Weekly Wisdom with Stephen Davey

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Full-length sermons from the preaching ministry of Stephen Davey and The Shepherd's Church. Dive deep into God's Word as Stephen takes you verse by verse through books of the Bible.  Join Stephen Davey, the Senior Pastor of The Shepherd's Church in Cary, NC for these full-length sermons that unpack the meaning and message of each verse. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, Weekly Wisdom provides insightful commentary and practical application to enrich your understanding of God's Word. Subscribe today and embark on a transformative journey through the Bible!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Corrie and Betsy ten Boom: Four Guarantees for Life

    Have you ever felt like life's twists and turns make no sense? Like ancient Peruvian landscape art that appeared random from ground level but revealed beautiful animal designs when viewed from above, our lives need a higher perspective to see God's masterpiece taking shape. This powerful message unpacks Romans 8:28 - "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Far from being a spiritual platitude or quick fix for life's struggles, this verse offers four profound guarantees: the guarantee of God's Word (we can know this is true because God said it), the guarantee of God's involvement (He actively causes things to work together), the guarantee of God's control (over "all things" without exception), and the guarantee of God's design (weaving individual events into a meaningful whole). The remarkable story of Corrie and Betsy Ten Boom illustrates these principles in action. Despite imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp, Betsy maintained an extraordinary perspective of faith—even thanking God for the fleas infesting their barracks, which they later discovered kept guards away, allowing them to hold Bible studies undisturbed. Her famous words, "There is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still," inspired Corrie's 39-year worldwide ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation after her miraculous release. Like a skilled shipbuilder who creates an unsinkable vessel from steel pieces that would individually sink, God is fashioning every piece of our lives—even the painful, confusing parts—into His unsinkable plan. We may not understand how certain circumstances contribute to our good now, but when we view life from heaven's perspective, we can trust the divine Artist is creating something beautiful with every hill and valley we encounter. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    35 min

  2. 25 AUG

    Robert Laidlaw - Every Career is a Sacred Calling

    Do you see your work as a divine calling? Many Christians assume only pastors or missionaries serve God in sacred roles, while the rest of us simply “earn a living.” But Scripture paints a very different picture. In Legacies of Light, Part 9 – Every Career is a Sacred Calling, Stephen Davey reveals that every believer is placed by God in a unique vocation that carries eternal significance. From Paul’s greetings in Romans 16, we meet people like Tertius, a household servant who helped pen Scripture, and Erastus, a city treasurer known for his integrity. Their ordinary jobs became platforms to honor Christ and influence others. History also gives us examples, like businessman Robert Laidlaw, who used his resources and creativity to spread the gospel around the world. This episode will help you understand why your role; whether teaching, repairing, selling, leading, or raising children; is sacred. You’ll learn that your workplace is a canvas on which the beauty of Christ is displayed. Every task, done with diligence and joy, becomes a testimony to God’s grace. If you’ve ever questioned the value of your work, this message will remind you that your career is not just an assignment. It’s a calling from God. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    31 min

  3. 29 JUN

    William Wilberforce - Facing the Lions

    The road of faith is rarely smoothed by devotion—it's often made more challenging. This profound truth emerges through the extraordinary biography of Daniel, a teenager whose life began not with celebration but abduction. Thrust into Babylon's elite university system designed to erase his identity and faith, Daniel makes a courageous decision that shapes his entire life: he refuses to compromise. As we journey through Daniel's remarkable life, we witness his rise to become one of the three highest officials in the Persian Empire. Yet at approximately 85 years old, when most would expect him to coast through his final years, Daniel faces his greatest challenge—a politically motivated trap designed to silence his faith and end his life. The lion's den awaits. What makes Daniel's legacy so powerful isn't just his survival of impossible circumstances, but the character he maintained throughout decades of exile. Four distinct qualities shine through his life, making him a model for Christians in public service today: a winsome personality that remained joyful despite continual adversity; comprehensive integrity that withstood the most determined investigations; spiritual consistency that refused to compromise even when facing death; and personal humility that gave God all the glory for deliverance. This timeless pattern of faithful witness repeats centuries later through William Wilberforce, whose nearly fifty-year battle against British slavery demonstrates the same qualities. Despite physical suffering, political opposition, and constant setbacks, Wilberforce maintained his joyful spirit until finally seeing slavery abolished throughout the British Empire. Whether you're a judge, teacher, homemaker, or serving in any capacity, your vocation is a sacred calling—a place to shine God's light through winsomeness, integrity, devotion, and humility. When darkness seems overwhelming, remember Daniel's example: God may not remove you from the den, but He will be with you in it. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    36 min

  4. 15 JUN

    Joni Erickson Tada

    Have you ever wondered how some believers manage to worship God authentically through unimaginable suffering? This powerful episode explores the extraordinary testimony of Joni Erikson Tada, who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident at age 17, yet found purpose and meaning through her paralysis. The journey begins with a captivating glimpse of Joni quietly worshipping alone in an empty convention center ballroom—a perfect picture of genuine faith that persists even when no one is watching. We then trace her story from confusion and despair to a transformative ministry that has touched hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. Drawing fascinating parallels between Joni's experience and the biblical account of Job, we uncover crucial spiritual truths about suffering. The episode pulls back the curtain on the spiritual realm, examining Satan's accusations against both God and believers, while providing five essential insights about God's sovereignty during our most painful seasons. Perhaps the most moving moment comes when we hear about Joni's pivotal prayer: "Oh God, if I cannot die, show me how to live." This turning point led her to develop remarkable abilities despite her limitations—learning to paint with her teeth, founding a global ministry, and providing over 250,000 wheelchairs to impoverished people around the world. The message culminates with a powerful story of how Joni reached out to a fellow quadriplegic who had given up on life, challenging him with the profound choice we all face in suffering: will we "get busy living" or "get busy dying"? Whatever biography of suffering you carry today, this episode will help you recognize that your pain isn't random chaos but rather a divine assignment, and inspire you to trust God even through your tears. What decision will you make today? Will you surrender to God's sovereign plan for your life and worship Him even in your suffering? Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    38 min

  5. 10 JUN

    Charles McCoy - A One-Way Ticket of Faith

    What happens when your greatest hopes don’t come true? In this episode, Stephen Davey opens Romans 15:22–28 and explores the heart of the apostle Paul, who longed to preach in Spain but never arrived. Even though Paul planned carefully and prayed faithfully, God had a different path. Instead of reaching Spain as a missionary, Paul arrived in Rome as a prisoner. Yet he never lost hope or surrendered his faith. Stephen connects Paul’s story with the inspiring life of Dr. Charles McKoy—a 72-year-old pastor who, upon forced retirement, booked a one-way ticket to India and spent the last 16 years of his life preaching the gospel across Asia. From Bombay to Calcutta, Dr. McKoy’s faith led him to open doors he never dreamed of walking through. This episode challenges you to surrender your own plans and expectations to God. Whether you’re young and dreaming or older and discouraged, the question isn’t where you’ll go—but whether you’ll go with God. Stephen reminds you that disappointment doesn’t mean defeat. You may never reach your “Spain”—but you can still leave behind a legacy of faith. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    31 min

  6. 1 JUN

    Johann Sebastian Bach - More than a Wish Upon a Star

    What separates wishful thinking from genuine hope? While the world taps out a desperate message—"Is there any hope?"—believers possess something extraordinary: confident expectation founded on God's unshakable promises. Biblical hope isn't crossing your fingers or wishing upon a star. It's the settled assurance that God has forgiven your past, sovereignly guides your present, and guarantees your future through Christ's return. This hope becomes visible to others, especially during life's darkest moments, prompting the questions Peter tells us to be ready for: "What gives you such confidence? How can you remain so hopeful?" The remarkable story of Johann Sebastian Bach demonstrates how hope's influence transcends time and borders. Though dying penniless and quickly forgotten after 50 years of composing "music where God's gracious presence is at hand," Bach's gospel-infused compositions are now bringing thousands to Christ in Japan—a nation where "hope is a foreign idea" and traditional religion has lost relevance. Bach began each manuscript with "Jesu Juva" (Jesus, help me) and ended with "SDG" (Soli Deo Gloria—to God alone be glory). He never signed his greatest works with his name, instead pointing to the true source of his hope. Though his impact took centuries to fully bloom, God's timing was perfect. What legacy of hope are you creating with your talents, work, and daily conversations? You may never see the full harvest of your faithfulness in this lifetime, but God's purpose reaches far beyond our limited vision. Your hopeful perspective today might be the seed that bears fruit generations later. When someone asks about the reason for your hope, be ready with this simple truth: Christianity has cornered the market on genuine, lasting hope—not wishful thinking, but confident expectation grounded in the unchanging promises of God. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    33 min

  7. 19 MAY

    Thomas Jefferson Bowen: When Fairytales Finally Come True

    Fairy tales always end with "happily ever after," but real life rarely follows that script. What happens when God allows suffering to persist without resolution? When the pain doesn't subside and the happy ending seems forever out of reach? Through the lens of an animated movie watched with his young daughter, we're invited to consider the stark contrast between fairy tale endings and the reality of human suffering. While we love to focus on Job's restoration in chapter 42, we often gloss over his raw, unfiltered expressions of anguish across 39 chapters where he wished he had never been born. Even heroes of the faith like Moses and Elijah begged God to take their lives while Charles Spurgeon confessed to depression "so fearful" he hoped none would ever experience it. The forgotten story of Thomas Jefferson Bowen illuminates this tension beautifully. As America's first missionary to Nigeria in 1850, Bowen created the first grammar and dictionary of the Yoruba language, helped end the slave trade, and established what would become the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Yet his legacy was almost erased from history when diseases like malaria and sleeping sickness, combined with the side effects of opium-based medication, led to his mental deterioration. He spent his final fourteen years cycling through insane asylums before dying in an unmarked grave, never knowing that his brief five years of ministry would eventually lead to 10 million Nigerian Baptists. What sustains us when there's no resolution on this side of eternity? The Apostle Paul provides our answer, describing his lifetime of suffering as "light" and "momentary" compared to the eternal weight of glory awaiting believers. Our earthly biography is merely volume one that will transition into an eternal volume two where we truly will live happily ever after. This perspective doesn't erase our pain, but it infuses it with meaning that can carry us through our darkest days. Listen and discover how to find light in your darkest moments of suffering. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    34 min

  8. 19 MAY

    William Carey: Moving Forward While Sitting Still

    William Carey's extraordinary journey from humble shoe cobbler to "Father of Modern Missions" reveals what happens when ordinary faith meets extraordinary commitment. Nicknamed "Columbus" for his childhood love of exploration, severe allergies forced young Carey to abandon dreams of outdoor adventure and settle for mending shoes in a small English village. But his explorer's heart persisted. While working at his cobbler's bench, Carey created makeshift maps with cobbler's wax, taught himself Hebrew and Greek, and prayed for unreached people around the world. When criticized for neglecting his business to preach on weekends, he responded with words that should challenge us all: "My business is the gospel. I mend shoes to pay expenses." In 1793, Carey proposed something revolutionary—becoming England's first Protestant missionary to India. Church leaders ridiculed him, but four businessmen promised to "hold the rope" while he descended into "the gold mine" of missionary service. For forty years, they kept that promise, supporting Carey as he transformed a nation through establishing schools, fighting injustice, creating dictionaries, and translating the Bible into 36 languages. Yet Carey's life was marked by profound suffering. His first wife lost her mental health in India. A young son died. Then, after 19 years of labor, a catastrophic fire destroyed his printing press, consuming his translations, dictionaries, and years of irreplaceable work. Standing amid the ashes, he preached from Psalm 46:10—"Be still and know that I am God"—with the simple message that God has a right to do with us as He pleases, and our duty is to surrender to His will. Rather than quitting, this devastation became a turning point. Support poured in from England, and Carey served 21 more years. His perspective on obstacles became his legacy: "There are grave difficulties on every hand, and more are looming ahead. Therefore, we must go forward." What challenges are you facing today? Carey's life teaches us the paradoxical strength found in being still before God while simultaneously moving forward in faith. Subscribe to hear more stories of extraordinary faith that will challenge and inspire your own journey with Christ. Discover more wisdom from God's Word: https://www.wisdomonline.org

    33 min
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Full-length sermons from the preaching ministry of Stephen Davey and The Shepherd's Church. Dive deep into God's Word as Stephen takes you verse by verse through books of the Bible.  Join Stephen Davey, the Senior Pastor of The Shepherd's Church in Cary, NC for these full-length sermons that unpack the meaning and message of each verse. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, Weekly Wisdom provides insightful commentary and practical application to enrich your understanding of God's Word. Subscribe today and embark on a transformative journey through the Bible!

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