The book of Exodus can be tedious at times and not easily relatable to 21st century issues, but in this new series Stephen expounds truths from Moses' memoirs that have not lost any relevance over the course of millennia.
After the appearance of their risen Lord, the disciples did as they were told and returned to Galilee -- and waited. As they waited, the uncertainty and confusion must have mounted. Eight of them went fishing to think it over. Little did they know that Jesus was fishing for them.
If Jesus were to pray for you personally, what would His request be? Would He ask the Father to give you more money? A bigger house? A better job? Jesus did pray for you in John 17 and those materialistic requests weren't anywhere on the list. Stephen brings us Jesus' unforgettable prayer in this message.
Are you discouraged today? Has the weight of depression or doubt overtaken you? Be encouraged by this message. God was strong enough to bear your cross; He’s strong enough to bear your doubts as well.
In Matthew 6:25-33, Jesus promises to supply all our needs. Do we hold Him to that promise? In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises to never leave us nor forsake us. Do we cling to that promise as well? If so, then why are we so shocked by persecution? Jesus promises that too.
In Matthew 6:25-33, Jesus promises to supply all our needs. Do we hold Him to that promise? In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises to never leave us nor forsake us. Do we cling to that promise as well? If so, then why are we so shocked by persecution? Jesus promises that too.
Perhaps His most familiar name is "The Comforter," but the Holy Spirit does so much more for the believer than just ease our sorrows. In this in-depth study, Stephen gives us incredible insight into the most mysterious member of the Godhead.
Truth, by its very nature, is exclusive. So ignore what the bestselling authors and secular professors of our day say about Jesus. Let Jesus speak for Himself.
Our age has been called the age of anxiety. Pessimism clouds everything. The plaintive cry of society is best summed up by the one who wrote, "I have seen the future, and it doesn't work." The disciples didn’t think it was working for them either, but Jesus gives them a promise for the ages.
During a time when Pharisees prayed flowing prayers in their flowing robes and rich men listened to the sound of their own money dropping in the coffer, an unlikely figure gives us an unforgettable example of genuine worship.
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.
