Posts by Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries (Page 2)

Matthew 3:13-17 – Baptism, I Will Follow Jesus – 0180A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0180A recorded on June 8, 1980 teaching from Matthew 3:13-17 – Baptism, I Will Follow Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents baptism by immersion as a vital, public act of obedience and testimony rather than a requirement for salvation. He structures his message around the vivid imagery of being buried with Christ, explaining that…

Genesis 28:16 – Surely the Lord is in This Place; and I Knew it Not – 0179AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0179AB recorded on June 4, 1980 teaching from Genesis 28:16 – Surely the Lord is in This Place; and I Knew it Not. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the life of Jacob to illustrate the profound, lasting impact of a patriarchal blessing on the spiritual and material success of future generations. Stevens breaks…

Psalm 40:1-10 – A Lifting, a Keeping, a Placing, and a Filling – 0175A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0175A recorded on May 25, 1980 teaching from Psalm 40:1-10 – A Lifting, a Keeping, a Placing, and a Filling. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens describes the plight of those who are lost in a “horrible pit,” a place of terrifying noise and suffering due to eternal fire and eternal judgment. Stevens vividly portrays this…

Genesis 4:17-18;5:18-27 – The Life of Enoch – 0174AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0174AB recorded on May 21, 1980 teaching from Genesis 4:17-18;5:18-27 – The Life of Enoch. Pastor Stevens examines three biblical figures: Enoch, Methuselah, and Noah. He focuses on how their lives, particularly their relationships with God and their obedience to Him, are meant to serve as examples for Christians. Enoch’s…

Isaiah 49:20-21 – The Importance of Being Around the House of God – 0173A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0173A recorded on May 18, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 49:20-21 – The Importance of Being Around the House of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a vision for spiritual and numerical growth by interpreting the restoration promises of Isaiah 49. He argues that a healthy church must move past the apathy of…

John 3:15-16 – Eternal Life – 0172A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0172A recorded on May 18, 1980 teaching from John 3:15-16 – Eternal Life. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that belief in Jesus Christ grants believers eternal life, which is an unending existence. This gift encompasses several everlasting benefits, including an unalterable covenant with God that results in no condemnation. Furthermore, it provides eternal…