Sermons on Sanctification

Psalm 51:7-13 – Wash Me, and I Shall be Whiter Than Snow – 0490A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0490A recorded on February 7, 1982 teaching from Psalm 51:7-13 – Wash Me, and I Shall be Whiter Than Snow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens based on Psalm 51:7-13, focusing on sanctification, or spiritual cleansing. Stevens uses the analogy of physical cleanliness versus spiritual purity, contrasting outward appearances with God’s inward…

John 17:17 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 8 – Sanctification – 0445A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0445A recorded on November 15, 1981 teaching from John 17:17 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 8 – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the Christian concept of sanctification, using John 17:17 as its central text. Stevens emphasizes that sanctification is not the eradication of sinful nature, but…

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – Sanctification – 0422A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0422A recorded on September 23, 1981 teaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks the Christian concept of sanctification, correcting common misconceptions. He contrasts a flawed understanding of instant, sinless perfection with a more nuanced view encompassing repentance (change of mind), regeneration (change of relationship), justification…

1 John 2:12-24 – An Unction from the Holy One – Sanctification – 0252AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0252AB recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:12-24 – An Unction from the Holy One – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on 1 John 2:12-24, centering on the importance of sanctification, urging listeners to actively pursue a holy life, not merely focusing on emotional experiences of faith. Stevens…

Acts 1:6-11 – The Time is Now – 0165A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0165A recorded on April 27, 1980 teaching from Acts 1:6-11 – The Time is Now. Pastor Stevens explores the concepts of sanctification and redemption through the lens of a personal anecdote and biblical scripture. Stevens uses the story of a young woman named Pam to illustrate how one can turn from a life…

Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine – 0016A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016A recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the unwavering security of a believer’s salvation, drawing heavily from Romans 8. Stevens argues against the notion that Christians can lose their salvation, emphasizing that salvation is a complete…