Are you satisfied today? In your marriage? In your job? In your Church? In this message Stephen brings us a new study from the book of James to show us what real satisfaction looks like . . . and why every Christian should have it.
Are you satisfied today? In your marriage? In your job? In your Church? In this message Stephen brings us a new study from the book of James to show us what real satisfaction looks like . . . and why every Christian should have it.
In this message Stephen gives us another look at the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. So let's open our Bibles to James chapter 3 and discover it together.
The parable of the foolish man who built his house on the sand is one that everyone is familiar with. Many of us learned it as kids, growing up. But how does the parable relate to our lives today? In other words, what are the sandcastles in our own society? In this message Stephen offers some convicting answers.
The parable of the foolish man who built his house on the sand is one that everyone is familiar with. Many of us learned it as kids, growing up. But how does the parable relate to our lives today? In other words, what are the sandcastles in our own society? In this message Stephen offers some convicting answers.
When we pray and ask God for wisdom, what exactly are we asking for? An answer? An inner compulsion to do something or not do something? A sign from heaven, perhaps? In this message Stephen takes us back to James' convicting letter to remind us what Godly wisdom is really all about. Contrary to popular opinion, it's not a matter of the mind . . . it's a matter of the heart.
When we pray and ask God for wisdom, what exactly are we asking for? An answer? An inner compulsion to do something or not do something? A sign from heaven, perhaps? In this message Stephen takes us back to James' convicting letter to remind us what Godly wisdom is really all about. Contrary to popular opinion, it's not a matter of the mind . . . it's a matter of the heart.
What did Barabbas have to do? Walk out of prison and accept his freedom. That is it! Why? Because his freedom had been paid by the Lamb who literally hung on his cross. What an illustration of Christ's redemptive mission this is. And to this day, salvation comes to those who simply accept the freedom offered by Christ.
One of the easiest choices to overlook in the Christmas story is the choice made by Joseph. But his choice to wed Mary despite the scandalous allegations leveled against her is one of the most incredible and self-sacrificing choices of all. It was a decision that changed his life, reputation, and social standing forever. Matthew might not tell us much about Joseph in his inspired Gospel account, but what he does reveal is invaluable to the Gospel story. So let's join Stephen as he unfolds it in this message.
In this sermon, Stephen Davey recounts how Katharina Luther’s courageous escape from a convent and marriage to Martin Luther helped reshape the church’s view of marriage during the Reformation. Transformed by the truth of justification by faith alone in Romans 1:17, she entered a union that modeled commitment over compatibility, humility over self-interest, and ministry partnership over isolation. Despite public slander, hardship, and relentless labor, Katharina managed their home, finances, hospitality, and farm, enabling Luther’s preaching and teaching ministry to flourish. Their marriage demonstrated that the home could serve as a living testimony of the gospel and an extension of ministry. Davey concludes that Katharina’s quiet perseverance and sacrificial faithfulness became a revolutionary legacy of light for generations to follow.
In this sermon, Stephen Davey recounts how God sustained William Cowper through lifelong battles with severe depression and despair while using him to leave a lasting legacy of gospel truth. Though Cowper repeatedly wrestled with feelings of abandonment and even attempted suicide, God anchored his soul in the doctrine of Christ’s propitiation, especially through Romans 3:24–25. Davey explains that Cowper’s suffering did not signal God’s rejection but became the soil from which some of the church’s richest hymns of grace were written. Through faithful friends, Scripture, service, and God’s providence, Cowper continued to testify of salvation by grace alone. Davey concludes that powerful faith does not eliminate suffering, but it carries believers safely through it, proving that God’s mercy shines brightest in the darkest valleys.
In this sermon, Stephen Davey traces how God used Amy Carmichael’s strong will, suffering, and obedience to build a lasting legacy of eternal impact. From childhood determination to missionary service in India, Amy chose costly sacrifice over comfort, guided by her life verse about building with gold, silver, and precious stones. God redirected her ministry to rescue children trapped in temple prostitution, leading her to found the Dohnavur Fellowship, where hundreds of children found physical safety and spiritual life. Though misunderstood, criticized, and bedridden for her final twenty years, Amy continued to serve through writing and prayer. Davey concludes that God values the quality of faithful obedience over public success, and a life surrendered to Christ will shine long after it ends.
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, Stephen Davey traces how God used Hudson Taylor’s deep trust in the finished work of Christ to shape a life of radical faith, humility, and endurance. Converted as a teenager through meditating on Jesus’ words “It is finished,” Taylor learned early to rely on God alone for provision, direction, and strength. Davey highlights Taylor’s willingness to suffer loss, poverty, misunderstanding, and criticism in order to reach China’s interior with the gospel. By identifying with Chinese culture and trusting God through relentless trials, Taylor helped establish hundreds of mission stations and the China Inland Mission, which transformed an entire nation for Christ. Davey concludes that Taylor’s enduring legacy was not strategy or success, but childlike faith in an illustrious Master who accomplishes His work through willing, surrendered servants.
