The Gospel didn't start at the empty tomb or the cross or even the manger. The Gospel started all the way back in Eden. To understand the full story of redemption, start at Genesis 1.
If the blood of the martyrs really is the seed of the Church, no wonder the author of Hebrews saved their stories for last in his account of biblical heroes. Learn from those who were called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Many of the people named in Hebrews 11 don't seem to belong. They failed spiritually as much as they succeeded. In this lesson, you learn why God so graciously included them.
From a human standpoint, Rahab's name doesn't belong in Hebrews 11. She wasn't Jewish; her people were wicked and under the severe condemnation of God; she was an adulterer by profession. Yet, even she ends up being a hero of the faith!
Most of the riches-to-rags stories you hear involve people who lost everything because of foolishness and disobedience to God. But Moses' story is the opposite. He willingly exchanged his temporal possessions for an eternal one.
Waiting on God is hard enough when He hasn't promised us a child, a spouse, or a dream job. It's even harder when He has promised us something that hasn't yet arrived. Abraham waited nearly a lifetime to see the fulfillment of God's promise!
When Noah and his family boarded the ark, they weren't walking away from their trials . . . they were walking deeper into them. The pain of living with unbelievers was doubled by the pain of watching them be destroyed.
One line says it all sometimes. Here's one illustration of that: "Noah walked with God." That statement is worth a thousand words and it encapsulates a lifetime of obedience and enduring faith. But his obedience was costly.
What Old Testament saint was taken up to heaven before death? Elijah is the most well known, but Enoch was first. His story is a picture of our redemptive future.
In this sermon on Titus 2:11–14, Stephen Davey explains that the grace of God not only brings salvation but also trains believers to live transformed lives. God’s grace teaches Christians to reject ungodliness and worldly passions while pursuing self-controlled, upright, and godly living as they wait for the return of Jesus Christ. Christ gave Himself to redeem believers from sin and to create a people devoted to good works that reflect His character. Davey emphasizes that true grace does not excuse sin but actively shapes a believer’s conduct, producing a life that reflects gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice and anticipation of His coming kingdom.
In this sermon on Romans 8:28, Stephen Davey explains that this verse does not promise a trouble-free life but offers four guarantees for believers: the certainty of God’s Word, His active involvement, His sovereign control, and His purposeful design. Using illustrations such as George Whitefield’s providential experience, the faith of Betsie and Corrie ten Boom in a concentration camp, and a grieving pastor’s testimony, Davey shows that God weaves every joy and sorrow into His larger masterpiece. Though life’s hills and valleys rarely make sense from our vantage point, believers can trust that God is orchestrating all things for their ultimate good and His glory.
In this sermon on Titus 2:9–10, Stephen Davey explains how the gospel transforms even the most ordinary responsibilities of life. Paul instructs servants to demonstrate submission, integrity, and trustworthiness in their work so that their conduct reflects the beauty of the gospel. Rather than serving merely to please people, believers are called to work with a heart that honors Christ. Faithfulness in everyday tasks becomes a powerful testimony that adorns the teaching of God our Savior. Stephen Davey emphasizes that when believers live with integrity and diligence, they display the transforming power of the gospel in the workplace.
In this sermon on Romans 16:21–23, Stephen Davey teaches that every career is a sacred calling from God, not just formal ministry roles . Drawing from Paul’s greetings to ordinary believers like Tertius, Quartus, and Erastus, he shows that servants, city officials, mothers, and tradesmen all serve Christ through their daily work. Davey highlights Robert Laidlaw as a modern example of someone who used business success and creativity to spread the gospel, reminding believers that their workplaces are embassies for Christ and that faithfulness in ordinary vocations leaves a lasting legacy of light.
In this sermon on Titus 2:11–12, Stephen Davey explains that God’s grace not only saves believers but also trains them to live transformed lives. The grace that brings salvation also teaches believers to reject ungodliness and worldly desires while pursuing self-controlled, upright, and godly living. Salvation is not merely a past event but the beginning of a lifelong process of spiritual growth and discipline. As believers respond to grace, their lives increasingly reflect Christ’s character in a dark world. Stephen Davey emphasizes that true grace does not excuse sin but empowers believers to live differently.
