and said, "Surely this thing is known!"
Exodus 2:11-13
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 23:1-3 this morning.
"1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul."
Psalm 23:1-3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 4:17-19 this morning.
“17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”
Luke 4; 17-19 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 John 6 this morning.
"6 And this is love that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. "
2nd John; 6 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 8:27 this morning.
“27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep,”
Proverbs 8; 27 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Judges 16:23 this morning.
23Now the lords of the Philistines gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god, and to rejoice. And they said:
"Our god has delivered into our hands
Samson our enemy!"
Judges 16:23
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 22:1 this morning.
"1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?"
Psalm 22; 1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Esther 9:23-25 this morning.
So the Jews accepted the custom which they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them, because Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to annihilate them, and had cast Pur (that is, the lot), to consume them and destroy them; but when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letter that this wicked plot which Haman had devised against the Jews should return on his own head…
Esther 9:23-25 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Jude 22-23 this morning.
"22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh."
Jude ;22-23 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 19:17 this morning.
"17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his deed."
Proverbs 19; 17 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Jeremiah 23:23-24 this morning.
Am I a God who is only near” — this is the LORD’S declaration — “and not a God who is far away? Can a man hide himself in secret places where I cannot see him?”… “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?…”
Jeremiah 23:23-24 (HCSB)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 20:1 this morning.
"1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!"
Psalm 20; 1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 20:16 this morning.
"16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher)."
John 20; 16 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 John 4.16-17 this morning.
“16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as He is, so also are we in this world.”
1 John 4:16-17 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 12:15 this morning.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise
Proverbs 12:15 (NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 15:2 this morning.
The LORD is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation;
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father's God, and I will exalt Him.
Exodus 15:2 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 12:1-2 this morning.
“1 Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. 2 Everyone utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.”
Psalm 12; 1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 13:4-5 this morning.
“4 rose (Jesus) from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciple’s feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.”
John 13; 4-5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Acts 9:4-5 this morning.
“4 and falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? 5 And he said, who are you, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. “
Acts 9; 4-5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 13:7-8 this morning.
“7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth, ;8 The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.”
Proverbs 13; 7-8 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Chronicles 13:6-10 this morning.
And David and all Israel went up to Kirjath Jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who dwells between the cherubim, where His name is proclaimed. So, they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart. Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.
And when they came to Chidon's threshing floor, Uzza put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled. Then the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzza, and He struck him because he put his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.
1 Chronicles 13:6-10 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Deuteronomy 6 this morning.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 4:4 this morning.
"4 But he answered, “It is written,” ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4; 4 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Corinthians 8:2 this morning.
“2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.”
2 Corinthians 8; 2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks Proverbs 9:9 this morning.
“9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.”
Proverbs 9; 9 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 4:1-3 this morning.
Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, 'The LORD has not appeared to you.'"
So the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?"
(Moses) He said, "A rod."
And (The Lord) He said, "Cast it on the ground." So (Moses) he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it.
Exodus 4:1-3 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 4:3 this morning.
“ 3But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. “
Psalm 4; 3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 3:8 this morning.
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentanceMatthew 3:8 (NKJ)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Acts 10:24-26 this morning.
“24 And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, stand up; I too am a man”.
Acts 10; 24-26 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 18:1 this morning.
“1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.”
Proverbs 18:1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Genesis 18:10, 12-15 this morning.
And He said, "I will certainly return to you according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son”…Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, "After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?"
And the LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, saying, 'Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?' Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
But Sarah denied it, saying, "I did not laugh," for she was afraid.
And He said, "No, but you did laugh!"
Genesis 18:10 & 12-15 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 62:9 this morning.
Surely men of low degree are a vapor,
Men of high degree are a lie;
f they are weighed on the scales,
They are altogether lighter than vapor.
Psalm 62:9 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Matthew 13:44 this morning.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Matthew 13:44 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Thessalonians 5:23 this morning.
"23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. "
1 Thessalonians 5:23 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 20:5 this morning.
"5 The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."
Proverbs 20; 5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 3:1-6 this morning.
Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So, he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed. Then Moses said, "I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn."
So when the LORD saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, "Moses, Moses!"
And he said, "Here I am."
Then He said, "Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground." Moreover He said, "I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.
Exodus 3:1-6 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 17:15 this morning.
“15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.”
Psalm 17:15 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 10:13-14 this morning.
“13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them,” Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10; 13-14 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Timothy 4:7 this morning.
"7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4; 7 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 11:11 this morning.
"11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown."
Proverbs 11; 11 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Joshua 5:13-15 this morning.
And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, "Are You for us or for our adversaries?"
So, He said, "No, but as Commander of the army of the LORD I have now come."
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, "What does my Lord say to His servant?"
Then the Commander of the LORD's army said to Joshua, "Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy." And Joshua did so.
Joshua 5:13-15 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 10:1 this morning.
" 1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?"
Psalm 10; 1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 9:23 this morning.
"23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
Luke 9:23 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Philippians 1:21 this morning.
"21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:21 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 10:19 this morning.
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Deuteronomy 3:23-36 this morning.
Then I pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying: 'O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds? I pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon.'
"But the LORD was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me. So the LORD said to me: 'Enough of that! Speak no more to Me of this matter.‘“
Deuteronomy 3:23-26 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 8:3-4 this morning.
“3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars, which you have set in place, ;4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?”
Psalm 8; 3-4 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 11:23-24 this morning.
"23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
Mark 11; 23-24 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 1:11 this morning.
"11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you."
Romans 1; 11 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 11:1 this morning.
“1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.”
Proverbs 11; 1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Micah 5:6-8 this morning.
With what shall I come before the LORD,
And bow myself before the High God?
Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings,
With calves a year old?
Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams,
Ten thousand rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 5:6-8
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 19:9 this morning.
“9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.”
Psalm 19; 9 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Colossians 1:16 this morning.
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Colossians 1:16 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ecclesiastes 3:11 this morning.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 8:12 this morning.
“12 I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.”
Proverbs 8; 12 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Jeremiah 7:9-10, 22-23 this morning.
Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know, and then come and stand before Me in this house which is called by My name, and say, 'We are delivered to do all these abominations'?
For I did not speak to your fathers, or command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices. But this is what I commanded them, saying, 'Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people. And walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.'
Jeremiah 7:9-10 and 22-23 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 33:5 this morning.
“5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.”
Psalm 33; 5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 2:23-25 this morning.
Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.
John 2:23-25 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 2:8-11, 17-20 this morning.
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord…
17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
- Luke 2:8-11, 17-20 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Isaiah 9:6-7 this morning.
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
- Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Isaiah 7:10-14 this morning.
10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: 11 “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
- Isaiah 7:10-14 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 43:1-5 this morning.
Vindicate me, O God,
And plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!
For You are the God of my strength;
Why do You cast me off?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Oh, send out Your light and Your truth!
Let them lead me;
Let them bring me to Your holy hill
And to Your tabernacle.
Then I will go to the altar of God,
To God my exceeding joy;
And on the harp I will praise You,
O God, my God.
Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God;
For I shall yet praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.
- Psalm 43 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 10:22-23 talks about the history of Hanukkah this morning.
Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch.
- John 10:22-23
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Titus 3:4-5 this morning.
"4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,"
Titus 3; 4-5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 7:1-2 this morning.
"1 My son, keep my words, and treasure up my commandments, with you; 2 keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye;"
Proverbs 7; 1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Exodus 17:8-12 this morning.
Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said to Joshua, "Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand." So, Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands became heavy; so, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So, Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
Exodus 17:8-12 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 1:3 this morning.
"3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither."
Psalm 1; 3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 1:35-39 this morning.
Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!"
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, "What do you seek?"
They said to Him, "Rabbi" (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), "where are You staying?"
He said to them, "Come and see."
John 1:35-39 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Acts 8:5-6 this morning.
" 5 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. 6 And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. "
Acts 8; 5-6 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 4:23 this morning.
“23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Genesis 43:8-9 this morning.
Then Judah said to Israel his father, "Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go, that we may live and not die, both we and you and also our little ones. I myself will be surety for him; from my hand you shall require him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever.
Genesis 43:8-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 119:89-90 this morning.
“89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.”
Psalm 119; 89-90 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 4:1-8 this morning.
Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. But He needed to go through Samaria.
So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
John 4:1-7
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Thessalonians 3:3 this morning.
“3 But the Lord is faithful, He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”
2 Thessalonians 3; 3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 3:19-20 this morning.
"19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; 20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew."
Proverbs 3; 19-20 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Isaiah 30:3-5 this morning.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
"Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make straight in the desert
A highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough places smooth;
The glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
And all flesh shall see it together;
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
Isaiah 40:3-5
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 68:5 this morning.
“5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.”
Psalm 68; 5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 21:25 this morning.
“25 Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”
John 21; 25 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 16:19-20 this morning.
For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore, I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.
- Romans 16:19-20 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 95:1-7 on Thanksgiving morning.
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;
Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
For the LORD is the great God,
And the great King above all gods.
In His hand are the deep places of the earth;
The heights of the hills are His also.
The sea is His, for He made it;
And His hands formed the dry land.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
For He is our God,
And we are the people of His pasture,
And the sheep of His hand.
Psalm 95:1-7 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hebrews12:14 this morning.
“14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord;”
Hebrews 12:14 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 2:4 this morning.
"4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision."
Psalm 2:4 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 John 4-5 this morning.
“4 I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. 5 And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.”
2 John 4-5 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Timothy 2:14-15 this morning.
“14 Remind them of these things and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. “
2 Timothy 2:14-15 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 12:25 this morning.
“25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”
Proverbs 12:25 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Ezra 7:8-10 this morning.
And Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king. On the first day of the first month he began his journey from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him. For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Ezra 7:8-10 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 45:1 this morning.
“1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.”
Psalm 45:1 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 1:1-5 this morning.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 1:1-5 (NKJV)
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Jude 9 this morning.
“9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said,” the Lord rebuke you.”
Jude 9 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 15:13 this morning.
“13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.”
Proverbs 15; 13 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Kings 2:1-3 this morning.
Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: "I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. And keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn
- 1 Kings 2:1-3 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 71:18 this morning.
“18 So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. “
Psalm 71:18 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 12:23-26 this morning.
But Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.
- John 12:23-26 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Philemon 10-11 this morning.
“10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. 11 (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.)
Philemon 10-11 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 22:24-25 this morning.
“24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, 25 lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.”
Proverbs 22; 24-25 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Genesis 39:1-2 this morning.
Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
- Genesis 39:1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 84:10 this morning.
“10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
Psalm 84; 10 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 23:34a this morning.
“34a And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”Luke 23; 34a ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Peter 3:8-9 this morning.
“8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.”
1 Peter 3; 8-9 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 24:3-4 this morning.
“3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; 4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”
Proverbs 24; 3-4 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Nehemiah 4:1-6 this morning.
But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish—stones that are burned?”
Now Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him, and he said, “Whatever they build, if even a fox goes up on it, he will break down their stone wall.”
Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn their reproach on their own heads and give them as plunder to a land of captivity! Do not cover their iniquity, and do not let their sin be blotted out from before You; for they have provoked You to anger before the builders.
So, we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
- Nehemiah 4:1-6 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 11:1-2 this morning.
“1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, Flee like a bird to your mountain,2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;”
Psalm 11; 1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Mark 12:41-44 this morning.
“41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Mark 12:41-44 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Thessalonians 1:11 this morning.
“11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,”
2 Thessalonians 1:11 ES
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 18:19 this morning.
“19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.”
Proverbs 18:19 ES
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Daniel 3:14-18 this morning.
Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the gold image which I have set up? Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of…music, and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?"
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up."
- Daniel 3:14-18 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 119:83 this morning.
“83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes”.
Psalm 119; 83 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 13:8-10 this morning.
Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not bear false witness," "You shall not covet," and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
- Romans 13:8-10 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 this morning.
And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God.
As God has said: "I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people."
Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you." "I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty."
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 24:13-14 this morning.
My son, eat honey because it is good, And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.
- Proverbs 24:13-14 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Peter 1:5-11 this morning.
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:5-11
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 3:1- 4 this morning.
Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, "There is no help for him in God." Selah But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill.
- Psalm 3:1- 4 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Acts 1:10-11 this morning.
“10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said,” Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Acts 1; 10-11 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down John 21:4-6 this morning.
“4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus said to them, Children, do you have any fish? They answered him, No. 6 He said to them, cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some. So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.”
John 21; 4-6 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 17:3 this morning.
“3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.”
Proverbs 17;3 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Revelation 21:6 this morning.
“6 And he said to me, it is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning, and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.”
Revelation 21; 6 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 103:1-2 this morning.
“1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
Psalm 103 ; 1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Romans 12:1-2 this morning.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:1-2 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Peter 3:8 this morning.
“8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”
2 Peter 3:8 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 4:1-2 this morning.
“1 Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight. 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.”
Proverbs 4:1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Job 42:1-6 this morning.
Then Job answered the Lord and said: "I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. Listen, please, and let me speak; You said, I will question you, and you shall answer Me.' "I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes."
- Job 42:1-6 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 51:8 this morning.
“8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.”
Psalm 51; 8 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down James 5:19-20 this morning.
“19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”
James 5; 19-20 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Colossians 3:23, 24 this morning, as well announce the 12 Herzog Teacher of the Year Nominees this year.
“23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. “
Colossians 3:23, 24 ES
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 15:22 this morning.
“22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. “
Proverbs 15:22 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Song of Solomon 2:8-13 this morning.
The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes, leaping over the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, there he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, looking through the lattice. My beloved speaks and says to me: “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away, for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree ripens its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.
- Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 71:18 this morning.
“18 So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.”
Psalm 71; 18 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Thessalonians 3:1-2 this morning.
“1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.”
2 Thessalonians 3; 1-2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 John 5:1-5 this morning.
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot, also loves him who is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
1 John 5:1-5 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 27:19 this morning.
“19 As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man”.
Proverbs 27;19 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Samuel 2:1 this morning.
And Hannah prayed and said: "My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
- 1 Samuel 2:1 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 57:1-7 this morning.
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness! My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts— the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
- Psalm 57:1-7 ESV
Past Darrell Jones breaks down Luke 21:34 this morning.
“34 But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.”
Luke 21; 34 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Corinthians 10.13 this morning.
13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10; 13 ES
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 78:12-14 this morning.
“12 In the sight of their fathers he performed wonders in the land of Egypt, in the fields of Zoan. 13 He divided the sea and let them pass through it, and made the waters stand like a heap. 14 In the daytime he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a fiery light.”
Psalm 78; 12-14 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 2 Timothy 2:19 this morning.
“19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and, let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
2 Timothy 2:19 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 31:1, 10, 11 this morning.
“1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.”
Proverbs 31; 1, 10-11 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Hebrews 13:2 this morning.
“2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Hebrews 13; 2 ESV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down 1 Peter 1:3-9 this morning.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
- 1 Peter 1:3-9 NKJV
Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Psalm 150:6 this morning. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”
All that God has given you, knowledge of Him and knowledge of what you're teaching, is for your good, the good of your students, and the world that they will impact in years to come.
May God's power be shown through you as you bring glory and honor to Him by the way you live your life.
Just as David did, as you start your day, declare that God is your refuge and your fortress. Say, "In Him I will trust."
Our Good Shepherd is there for us in the highs and lows of our daily lives, and everything in between.
As we get the presence of the Holy Spirit and God's word inside of us, our outward actions will reflect that inward change.
The encouragement to you for today and everyday is to be a contagious Christian. Sew seeds of life throughout each day.
There's a lot of "messy" people out there, but know that God desires to give them His favor.
Who are the shepherds in the Body of Christ? Pastor Darrell points that out on today's episode.
Our Heavenly Father loves to hear from His children. It's a sign of our reliance on Him.
Jesus showed us what forgiveness truly is. The message of the gospel is of reconciliation.
Pastor Darrell lifts us all up in prayer as we look ahead to the coming school year and continue in our ministry work.
We worship a holy God. Come before Him with reverence. Ask yourself, am I sojourning with the Lord?
God is working in each of us, but we're to keep in mind that all those you encounter are at different points in their life.
Your body is a temple for the presence of God. He lives in you. Treat your body as such.
Although He sometimes needs to discipline, God looks upon us through the lens of love. He has a plan for you.
Sharpen each other. Labor together in prayer, and share your walk with Christ with others.
We believe in Almighty God even though His creation of the world is beyond our understanding. Continue to walk by faith.
Living out our daily life includes other people. We need to be integrated within the body of Christ.
Exercise strength under control. Separate yourself from the things of the world and magnify Jesus.
God ministers to us at our level. Jesus was a willing sacrifice so we might not taste eternal death.
The task in front of each of us can be immense, but never lose sight of the incredible privilege that exists in serving God.
See the value of walking in wisdom. Your daily, godly living can be a blessing to many.
The power of sin has been overcome by the blood of the Lamb. Overcome by living in relationship with Christ.
The wise person is teachable. And always make sure you walk soundly as a person of integrity.
God cares even about the small details of life. Continue steadfastly in prayer. God prizes that time with you.
Properly direct your anger. Adjust your thinking to the perspective of faith. Trust God's word above your frustration.
The goal of a teacher is to make the student independent. Help them grow, mature and thrive as you point them to Christ.
Jesus' crucifixion fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. That plan was fulfilled, and He also has a plan for you.
What Paul writes in 1 Timothy should be an encouragement to each of us as it was to Timothy. And remember what God has saved you from.
To be foolish is to disregard the Lord. Where do you go to receive wisdom? To represent Him we must follow His lead.
We can all have great ambitions for God but then get distracted. Be faithful to what God's called you to.
Seek the truth of God's word. Find the knowledge of God, then you will be able to better surmise His will for you.
You have been commissioned by God. Love your students and genuinely celebrate their victories with them.
Follow God's instruction, even through your daily battles. And know that God has you planted where He wants you.
David was truly a man after God's own heart. David surrendered as he lifted his hands in worship.
The role of teacher has always been important. Place your trust in God knowing that you have a chance everyday to impact young minds.
Plant the good news of the gospel and give kids a solid foundation on which to build upon.
Pastor Darrell reminds us of the process of spiritual growth and its importance to all disciples of Christ.
God's word is timeless and we should be good stewards of it. At the same time, recognize the importance of your own words when you speak.
We, as sinners who cry out to Jesus for salvation, are received by Him and loved equally.
Our sin is great but God's love is greater. His grace is extended to all who call upon Jesus.
People may mock you, but you can always turn to God for refuge, as David talks about in Psalm 3. No matter your circumstances, God remains on the throne.
Pastor Darrell encourages you to speak the name of Jesus with boldness and be ready to lead people to Christ.
The same problems and issues that people dealt with in the past are the ones we struggle with too. And find comfort in knowing God remains the same.
As we consider the incredible love that moms have for their children on this Mother's Day, remember that the clear sign of God's love for us is the cross of Jesus.
We have the opportunity to let everything in our life be an act of worship. Throughout your day, demonstrate the truth and spirit of God.
No matter what God has called you to do today, keep in mind that He has invited you to come along. Join God in the effort.
Life's demands can leave us drained, but Pastor Darrell encourages us to give all we can and let God make up the difference. Witness the power of God through obedience.
God knows you better than you know yourself. Even when you don't know what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for you.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that Jesus is the One who makes us righteous, so lean on Him and trust Him.
Jesus loves you and knows what's best for you. When we recognize and accept that, we realize we can put our total trust in Him.
There are examples everywhere of God's might including how it is shown through Jesus Christ. All are reasons to praise Him!
We're called to walk in the truth of God's word and called to extend mercy. The encouragement today is to nudge stumblers toward Biblical truth.
Despite your struggles, know that you're not alone. The Holy Spirit dwells in you and Christ is still on the throne.
God's way is not our way and He's doing a work in our day, as He did in Habakkuk's day, that you won't believe.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that the highest standard we as Christian educators can display for our students, is the One who is eternal.
We need to remember that others are affected by our choices. Our actions always have consequences.
Like the Israelites, we will occasionally find ourselves in the wilderness. The encouragement today is to trust in the Lord and walk by faith, knowing that He will sustain you.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that the Lord is faithful. What would our prayers sound like knowing that the Lord is working out His will?
Pastor Darrell wants to encourage you to finish the school year strong, and take the time to encourage a fellow educator.
Has self-centeredness crept into your life? It might be a good idea to monitor the condition of your heart.
On this Good Friday, Pastor Darrell shares the Biblical account of the crucifixion found in Matthew 27.
Jesus commands his disciples that they should love one another as He loved them. Pastor Darrell illustrates that from John 13.
As we visit James 4, Pastor Darrell assures us that it's the humble that God raises up.
We can all be distracted by life's circumstances, but God remains faithful even when we're not.
Can Pastor Darrell use a hoagie sandwich to illustrate what your soul is worth to God? Find out as you listen.
Pastor Darrell tells us that our faith is meant to be practiced in and outside of the church where we show the world the grace and compassion of God.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that your students who hear you need to understand that God is for us.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that you've been made right with God because Jesus was the perfect sacrifice.
Pastor Darrell addresses the struggles we sometimes have with waiting and how we handle it can be a great witness to those around us.
Pastor Darrell reminds us that the Holy Spirit lives in us and we need to be stewards of the presence of God.