Christ not only stood in stark contrast to his pagan Roman world, but he also stood in stark contrast to his pious Jewish world. He was utterly different in all of his teachings, practices, and motives. Are we?
In this eye-opening look at God's purpose for local churches, Stephen shows us why joining an assembly has always been a matter of covenant rather than convenience.
In this eye-opening look at God's purpose for local churches, Stephen shows us why joining an assembly has always been a matter of covenant rather than convenience.
Churches vary in so many different ways, don't they? They all have different musical preferences, forms of preaching, outreach ministries, and children's programs. But in this profound look at 1 Thessalonians 1, Stephen reminds us that amidst the diversity, there are a few characteristics every church should share in common.
Churches vary in so many different ways, don't they? They all have different musical preferences, forms of preaching, outreach ministries, and children's programs. But in this profound look at 1 Thessalonians 1, Stephen reminds us that amidst the diversity, there are a few characteristics every church should share in common.
Imagine if every church in America closed their doors tomorrow. What toll would that take on our country? What impact would it have on society's ethical beliefs and practices? Stephen reminds us that just as a lighthouse is a beacon for lost sailors, a local church is a beacon for lost citizens.
Imagine if every church in America closed their doors tomorrow. What toll would that take on our country? What impact would it have on society's ethical beliefs and practices? Stephen reminds us that just as a lighthouse is a beacon for lost sailors, a local church is a beacon for lost citizens.
Today there is a mass exodus from local churches. Two thousand years after Jesus Himself established the local church, Christians are beginning to question the relevance of it. Has it really become outdated? Stephen confronts that issue head on and remind
Today there is a mass exodus from local churches. Two thousand years after Jesus Himself established the local church, Christians are beginning to question the relevance of it. Has it really become outdated? Stephen confronts that issue head on and reminds us why we belong.
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.
