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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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Send us a text Looking for a breakthrough but tired of hype? We make a strong case that the most reliable path to spiritual growth is not novelty but a return to the basics. Drawing on 2 Peter 1, we unpack seven qualities—faith’s supplements—that safeguard a believer from drifting into an ineffective and unfruitful life. The heartbeat of the conversation is godliness, defined not as a halo but as bringing the presence of God into every part of your day: work, family, decisions, stress, and ev...
Send us a text A single word carved into stone by an 18-year-old prisoner still speaks across centuries: endure. We open with the stark beauty and spiritual barrenness of France, then move into the Huguenot story and Marie Durand’s 38-year stand in the Tower of Constance. From there, we connect past courage to present resilience, unpacking Peter’s charge to “make every effort” and exploring why endurance sits at the heart of a mature, fruitful faith. Together we define steadfastness the way ...
Send us a text A catchy slogan can’t change a stubborn heart, and white-knuckle willpower won’t hold when life shakes you. We open the hood on self-control and look beyond “just say no” to the deeper engine Scripture describes: a Spirit-led life that learns to hold steady under pressure, speak with wisdom, and choose long-term good over instant relief. Starting in 2 Peter 1, we unpack the seven supplements that demonstrate a growing faith and focus on the third—self-control—as an inner streng...
Send us a text A gold nugget on the American River sparked chaos, but the fortune didn’t flow where most expected. The store owner who sold shovels and the tailor who reinforced torn pants built lasting wealth, while miners mostly went home empty. We use that moment as a lens to explore a richer pursuit: practical knowledge rooted in the fear of the Lord, the kind that steers 1.8 million lifetime decisions toward purpose instead of regret. We walk through 2 Peter 1 and Proverbs 1:7 to show h...
Send us a text Headlines love miracle cures and moonshot promises, but the real breakthrough might be hiding in plain sight. We open with the spectacle of anti-aging hype—billion-dollar bets, bankrupt labs, and even “age-reversing” dog food—then pivot to a quieter, stronger claim from 2 Peter: a promise that a life shaped by seven specific qualities will not be unfruitful or wasted. That shift reframes the pursuit. The question isn’t how to live longer; it’s how to live well. From there, we ...
Send us a text Life is full of challenges—whitewater moments that threaten to overturn your plans and leave you scrambling. But in 2 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter reminds us that God has provided everything we need to live with integrity, strength, and courage. In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey uses a powerful rafting story to illustrate why the rough waters of life may be exactly where God wants you to be. Calm waters may look safer, but they can be spiritually dangerou...
Send us a text Headlines pile up, slang turns official, and our thumbs keep scrolling while our hearts feel thin. We open with the new dictionary entries—riz, adulting, dad bod, dumb phone, brain rot, doomscrolling—not as trivia but as a mirror for our pace, our habits, and our hunger for meaning. Then we pull back the camera: two-thirds of people say they’re exhausted by the news, and it’s no surprise when misinfo travels faster than truth and notifications never sleep. Once, news was an eve...
Send us a text If you had 30 seconds to live, what would matter most? That sobering question was more than theoretical for first-century believers. Facing persecution, exile, and even martyrdom, Christians in Peter’s day needed reminders that their faith was not in vain. In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey opens Second Peter 1:1b to reveal three timeless anchors for the believer. You’ll see that saving faith in Christ is a gift, not an achievement; that salvation is a price...
Send us a text From cocaine-laced cola to modern religious deception, false advertising has always promised more than it delivers. In this fascinating exploration of 2 Peter, we discover how an 80-year-old fisherman-turned-apostle delivers his final, urgent warning to the church. Standing in the shadow of his impending execution by Nero, Peter introduces himself as "Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ." This remarkable opening reveals his spiritual journey—from brash fisherma...
Send us a text Sacred music has carried the deepest truths of faith throughout history, often touching hearts when sermons alone cannot reach them. Martin Luther understood this profoundly when he revolutionized worship by creating hymns in the common language, attaching spiritual lyrics to familiar tunes that ordinary people could understand and sing. His strategy proved so effective that decades after his death, a frustrated priest complained, "Luther has stolen away more people with his hy...
Send us a text 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 spiri...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 whe...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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 du...
Send us a text 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,...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text Have you ever felt the tension between knowing you should share your faith and actually doing it? This powerful message explores why 82% of non-churchgoers would consider attending if personally invited, yet less than 30% of Christians ever talk about Jesus where they work or live. The reluctance to evangelize stems from real challenges - fear of rejection, awkwardness, or simply not knowing what to say. But what if we're focusing too much on results and not enough on faithful...
Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself comparing your spiritual journey to someone else's and feeling either superior or inadequate? This powerful message explores the untold story of two missionary brothers with drastically different callings—one famous, one virtually unknown—yet both profoundly impactful in God's kingdom. Meet Jim Elliot, the missionary martyr whose death in Ecuador inspired thousands, and his lesser-known brother Bert, who quietly served in Peru for 55 years, establ...
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