Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1090B recorded on June 1, 1986 teaching from Hebrews 12:1-12 – Dealing with the Lazy Christian. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the analogy of an athlete to inspire Christians to live a more disciplined and purposeful spiritual life. He emphasizes the need for training, straining, and enduring pain in order to achieve spiritual…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1083A recorded on May 4, 1986 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – Like Unto His Glorious Body. Pastor Stevens explores the transformative promise found in Philippians 3:21, focusing on the future glorification of believers to be like Christ. He delves into scriptures, particularly John 17, to illustrate how Jesus, having laid aside…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1036A recorded on November 10, 1985 teaching from 1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4 – Having and Impact as a Christian. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of having an impact as a Christian, particularly drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4. Stevens emphasizes that God often chooses the “foolish” and “weak” – the ordinary, overlooked…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1031B recorded on October 27, 1985 teaching from Matthew 18:1-14 – How to Be a Fruitful Christian. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on achieving spiritual fruitfulness by embracing childlike qualities. Stevens explores Matthew 18:1-14, emphasizing that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found not in worldly power, but…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0865A recorded on March 11, 1984 teaching from John 5:16-30 – Life in Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on John 5:16-30 as he centers on two key resurrections: a spiritual resurrection experienced upon believing in Jesus, granting believers immediate power and joy, and a future bodily resurrection affecting all…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0864A recorded on March 11, 1984 teaching from John 4:43-54 – The Love of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, based on John 4:43-54, emphasizes the transformative power of God’s love. He critiques the tendency of Christians to focus on religious doctrine and outward appearances rather than embracing the love…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0862A recorded on March 4, 1984 teaching from Nehemiah – A Word on Encouragement. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the theme of encouragement in the face of discouragement. Pastor Stevens uses personal anecdotes, ranging from his own challenging childhood experiences to stories of others facing hardship, to illustrate the detrimental…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0480A recorded on January 17, 1982 teaching from Romans 7 – Carnal Christianity. Pastor Cyril Stevens examines Romans 7 in looking at the persistent struggle with sin even after salvation, which Stevens illustrates using the analogy of a corpse bound to a murderer. He argues that Paul isn’t describing “carnal…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0434A recorded on October 18, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 – Concerning Christians and Legal Matters. Pastor Cyril Stevens focuses on 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 and addresses how Christians should handle legal disputes. Stevens uses a narrative about a property dispute to illustrate the central theme: Christians should avoid litigation…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0418A recorded on September 16, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 – Will Christians Be Judged? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Christian concept of judgment. Pastor Stevens argues that Christians, while saved from eternal damnation, will still face a judgment, examining their lives in three phases: past (already judged for…