When you think of things in your life now that won't be in heaven, what comes to your mind? The awesome reality is that none of us can even begin to grasp the glory of a world without pain, division and disease because all we've ever known is a world full of them. So be prepared to unleash your imagination today as Stephen allows us a peek into a world that will literally blow this one away!
When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives 2,000 years ago, he promised Christians of all ages that He was going to prepare a place for them. But before we start looking into the clouds to spot a glimpse of that glorious new home, we should take a closer look at Revelation 21. In that passage we learn that God's kingdom--which can only be described as "out of this world"—might not actually be out of this world. Pastor Stephen Davey reveals the reason why.
When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives 2,000 years ago, he promised Christians of all ages that He was going to prepare a place for them. But before we start looking into the clouds to spot a glimpse of that glorious new home, we should take a closer look at Revelation 21. In that passage we learn that God's kingdom--which can only be described as "out of this world"—might not actually be out of this world. Pastor Stephen Davey reveals the reason why.
In today's pasage from John chapter 11, we see the bereaving friends and family of Lazarus mourning his death, but more importantly, we see the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ both in sharp contrast and in beautiful harmony.
The blind man in John 8 suffered 38 years before God gave him sight. Why? Was he being punished for something his parents did or for something he did? That's the question people were asking back in Jesus' day and Jesus' answer to them is profound. Let's listen now as Stephen delivers it to us.
We seem to be living in an era of great faith. We hear about it from sports figures, celebrities, politicians and talk show hosts. Everyone wants to talk about their faith. But what kind of faith are they talking about? And faith in WHAT? The answer might surprise you.
Miracles, signs, and wonders were part and parcel of Christ's Messianic ministry on earth. But what was their ultimate purpose? In this message Stephen takes us back to Jesus' very first miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana to show us how, when and why it all began.
Sovereignty' is a word we need to put into our vocabulary, because it refers to someone who has total control. In Mark chapter 5 the disciples learn that Jesus Christ is sovereign. He doesn't just have power to sway masses of people or perform little miracles here and there. He commands nature and nature obeys. He is God in the flesh!
Demons do all they can to keep people from following Christ. They hate God. They are in constant war with him. But in Mark 5 we discover in remarkable fashion that demons are all talk. When standing face to face with Christ even the Devil cowers.
In Extravagant Grace, Part 2 (Philippians 4:4–5), Stephen Davey teaches that believers are called to display grace in a disappointed and self-centered world through two qualities—a resolution to be joyful and a reputation for gentleness. Joy, he explains, is not dependent on circumstances but flows from the Holy Spirit, the gospel, and trust in God’s sovereignty—even in suffering. Gentleness, often misunderstood as weakness, is strength under control—a willingness to yield, be courteous, and respond to hostility with grace. Using vivid examples from history, culture, and personal experience, Davey challenges believers to demonstrate joy and gentleness as living testimonies of Christ’s presence. Because “the Lord is near,” Christians can embody supernatural calm and kindness, showing a frustrated world the reality of God’s transforming grace.
In Extravagant Grace, Part 3 (Philippians 4:6–7), Stephen Davey teaches believers how to conquer anxiety through prayer and trust in God. He compares worry to a deadly anaconda that strangles faith, urging Christians to “be anxious for nothing.” Instead of allowing fear to consume them, they are to replace worry with prayer—bringing every concern to God with gratitude. Davey explains that worry pulls believers apart, while thankful prayer realigns their hearts toward God’s power and presence. The result is a supernatural peace that “guards hearts and minds in Christ Jesus,” a peace flowing directly from God’s own character. This peace doesn’t come from understanding circumstances but from trusting the God who controls them all. Through continual, thankful prayer, believers display the extravagant grace of God by living free from fear and full of peace.
In his sermon on Ecclesiastes 7:1–14, Stephen Davey explains how Solomon shifts from raising life’s troubling questions to offering God-given wisdom for living well. Davey highlights four truths Solomon teaches: contemplate your mortality, because facing death cultivates serious thinking and a life of purpose rather than pretense; choose wise companions, since the rebuke of the godly is far more valuable than the shallow laughter of fools; cultivate godly character, resisting the pull of anger, corruption, impatience, and nostalgic fantasies about “the good old days”; and consider your Creator with humility, recognizing that God ordains both prosperity and adversity, the straight paths and the crooked ones, to deepen trust in Him. Davey concludes that Solomon’s inspired counsel urges believers to live with sober perspective, intentional relationships, steadfast integrity, and humble dependence on the God who shapes every season of life.
Stephen Davey’s sermon “Reconcilable Differences” (Philippians 4:2–3) explains that real church and family life are messy, which is exactly where extravagant grace must be practiced. Using humorous and honest stories, he shows that grace is more than a doctrine we receive from God—it’s a costly, deliberate way of stooping low in attitude and action toward difficult people. Paul’s appeal to Euodia and Syntyche models gracious confrontation: he names them, refuses to take sides, reminds them of their shared labor in the gospel, and urges them to “live in harmony in the Lord,” enlisting a trusted “true companion” to help them reconcile. Stephen Davey draws out principles that disagreements are inevitable, even mature believers don’t always disagree agreeably, and small conflicts—if unchecked—can damage an entire church. Instead of taking sides, spiritually mature believers should step in to untangle issues and protect the unity of the body, remembering that everyone’s name is written in the book of life. He concludes with the example of a Christian bus driver whose daily, practical kindness creates a community of grace, urging believers to let that same grace characterize their relationships in the church.
In Father Abraham, Part I (Romans 4:1–3), Stephen Davey introduces Abraham as Paul’s prime example of justification by faith, not works. He explains that Abraham lived 2,000 years before Paul, proving that salvation by faith is not new but has always been God’s plan. Abraham, the forefather of Israel and “friend of God,” was revered for righteousness, yet Scripture reveals his flaws—fear, deceit, and unbelief—showing that his justification came by faith alone. Davey warns against relying on human reasoning or cultural religion, urging believers to ask, “What does the Bible say?” Like Abraham, sinners are declared righteous not by merit but by trusting God’s promise of redemption through Christ. God credited righteousness to Abraham’s account by grace, illustrating the same salvation available to every believer today.
