If an unbelieving friend walked into your church on Sunday, what would he or she discover? A place of joy and love . . . or a place of discontent? Unity in the congregation . . . or cliques and social castes? In this message Stephen reminds us that if the Church isn't a place where unbelievers find a reason to believe, it will be a place where they find a reason not to.
Do you feel distant from God today? Are you lacking the motivation to pray and read the Bible? Well in this message Stephen challenges us to search our hearts to see whether there is anything standing between us and the Savior. As we'll learn today, confession to God is the key to a connection with God!
It's easy for us to think that God hears only the prayers of the most devout Christians, isn't it? But in this message, Stephen proposes that if God only paid attention to the saintliest of saints . . . none of us would ever be heard! Join him now as he encourages us with the truth that God accepts "Ordinary Prayers from Ordinary People."
It's easy for us to think that God hears only the prayers of the most devout Christians, isn't it? But in this message, Stephen proposes that if God only paid attention to the saintliest of saints . . . none of us would ever be heard! God accepts ordinary prayers from ordinary people.
What if God could change His mind or break His promises? Can you imagine the terrible implications that would have on us as Christians -- or Christianity, as a whole? God has to be honest, or Christianity falls apart. In this message Stephen reminds us that just as Christianity depends on God's integrity, our Christian testimony depends on our own integrity.
The prophets weren't perfect people. They wrestled with doubt, depression, and other diverse temptations throughout their lifetimes. But what makes them so memorable is they finished the race; they kept the faith. And if the prophets could do it . . . so can we!
When you think of the word "endurance," what comes to mind? A marathon? A battlefield? A hospital room? When the Apostle James thought of endurance, he thought of a farm. Why a farm, of all places? Listen now to find out.
Have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they weren’t sorry? On the other hand, have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they were sorry? What was the difference between the two confessions? Stephen gives us the answer from Scripture.
Have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they weren’t sorry? On the other hand, have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they were sorry? What was the difference between the two confessions? What made one real and the other false? Stephen gives us the answer from Scripture.
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.
