Tasting of the King's Reign

2 Samuel 8:1-10:19
I. David's Reign Establishes Israel as Great Among the Nations
II. David's Reign Anticipates an Even Greater Kingdom to Come
III. There Is No Greater Joy than Citizenship in Christ's Kingdom

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyAugust 20, 20171 Samuel, 1&2 Samuel (2017), Main Service, Davidic kingship, kingdom of Christ, citizenship in heaven, gospel of the kingdom

Further Reflection on 2 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 7
Sunday Evening Tailgate Devotional

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyAugust 13, 20171 Samuel, 1&2 Samuel (2017), God's Faithfulness, God's Sovereignty over Human History, God's Promise, God's Plan

Our God Makes and Fulfills Promises

2 Samuel 5:1-7:29

I. David’s Conquest of the Centerpiece of the Land – 5
II. The Lord’s Entry into the Capital City – 6
III. The Lord’s Promise to Build David a House – 7

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyAugust 13, 2017Main Service, 1 Samuel, 1&2 Samuel (2017), Kingship, David's Throne, Covenant, Promise, Filfillment, God's Faithfulness

Uniting the Kingdom Under God's Anointed

2 Samuel 2:1-4:12

I. A Reminder of David's Early Days as King in Israel
II. A Reminder of How God's Will Unfolds in Real Time

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyAugust 6, 2017Main Service, 1 Samuel, 1&2 Samuel (2017), Kingship, Conquest, Will of God, Obstacles to God's Will

How the Mighty Have Fallen

1 Samuel 31 - 2 Samuel 1

I. The Sad Story of Saul's Demise – 1Sa.31:1-2Sa.1:16
II. The God-honoring Grief of David's Lament – 2Sa.1:17-27

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyJuly 30, 2017Main Service, 1 Samuel, 1&2 Samuel (2017), Kingship, Lament, Trust in God

Prelude to a Leadership Transition

1 Samuel 27-30

I. The Lord's Anointed Descends into "Egypt" - 27
II. The Disposed King Descends into Darkness - 28
III. The Ascending King is Strengthened in the Lord - 29-30

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyJuly 23, 2017Main Service, 1 Samuel, King, Kingdom, Trials, Testing, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Victory, Trusting God

I Will Fear No Evil

1 Samuel 23-26

I. An Overview of David's Continuing Flight from Saul
II. A Word to God's People in Their Times of Testing

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyJuly 16, 2017Main Service, 1 Samuel, King, Kingdom, Trials, Testing, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Victory, Trusting God

The Good News of God's Favor toward His Anointed One

1 Samuel 21-22

I. The Nature of the Deception at Nob: A Proposal

II. The Lord's Favor toward His Anointed One: A Recurring Theme

III. Good News, but Why?

1 & 2 SamuelDan BrendselJuly 9, 2017Kingship, Federal headship, Imputation, God's Love, Gospel, Main Service, 1&2 Samuel (2017)

Prosperity, the Presence of the Lord, and Persecution: The Early Years of David's Story

1 Samuel 18-20

I. Summary of 1 Samuel 18–20

II. Prosperity, the Presence of the Lord, and Persecution

III. Three Strategies for Persevering through Suffering

1 & 2 SamuelDan BrendselJuly 2, 2017Man Service, Prosperity, Suffering, Persecution, Community, Church, Music, Singing

The Church Is Light to the World

Philippians 2:14-18

Continuing with our focus on global outreach this month, Jon Hoglund encourages us from Philippians 2:14-18 to hold fast to the word of life.

PhilippiansJon HoglundJune 25, 2017The Church, Missions, Missionaries, Main Service, Special Conference, Conference, Global Outreach Focus Month (2017)

How to Pray for Your Missionaries

Ephesians 6:18-20

Continuing with our focus on global outreach this month, Dave Patty encourages us from Ephesians 6:18-20 to be in prayer, at all times, being led by the Spirit, with all kinds of prayers for the gospel to advance.

EphesiansDave PattyJune 18, 2017Prayer, Missions, Missionaries, Global Outreach, Revival, Moravian Movement, Main Service, Special Conference, Global Outreach Focus Month (2017)

The Meaning of Koinonia

We are not making the sermon available publicly online, but you can request the audio file from our office directly by emailing info@gracedupage.org

PhilippiansGrace Church of DuPageJune 11, 2017Fellowship, Koinonia, Global Outreach, Main Service, Special Conference, Global Outreach Focus Month (2017)

Pursuing and Protecting the Priority of the Gospel

Philippians 4:1-9

I. Paul's Love and Appreciation for the Philippians - 1
II. The Philippians' Love and Appreciation for Paul - 2-3
III. Paul's Impassioned Instruction to the Beloved Church - 2-9

PhilippiansPastor Daryle WorleyJune 4, 2017missions, unity, stand firm, mind of Christ, citizenship in heaven, Main Service, Global Outreach, Special Conference, Global Outreach Focus Month (2017)

Two Beginnings to King David

1 Samuel 16-17

I. God's Sovereignty - 16
II. David's Opportunity - 17
III. Our Takeaway

1 & 2 SamuelNick ConnerMay 28, 20171&2 Samuel (2017), King David, Outward Appearance, The Heart, Sovereignty of God, Main Service

“Portrait of Faltering Leader: What Does it Take?”

1 Samuel 13-15

I. What Happened with Saul?
II. How Did This Happen?
III. What Do We Learn from It?

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyMay 21, 2017Israel's king, Saul's Downfall

Fear the Lord and Serve Him Faithfully

1 Samuel 9-12

I. Prelude to a King – 9:1-27
II. Proclamation of a King – 10:1-27
III. Presentation of a King – 11:1-15
IV. Postlude to a King – 12:1-25

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyMay 14, 20171&2 Samuel (2017), Main Service, Israel's King, Saul annointed king, faithfulness, obedience, serving God

The Allure of Lesser Lords

1 Samuel 7:3-8:22

I. The Lord Forgives His People and Defeats their Enemies – 7:3-17
II. The Lord's People Reject Him as King – 8:1-22
III. Further Reflection on Idolatry and Human Rulers

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyMay 7, 20171&2 Samuel (2017), Monarchy, God as King, Idolatry, Unrivaled Allegiance, Trusting God

“The Glory Has Departed”: Setting Our Hearts on the Surprising Lord God of Hosts

1 Samuel 4-6

I. The Plot of 1 Samuel 4–6
II. “The Glory Has Departed from Israel”
III. “Why Should You Harden Your Hearts Like the Egyptians?”

1 & 2 SamuelDan BrendselApril 30, 2017Ark of the Covenant, Glory of God, Hope, Exile, Exodus, New Exodus, 1&2 Samuel (2017), Main Service

The Structure, Trajectory, and Message of 1 & 2 Samuel

Continuing in our series through 1st and 2nd Samuel. The story of the rise of the monarchy in Israel, contrasting God's values vs. people's, and the woeful imperfections of merely human kings with sinful selfish subjects.

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyApril 23, 2017Evening Sermon, King, 1&2 Samuel (2017)

God Speaks Mercy and Judgment and Truth

1 Samuel 1:1-3:21

I. God Speaks Mercy into Hannah's Deep Grief – 1:1-2:11
II. God Speaks Judgment into Eli's Twisted Family – 2:12-36
III. God Speaks Truth into Samuel's Listening Ears – 3:1-21

1 & 2 SamuelPastor Daryle WorleyApril 23, 2017OT History, Mercy, God's Judgement, Truth, Main Service, 1&2 Samuel (2017)