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Psalm 95, Luke 2 – The Christmas God Introduced – 0468A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0468A recorded on December 27, 1981 teaching from Psalm 95, Luke 2 – The Christmas God Introduced. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the contrasting imagery of breakable childhood toys and the enduring gift of God’s love, symbolized by Jesus Christ, to explore the true meaning of Christmas. He juxtaposes…

Luke 2 – The Importance of Places – 0465A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0465A recorded on December 20, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – The Importance of Places. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reflects on the significance of “places” during Christmas. He contrasts the chaotic, often stressful nature of family gatherings with the consistent, predictable behavior of animals migrating to specific locations, emphasizing…

Luke 1-2 – That Time of Year – 0464A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0464A recorded on December 20, 1981 teaching from Luke 1-2 – That Time of Year. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the cyclical renewal of nature in winter and spring as a powerful metaphor for spiritual renewal. Stevens contrasts the oppressive realities of the world—political turmoil (specifically mentioning Poland), personal…

Matthew 1:16-2:23 – Three Gifts – 0462A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0462A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Matthew 1:16-2:23 – Three Gifts. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Matthew 1:16-2:23, focusing on the three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—given to the baby Jesus by the Wise Men. Pastor Stevens uses the gifts as symbolic representations of Jesus’s kingship, sacrificial role,…