Experiencing true revival is like remodeling your kitchen. It takes longer than you planned, makes a bigger mess than you imagined, and costs more than you hoped! But as we learn from Nehemiah's example, it's worth it.
Revival is the natural result of an encounter with God. Whenever God's Word exposes us for who we truly are and we respond by confessing our sins to Him, our heart finds peace and restoration. As Stephen reminds us in this message, repentance is the road to reformation . . . and there is no alternate route.
The Church in America is losing her courage to communicate the message of Jesus. Many believers today are just as materialistic and promiscuous as unbelievers. At the moment when our generation is asking life's most important questions, Christians aren't standing up to give the answer. We, like the people in Nehemiah's day, need a revival.
A listing of names can often be a wearisome portion of scripture to wade through, but it is actually one of the most beautiful aspects of the Bible. Every time you come to a list of names, it is a reminder that God is keeping tabs. He doesn't overlook any of the details. He sees all and He will reward those who serve Him faithfully.
In the Garden of Eden Satan whispered a cunning lie to Eve that incited one of the most tragic events in human history. He didn't stop there, however. He is still whispering lies in our ears today, so we must learn how to tune him out.
The reason the Church often fails to reach the world is because the world has infiltrated the Church. Secular ideologies and marketing strategies inspire Church activities. Self-promotion and commerce inspires fellowship. There is only one cure for this selfishness, and it's found in Nehemiah's inspired memoirs.
The devil is relentless. He won't bring his attacks to an end until you're all the way to the tape. So learn from this setback in Nehemiah's ministry the importance of endurance . . . especially when you're only halfway there!
Words not only have the power to hurt us; they also have the power to cripple us. So how do we get to the point in our Christian lives where we aren't crippled by the verbal abuse of others? Stephen gives us a powerful answer from the life of Nehemiah.
Being a Christian is more than singing songs about the cross or wearing a cross around your neck. It's carrying a cross on a daily basis. Nehemiah gives us a powerful Old Testament example of what that looks like practically.
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 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.
In this sermon on Titus 2:11–12, Stephen Davey explains that God’s grace not only saves believers but also trains them to live transformed lives. The grace that brings salvation also teaches believers to reject ungodliness and worldly desires while pursuing self-controlled, upright, and godly living. Salvation is not merely a past event but the beginning of a lifelong process of spiritual growth and discipline. As believers respond to grace, their lives increasingly reflect Christ’s character in a dark world. Stephen Davey emphasizes that true grace does not excuse sin but empowers believers to live differently.
