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 assessment of the heart. Pastor Stevens argues that true cleansing comes through faith in Christ’s blood, a relationship with God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, urging listeners to pursue ongoing spiritual growth and interaction with godly people. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens emphasizes the need for humility and reliance on God’s power for spiritual purity, rather than self-effort, highlighting the transformative power of God’s grace.