Thousands of years before the apostle Paul exhorted Philippian believers to have the same attitude as Christ, Joseph displayed that attitude in a remarkable way.
When we come across Jacob in Genesis 42:29, he is an aged man, living under the shadow of tremendous difficulty. But after struggling to lean on God for years of his life, he sets an emphatic example of faithfulness that will impact future generations.
Believe it or not, the typical nativity scene you see in shop windows, church foyers, and community lawns has a lot of inaccuracies. In this message Stephen takes us back to the Gospel accounts to set the story straight.
Many people consider their conscience to be a nagging backseat driver who takes the fun out of every joy ride. But in this message Stephen shows us why, far from being a negative thing, our conscience is actually one of the greatest gifts God has given us.
The deeper we delve into the life of Joseph, the more it seems we should be encountering an extremely bitter man. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, wrongfully accused and thrown into a dungeon by Potiphar, and seemingly abandoned by God, you'd expect his story to turn into a classic revenge story. Instead, it turns into a classic portrait of redemption.
There is only one sure way to make a lot of enemies: live a godly life. Joseph is a living illustration of Paul's words in 2 Timothy 3:12, that “all who seek to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution."
When we are first introduced to Joseph in Genesis 37, he is just a teenager. But as we walk with him through his perilous and pain-filled journey, we discover that if anyone ever resembled the Savior, both in trials and in character, he did. Stephen begins that remarkable journey in this message “Teenage Dreamer".
Jesus didn't light up the sky with fireworks and lightning bolts at His incarnation. In fact, His arrival was so common that it was almost unnoticeable. Why is that? Stephen gives us insight in this wonderful Christmas message.
Before the feeding of the five thousand, the taming of the sea, the healing of the blind, and the Resurrection, Jesus proved His deity in an emphatic way. Stephen brings us to the scene in this special look at the Christmas story.
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.
