What We Give Away (Part 1)
How We Discipline the Unrepentant (Part 2)
This lesson explores the biblical foundations and practical application of church discipline, especially toward unrepentant believers who harm the unity and testimony of the church. Using 3 John and the example of Diotrephes, it demonstrates how pride, unaccountability, and divisiveness threaten the health of a congregation. Discipline, when done biblically, is not unloving but redemptive—intended to restore the sinner and protect the flock. Believers are called to hold one another accountable with humility and courage, maintaining both grace and truth in the pursuit of holiness and church integrity.
How We Discipline the Unrepentant (Part 1)
This lesson explores the biblical foundations and practical application of church discipline, especially toward unrepentant believers who harm the unity and testimony of the church. Using 3 John and the example of Diotrephes, it demonstrates how pride, unaccountability, and divisiveness threaten the health of a congregation. Discipline, when done biblically, is not unloving but redemptive—intended to restore the sinner and protect the flock. Believers are called to hold one another accountable with humility and courage, maintaining both grace and truth in the pursuit of holiness and church integrity.
How We Get Along (Part 2)
This lesson emphasizes the powerful unity created by the gospel within the local church. Despite diverse backgrounds, cultures, and preferences, believers are called not to create unity, but to preserve it. Paul outlines four essential ingredients for this unity: humility, gentleness (meekness), patience with love, and eager diligence. True unity isn’t uniformity—it’s Spirit-empowered harmony among people who value others above themselves. Stephen Davey reminds us that grace is both the gift we’ve received and the gift we give to one another. A unified church becomes one of the greatest testimonies of the gospel’s transforming power.
How We Get Along
This lesson emphasizes the powerful unity created by the gospel within the local church. Despite diverse backgrounds, cultures, and preferences, believers are called not to create unity, but to preserve it. Paul outlines four essential ingredients for this unity: humility, gentleness (meekness), patience with love, and eager diligence. True unity isn’t uniformity—it’s Spirit-empowered harmony among people who value others above themselves. Stephen Davey reminds us that grace is both the gift we’ve received and the gift we give to one another. A unified church becomes one of the greatest testimonies of the gospel’s transforming power.
Why We Matter to Each Other
Stephen Davey teaches that belonging to a local church means embracing change, involvement, and sacrifice for the sake of others. True church membership is more than attending—it’s committing to participate in worship, encourage one another, and serve practically and sacrificially. Drawing from Hebrews 10 and personal illustrations, Davey reminds believers that we are called to cheer each other on, provoke one another to love and good deeds, and serve quietly behind the scenes. Our unseen faithfulness may go unnoticed by people, but God always reads the credits and is pleased with every act of love done in His name.
What Makes Us Different (Part 2)
Stephen Davey explores six distinct promises that set believers apart in their conduct. First, we commit to pursuing Christ through spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, worship, and service—training ourselves like athletes for godliness. Second, we promise to uphold sexual purity before marriage and faithfulness within biblical, monogamous marriage—despite cultural shifts. Davey contrasts biblical convictions with today’s moral confusion, affirming God’s design for sexuality and marriage. Third, we commit to obeying the ordinances of baptism and communion—public acts of identification and remembrance. These commitments reflect values the world may dismiss, but which God declares priceless.
What Makes Us Different (Part 1)
Stephen Davey explores six distinct promises that set believers apart in their conduct. First, we commit to pursuing Christ through spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, worship, and service—training ourselves like athletes for godliness. Second, we promise to uphold sexual purity before marriage and faithfulness within biblical, monogamous marriage—despite cultural shifts. Davey contrasts biblical convictions with today’s moral confusion, affirming God’s design for sexuality and marriage. Third, we commit to obeying the ordinances of baptism and communion—public acts of identification and remembrance. These commitments reflect values the world may dismiss, but which God declares priceless.
Who Has the Final Word (Part 2)
In this message, Stephen Davey explains the purpose and significance of a church covenant—what members promise to God and one another. These promises reflect holy obligations that reject cultural individualism and affirm biblical community. The church is not a casual gathering but a spiritual family marked by commitment, purity, and accountability. Davey outlines three foundational promises: (1) to submit to Scripture as the final authority, (2) to pursue holiness in all areas of life as worship, and (3) to avoid sinful patterns that dishonor God. True church membership means aligning with God's Word and His people with courage and devotion.
Who Has the Final Word (Part 1)
In this message, Stephen Davey explains the purpose and significance of a church covenant—what members promise to God and one another. These promises reflect holy obligations that reject cultural individualism and affirm biblical community. The church is not a casual gathering but a spiritual family marked by commitment, purity, and accountability. Davey outlines three foundational promises: (1) to submit to Scripture as the final authority, (2) to pursue holiness in all areas of life as worship, and (3) to avoid sinful patterns that dishonor God. True church membership means aligning with God's Word and His people with courage and devotion.
How We Behave (Part 2)
Stephen Davey unpacks how Christians and churches should behave based on the model of the Thessalonian church. First, we mimic faithful role models—following the example of godly leaders and ultimately Christ, becoming examples ourselves. Second, we model joyful responses, welcoming God's Word and standing firm even under pressure, with joy supplied by the Holy Spirit. Third, we motivate spiritual reformation, turning from idols to serve the living God and sounding forth the gospel like a trumpet. True churches leave lasting impressions, inspire transformation, and live in joyful anticipation of Christ’s return.