Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1120AB recorded on September 14, 1986 teaching from Song of Solomon 2:8 – Look! Here He Comes! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers around the Song of Solomon, arguing that the Song of Solomon is not embarrassing, but rather a powerful metaphor for the love between Christ and His church.…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1111A recorded on August 17, 1986 teaching from 1 John 4:16 – God’s Love Expressed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the idea of God’s love expressed through humanity. He uses the biblical passage from 1 John 4:16, which states “And we have known and believed the love that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1110B recorded on August 17, 1986 teaching from 1 John 4:7-21 – God Is Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explains the biblical concept of love as it is presented in the book of 1 John. He emphasizes that God is love and that true love comes from God. He…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1110A recorded on August 17, 1986 teaching from 1 John 4:7-21 – For Love is of God, Love One Another. Pastor Stevens explores the profound concept of love as originating from God and serving as the core principle of the Christian faith. Because God is love, it follows that anyone…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1086B recorded on May 18, 1986 teaching from Psalm 63 – Because Your Word is Better Than Life. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical text of Psalm 63 to underscore the transformative power of love. Through vivid storytelling and relatable examples, Pastor Stevens emphasizes that true devotion to…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1071A recorded on March 23, 1986 teaching from John 15:9-17 – So Have I Loved You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins with a personal anecdote that illustrates the importance of remaining in the love of Jesus, a theme directly drawn from the scripture passage of John 15:9-17. Pastor Stevens uses…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1056A recorded on January 26, 1986 teaching from Jude 1:20-23 – Keep Yourselves in God’s Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the importance of maintaining a steadfast relationship with God. Stevens uses Jude 1:20-23 as his central text and encourages listeners to “keep themselves in God’s love” through…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1054B recorded on January 19, 1986 teaching from Matthew 21:1-22 – The Responsibility of Those that Love God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the parable of the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-19. He examines the theological significance of the fig tree, which symbolizes the Hebrew nation and its…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1051A recorded on January 5, 1986 teaching from 2 John 1:1-13; 3 John 1:-14 – Walk in Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, basing on the second and third epistles of John, emphasizes the importance of walking in love. Pastor Stevens uses the metaphor of a mountain path to illustrate…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1038B recorded on November 24, 1985 teaching from Matthew 19:1-30 – The Question of the Pharisee – Divorce. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Matthew 19:1-30 with a discussion of divorce and the differing opinions prevalent in Jesus’ time: the lenient view of Hillel, who allowed divorce for incompatibility,…