Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing that it leads to several key outcomes: recognizing and experiencing God’s power, having faith and expectancy focused on God, developing an overwhelming desire to boldly share the gospel, witnessing demonstrations of God’s power through signs and wonders, and experiencing the manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens asserts that great grace is upon a praying church, leading to unity, generous fellowship, and the ability for powerful preaching of God’s word.