Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0205A recorded on August 10, 1980 teaching from John 10:27-30 – The Security of the Believer – Part 1.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of John 10:27-30, focusing on the security and intimacy of the believer’s relationship with Jesus Christ, interpreting the passage through the lens of a shepherd caring for his sheep. Stevens highlights three key themes: privacy, intimacy, and harmony. Pastor Stevens asserts that God personally knows and cares for each individual, seeking a close, personal relationship with them. He emphasizes that this relationship is not a passive one, but requires a conscious choice to follow Jesus, denying oneself and taking up one’s cross. Stevens aims to encourage believers to embrace this relationship with God, finding peace and fulfillment in a harmonious walk with their Shepherd.