Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0468A recorded on December 27, 1981 teaching from Psalm 95, Luke 2 – The Christmas God Introduced.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the contrasting imagery of breakable childhood toys and the enduring gift of God’s love, symbolized by Jesus Christ, to explore the true meaning of Christmas. He juxtaposes anecdotes about childhood toys malfunctioning or being stolen with the biblical accounts of Jesus’ birth in Luke and Matthew, highlighting how God’s gift of eternal life is unbreakable, unstealable, and inexhaustible, unlike fleeting material possessions. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that the significance of Christ’s birth was recognized by all: heavenly hosts, the poor, the wise, leaders, and people of all ages, illustrating its universal relevance. Ultimately, Stevens’ purpose is to encourage listeners to receive and appreciate the eternal gift of Jesus, urging us to focus on faith rather than material wealth or worldly success.