Rare Words for Rare Women
In this sermon on Titus 2:3–5, Stephen Davey explains that older women play a vital role in the spiritual health of the church by modeling godly character and intentionally mentoring younger women. Paul’s instructions call them to live reverently, avoid destructive speech and habits, and invest their lives in teaching practical wisdom about marriage, family, purity, and self-control. Rather than leaving spiritual growth to chance, the church is designed for generations to disciple one another through personal relationships and example. Stephen Davey emphasizes that when older believers faithfully guide the next generation, the Word of God is honored and strengthened within the family of faith.
The Treasure of Old Men
In this sermon on Titus 2:1–2, Stephen Davey calls the church to a “family meeting,” beginning with a challenge to older men to model godly maturity in a culture devoted to perpetual adolescence. Drawing from Paul’s instructions to Titus, he explains that sound doctrine must be matched by sound behavior—older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, and spiritually healthy in faith, love, and perseverance. Rather than resisting age, they are to embrace it as a season of responsibility, mentoring, and spiritual depth. Stephen Davey reminds the church that older men who pursue Christ and treasure what truly matters become invaluable treasures to the family of God.
A Statement of Faith in the Valley of Despair
In this sermon on Job 18–19, Stephen Davey highlights Job’s remarkable declaration of faith in the depths of despair: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” While abandoned, suffering, and misunderstood, Job affirms five realities of resilient faith—certainty, personal possession, a living foundation, anticipation of Christ’s return, and the expectation of seeing God. Stephen Davey connects Job’s words to the transforming power of sacred music, tracing their influence on George Frideric Handel as he composed The Messiah during his own season of hardship. The message reminds believers that worship prepares us for eternity and that even in life’s darkest valleys, we can confidently declare faith in our living Redeemer.
Four Guarantees for Life
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.
Every Career is a Sacred Calling
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.
Facing the Lions
In this sermon on Daniel 6, Stephen Davey explains that faithfulness to God does not guarantee an easier life but often brings greater opposition, as seen in Daniel’s integrity, consistency in prayer, humility, and gracious spirit even when facing the lions’ den . He highlights four defining traits—winsome personality, comprehensive integrity, spiritual consistency, and personal humility—and draws a parallel to William Wilberforce, who demonstrated the same joyful endurance and godly character in public life. Davey challenges believers to view their own vocations as sacred callings and to live with integrity and joy so that, when God works through them, they give Him the credit.
Turning Unexpected Suffering into Unexplainable Song
In this message from Job 1–2, Stephen Davey explains that suffering is not always punishment for sin but can be a divine assignment designed to display God’s glory. By tracing the heavenly conversation between God and Satan, he shows that Satan’s power is limited and always subject to God’s sovereign permission. Job’s devastating losses and physical agony reveal that believers can suffer deeply while remaining within God’s will. Drawing parallels to Joni Eareckson Tada’s life, Stephen Davey demonstrates how choosing to trust God through pain transforms despair into testimony. The message ultimately calls us to surrender daily to God and “get busy living,” trusting Him even through tears.
When Your Ship Never Makes it to Spain
In this sermon, Stephen Davey explains from Romans 15:22–28 that even godly ambitions—like Paul’s desire to reach Spain—may be redirected by God’s sovereign purposes. Paul longed for Rome and Spain, yet arrived in Rome as a prisoner and never reached Spain, teaching that faithfulness matters more than fulfilled plans. Davey contrasts Paul’s surrendered pursuit of God’s will with Jonah’s attempt to flee it, showing that both were rerouted by divine design. Through the life of Dr. Charles McKoy, who found unexpected and fruitful ministry in India after forced retirement, Davey illustrates that God often rewrites our “magic marker” plans with His pencil and eraser. He concludes that the goal is not reaching our Spain, but sailing faithfully with Christ, trusting that His plans are always better than ours.
More than a Wish Upon a Star
In this sermon, Stephen Davey contrasts the world’s fragile wishes with the believer’s confident, biblical hope rooted in the promises of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:15 and Romans 15, he explains that Christians are called to live in such hopeful assurance that others ask for the reason behind it. Using the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, Davey shows how faithful stewardship of God-given gifts—offered with “Jesus help me” and concluded with “To God alone be glory”—can influence generations far beyond one’s lifetime. Though Bach’s work was largely forgotten at his death, God later used his music to spread gospel hope even in spiritually resistant nations like Japan. Davey concludes that true hope is not a wish upon a star but confident expectation in a faithful Savior, and believers must be ready to share it with a world asking, “Is there any hope?”
Moving Forward While Sitting Still
In this sermon on Psalm 46, Stephen Davey highlights the life of missionary William Carey to illustrate what it means to trust God in overwhelming adversity. After decades of labor in India were destroyed by fire, Carey anchored his heart in the command, “Be still, and know that I am God,” choosing surrender over despair. Davey explains that God does not promise freedom from trouble but His faithful presence within it, calling believers to rest in His sovereignty while continuing forward in obedience. Like Carey, we are challenged to face our “although” moments with quiet confidence in God’s control, moving forward in faith while sitting still in trust.