In this essential look at suffering and the Christian life, Stephen reminds us that the fleeting shadow of persecution is leading to an unfading and glorious light.
In this essential look at suffering and the Christian life, Stephen reminds us that the fleeting shadow of persecution is leading to an unfading and glorious light.
What can we learn from Old Testament saints who won wars, survived fires, and shut the mouths of lions? Stephen brings us helpful insights from these heroic lives.
What can we learn from Old Testament saints who won wars, survived fires, and shut the mouths of lions? Stephen brings us helpful insights from these heroic lives.
It is generally believed that the world is made up of two kinds of people: those who see the glass as half-empty and those who see it as half-full. But as Thanksgiving rolls around again, Stephen reminds us that true contentment is gained by those who focus not on what is inside the glass, but on who is holding the glass.
It takes faith to believe in the miraculous, but it takes even more faith to step out into the miraculous. The heroes we find in Hebrews 11:29-31 aren't all prophets, priests or kings; they are common men and women who simply put feet to their faith.
It takes faith to believe in the miraculous, but it takes even more faith to step out into the miraculous. The heroes we find in Hebrews 11:29-31 aren't all prophets, priests or kings; they are common men and women who simply put feet to their faith.
In the world's estimation, Moses had it all. The throne. The palace. The money. But compared to walking with God, these were valueless. In fact, they were in the way.
In the world's estimation, Moses had it all. The throne. The palace. The money. But compared to walking with God, these were valueless. In fact, they were in the way.
It is one thing to stand on God's promises; it is another thing to wait on them -- especially when the waiting requires enormous sacrifices. Abraham's response to his most severe assignment from God remains a timeless model of faith for every generation.
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, 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 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.
