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This is a special Wisdom broadcast where Stephen and Scott discuss recent events, including all that God has done for Wisdom in 2020, and also the special announcement of the changing of the name of Colonial Baptist Church to The Shepherd's Church. Please note that there is NO transcript available for this program.

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” commanded Jesus in Luke 6:31. While that challenge is easy to preach, living it out is an entirely different matter. In this message, Stephen gives us practical wisdom on where to begin.

As believers and members of Christ’s Church, we have made a promise to demonstrate and communicate the Gospel to our community and our world—especially as our culture rapidly extinguishes the Judeo-Christian foundation on which it was established. In this rich lesson, Pastor Davey provides six action steps we can take to effectively share our faith with others.

The Apostles taught first-century Christians to be obedient to—and pray for—their Roman rulers, unless a law required disobedience to God. They were to live according to God’s standard in a truly dark culture, demonstrating their commitment to the Lord by being good citizens. Today, we are also called to submit to authorities, graciously obey the law, and shine our light in the world. In other words, let’s live up to the name we wear: Christian.

As a Christian, you are the face of the Church. And the world perceives the Church based upon how it perceives you. This may seem like a daunting fact, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to repair the current perception of Christianity—and of Christ. In this teaching, Pastor Davey describes how by pursuing a good reputation in every aspect of life, each of us has the ability to change minds—and lives—for the Kingdom of God.

The bridge built by that Jewish carpenter over 2,000 years ago has never needed reconstruction. It’s still transporting people to Heaven every day.

Don't follow the path that has the most footprints. Follow the path that has Christ's footprints.

There are no cosmetics for the tongue. In fact, you have never gone on a diet to get your tongue back into shape! Yet it is your tongue that defines you more than anything else. It is your tongue that makes the greatest impact on your life and the lives of others. So set aside the gym for a moment and join Stephen as he brings you speech therapy for the tongue.

As a child, did your parents ever wash your mouth out with soap when you talked back to an adult or said a bad word? I’m sure we all got that at least once or twice! Well in today’s study of Romans chapter 3, the Apostle Paul will reveal to us that our mouths are dirty and in need of a good washing. Soap, however, won’t do the trick. So grab your Bible and join Stephen in this sermon as he gives us the only thing that will: Scripture.

From the beginning of time men have preferred to fashion gods in their likeness rather than allow God to fashion us in His. We are a prodigal people . . . and there is only one way back to the Shepherd. In this message Stephen tells us what it is.

On this broadcast, Stephen and Scott answer questions phoned in by listeners.

Anyone who thinks that man, at his core, is good has never read Romans chapter 3. The Apostle Paul is about to reveal that inside even the sweetest old lady, the quietest newborn child, and the most pious religious leader is a sinner as rebellious as the devil himself.

We would all concede that murderers and rapists don't deserve to go to heaven. But the apostle Paul in Romans 3 says that even religious people don't stand a chance. Considering the depravity of man, it will ultimately take the deliverance of God to rescue a lost and hopeless world unto Himself.

It’s one thing to justify sin – which our culture is constantly in the habit of doing – but it’s another thing to justify sin in the name of God. Many people today rationalize their sin by saying things like, “Well, God made me this way,” and in effect put the responsibility for their actions on God. But Stephen reminds us in this message that when the Day of Judgment comes, God won’t be standing on trial . . . we will.

In this unique sermon Stephen takes his congregation through a Christmas "Quiz", exposing some of the common misconceptions surrounding the Christmas story.

Were evergreen trees a symbol of pagan worship? Did the Romans really decorate their temples with holly, ivy and mistletoe? Should sincere Christians have a Christmas tree in their living room? In this special holiday message, Stephen will trace the extraordinary relationship between trees...and the Christmas story.

Jesus never stole from the cookie jar. He never disobeyed. He never fussed out his sister. So Mary and Joseph must have had it easy when it came to raising him, right? Not quite. In this message, Stephen reminds us why raising a perfect child is much more difficult than raising an imperfect one.

The event we come to in Luke 2:41-45 is much more than a sentimental lost-and-found story. It is a Messianic demonstration as pivotal to the gospel as Jesus’ later miracles, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. Join Stephen now to find out why.

For Mary and Joseph, the nativity was a scene of confusion, insecurity, and fear as they literally found themselves running for their lives. Here is the Christmas story through their eyes.

In this new series “Beyond Bethlehem,” Stephen takes us on an investigation into the boyhood of Jesus to broaden our understanding of His life and, consequently, give us more reason to worship Him.