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…
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…
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…
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,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0461A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – And it Came to Pass in Those Days. In this Christmas sermon, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the nativity story to illustrate God’s humble approach to humanity. Pastor Stevens contrasts the oppressive rule of Caesar Augustus with the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0460A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – That the World Might Be Saved. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reflecting on Luke chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus. Using an extended metaphor of entering a forest and observing wildlife’s reaction to his presence, Stevens illustrates how…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0269A recorded on December 17, 1980 teaching from Hebrews 1:1-4, John 4:5-39 – If Thou Knewest the Gift of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens interweaves Hebrews 1:1-4 and John 4:5-39 to explore the power of God revealed through His Son, Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens emphasizes the importance of comparing Scripture with Scripture to…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0267A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases this sermon on Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the birth of Jesus. Stevens emphasizes Jesus’s identity as…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0266A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You A Saviour, Christ the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses Luke 2 and Matthew 2 to explore the multifaceted announcement of Jesus’ birth. Stevens emphasizes that God’s gift of Jesus was revealed not only to angels and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0121A recorded on December 3, 1979 teaching from John 1 – The Glory of the Only Begotten. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens looks at John 1, focusing on the “glory of the only begotten”—Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens uses the nativity story to highlight the contrast between God’s ways and humanity’s, emphasizing…