Psalm 91. Stephen examines this Psalm of hope, a Psalm that reminds us of God’s sovereignty, His presence and encouragement. However, Stephen reminds us that God has not promised to protect us from all and any troubles; rather, it is about God helping us to remain faithful to Him in our times of trouble.

Luke 24:1-6 and 1 Peter 1:3-4. Stephen looks at the unique nature of Jesus’ resurrection.

Mark 15:25-39. Stephen looks at the account of Jesus’ last hours and shows that his death has paid the ransom price to redeem us from our bondage to a new freedom.

Matthew 21:1-17. What is the character of God we are engaging with when we pray? Using the account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the temple area and His acts of healing, Stephen examines the nature of prayer in the context of God’s welcome, God’s cleansing and God’s healing.

Hosea 3. As we continue our journey to Easter, Stephen looks at the story of Hosea and Gomer to demonstrate God's love for us

Jeremiah 32:6-10 and Acts 27:33-39. Stephen uses two stories of believers caught in great troubles around them - one in a battle and one in a storm - to demonstrate that God is the basis of our hope, and His promises never fail.

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Ruth 3:1-13 and Ruth 4:1-10. Stephen examines the story of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the meaning of redemption.

1 Samuel 15 12-23 and Matthew 5:17-20. To show the supremacy of all scripture, Stephen highlights how Jesus fulfilled scripture, how He recognised its authority and how we ought to practice living according to scripture.

Luke 14:1-7 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. Stephen talks about how we ought to use our finances to advance the Kingdom of God; giving that is a priority, giving that is sacrificial and giving that is a response to God’s grace.

Matthew 5:1-12. Stephen examines the first four of the ‘beatitudes’ given by Jesus in His ‘sermon on the mount’ - four qualities of the heart that God is looking for in us.