When you think of things in your life now that won't be in heaven, what comes to your mind? The awesome reality is that none of us can even begin to grasp the glory of a world without pain, division and disease because all we've ever known is a world full of them. So be prepared to unleash your imagination today as Stephen allows us a peek into a world that will literally blow this one away!
Don't you love the story in John's Gospel where Jesus visits a Samaritan woman at the well and offers her living water?! Jesus forsakes cultural norms and risks the confused stares of devout Jews in order to prove that He had not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners. But if that isn't testament enough to His unfathomable mercy, here in Revelation 21 He extends the invitation to you and me as well!
Don't you love the story in John's Gospel where Jesus visits a Samaritan woman at the well and offers her living water?! Jesus forsakes cultural norms and risks the confused stares of devout Jews in order to prove that He had not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners. But if that isn't testament enough to His unfathomable mercy, here in Revelation 21 He extends the invitation to you and me as well!
In this series, Stephen has been taking us on an in-depth study of John's vision of heaven in Revelation 21. If you're one of those people who thinks heaven will be a dull, boring place, this message will make you think again.
In this series, Stephen has been taking us on an in-depth study of John's vision of heaven in Revelation 21. If you're one of those people who thinks heaven will be a dull, boring place, this message will make you think again.
If you've ever watched the Olympics, you've probably been mesmerized by the opening ceremony as much as by the event itself. Millions of dollars go into insuring that the world's biggest sporting event starts on the right foot. But as stunning and awe-inspiring as this spectacular is, it doesn't compare to the opening ceremony that John tells us about in Revelation 21. That event will make even the Olympics look like a dog and pony show.
If you've ever watched the Olympics, you've probably been mesmerized by the opening ceremony as much as by the event itself. Millions of dollars go into insuring that the world's biggest sporting event starts on the right foot. But as stunning and awe-inspiring as this spectacular is, it doesn't compare to the opening ceremony that John tells us about in Revelation 21. That event will make even the Olympics look like a dog and pony show.
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, Stephen Davey recounts how Katharina Luther’s courageous escape from a convent and marriage to Martin Luther helped reshape the church’s view of marriage during the Reformation. Transformed by the truth of justification by faith alone in Romans 1:17, she entered a union that modeled commitment over compatibility, humility over self-interest, and ministry partnership over isolation. Despite public slander, hardship, and relentless labor, Katharina managed their home, finances, hospitality, and farm, enabling Luther’s preaching and teaching ministry to flourish. Their marriage demonstrated that the home could serve as a living testimony of the gospel and an extension of ministry. Davey concludes that Katharina’s quiet perseverance and sacrificial faithfulness became a revolutionary legacy of light for generations to follow.
