The pen might be mightier than the sword, but even it has failed to usher in a Golden Age for mankind. Plato’s Republic couldn’t revolutionize the ancient world, and Thomas Moore’s Utopia couldn’t revolutionize the medieval world. Words on a page don’t have the power to produce Eden; only the Living Word can do that.
Some would have us believe that behind the curtain of world history there is an ongoing battle between God and the devil, and the devil is giving God a pretty good fight. But one look at Revelation 19 and that misconception is silenced forever. Not only is Satan not a match for God, he is not even a match for one of God's angels!
From the Arthurian legends of the late Middle Ages to Tolkien's widely loved trilogy "Lord of the Rings," it is evident that the heart of man yearns for a coming King. Not just any king, however, but the King - the One who will bring peace to a world crushed by wars, famines, and earthquakes. When He comes He will set the world aright again.
From the Arthurian legends of the late Middle Ages to Tolkien's widely loved trilogy "Lord of the Rings," it is evident that the heart of man yearns for a coming King. Not just any king, however, but the King - the One who will bring peace to a world crushed by wars, famines, and earthquakes. When He comes He will set the world aright again.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the preparations are complete, the wedding guests are assembled, and the table is overflowing with a glorious feast! At last . . . the marriage between God and His Church will be sealed forever as Christ utters these words to His undeserving, yet beloved, Bride: "I do."
It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the preparations are complete, the wedding guests are assembled, and the table is overflowing with a glorious feast! At last . . . the marriage between God and His Church will be sealed forever as Christ utters these words to His undeserving, yet beloved, Bride: "I do."
King George II started a noteworthy tradition in 1743 when he stood up during a performance of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." But he also provided a small glimpse into that coming day when saints and angels will sing that song before the Lord. Whether we will stand in reverence on that day or fall to our knees is not certain. But this one thing is certain: there, before Christ, we will finally sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" like it was meant to be sung!
King George II started a noteworthy tradition in 1743 when he stood up during a performance of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." But he also provided a small glimpse into that coming day when saints and angels will sing that song before the Lord. Whether we will stand in reverence on that day or fall to our knees is not certain. But this one thing is certain: there, before Christ, we will finally sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" like it was meant to be sung!
When the man who is called "the False Prophet" comes, he will succeed where every other prophet has failed. By propagating the unitarian belief of our present culture -- that every religion is really saying the same thing -- he will manipulate all the nations of the world into worshiping a single god. Unfortunately, that god happens to be the devil.
When the man who is called "the False Prophet" comes, he will succeed where every other prophet has failed. By propagating the unitarian belief of our present culture -- that every religion is really saying the same thing -- he will manipulate all the nations of the world into worshiping a single god. Unfortunately, that god happens to be the devil.
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.
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.
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.
