Sermons on Sacrifice

1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4 – Having and Impact as a Christian – 1036A

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…

Ephesians 3:13-21 – Don’t Be Discouraged of My Suffering for You – 1026A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1026A recorded on October 6, 1985 teaching from Ephesians 3:13-21 – Don’t Be Discouraged of My Suffering for You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 3:13-21 as he centers on the transformative power of God’s Spirit, urging listeners not to be discouraged by suffering, as it ultimately leads to glory…

Jonah 2:1-2 – I Cried Unto the Lord – 0966A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0966A recorded on January 13, 1985 teaching from Jonah 2:1-2 – I Cried Unto the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens interprets Jonah’s experience in the whale’s belly and the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, arguing that both narratives illustrate the necessity of spiritual death and…

Jonah 1:17-2:10 – One Must Die That Others May Live – 0964A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0964A recorded on January 6, 1985 teaching from Jonah 1:17-2:10 – One Must Die That Others May Live. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical story of Jonah to illustrate the Christian theological concept of substitutionary atonement. Pastor Stevens argues that Jonah’s experience—being swallowed by a great fish and subsequently…

Romans 12:1-13:14 – Sacrifices in Love – 0921A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0921A recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from Romans 12:1-13:14 – Sacrifices in Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Romans 12-13, focusing on the themes of sacrificial love and submission. Stevens emphasizes the importance of offering oneself as a living sacrifice to God, transforming one’s mind, and using spiritual gifts…

Romans 1:14-16 – A Debtor – 0918A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0918A recorded on July 29, 1984 teaching from Romans 1:14-16 – A Debtor. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the impending missionary work of a woman named Karen as he preaches about the concept of being a debtor to Christ, urging listeners to understand their spiritual indebtedness and the resulting…

Romans 12:1 – Present Your Bodies to Christ – 0333AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0333AB recorded on April 15, 1981 teaching from Romans 12:1 – Present Your Bodies to Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Romans 12:1, urging listeners to “present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.” Pastor Stevens emphasizes that this isn’t merely physical fitness, but a total surrender of one’s…

Genesis 22:1-18 – Abraham and Isaac – 0183A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0183A recorded on June 15, 1980 teaching from Genesis 22:1-18 – Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Genesis 22, focusing on Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac. Stevens uses the story’s narrative to illustrate the importance of unwavering faith and complete devotion to God, emphasizing that true faith requires surrendering…

Genesis 4 – Blood-Less-Right – 0177AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0177AB recorded on May 28, 1980 teaching from Genesis 4 – Blood-Less-Right. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on the biblical story of Cain and Abel, centering on the contrasting sacrifices offered by Cain and Abel, using this narrative to illustrate the crucial theological point of salvation through blood sacrifice, as…