Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0254A recorded on November 23, 1980 teaching from Acts 9 – The Conversion of the Apostle Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines on the conversion of the Apostle Paul as described in Acts 9. Stevens delves into the historical and cultural context surrounding Paul, then known as Saul of Tarsus,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0252AB recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:12-24 – An Unction from the Holy One – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on 1 John 2:12-24, centering on the importance of sanctification, urging listeners to actively pursue a holy life, not merely focusing on emotional experiences of faith. Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0251A recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from Matthew 11:20-30 – Keep Our Heart From Evil. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual necessity of guarding the heart against evil by seeking true rest in Jesus Christ. He argues that humanistic efforts and complex religious laws fail to solve…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0250A recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from Acts 8:26-40 – Obey God’s Call. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that true spiritual progress requires abandoning dead tradition in favor of total obedience to the Holy Spirit. He contrasts the early apostles, who initially retreated to the safety of Jerusalem,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0249AB recorded on November 12, 1980 teaching from Job 22:21-30 – Knowing God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that true spiritual prosperity stems from a deep, experimental acquaintance with God rather than mere theoretical knowledge. He structures his teaching around the dual necessity of a crisis of return, where…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0246A recorded on November 9, 1980 teaching from John 17:15 – The Evil Without. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theological concept of external evil, contrasting it with internal sin to show how the world’s systems oppress the faithful. He structures his teaching around the Parable of the Sower,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0245A recorded on November 9, 1980 teaching from Acts 8:18-19 – Beware of the Superficial. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens issues a stern warning to beware of the superficial, urging believers to move beyond a shallow, performative faith. He illustrates this danger through the biblical figure of Simon the Magician,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0243A recorded on November 2, 1980 teaching on The Reality of Eternity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that the victory of Jesus Christ has stripped death of its power, transforming it from a terrifying end into a transition toward sudden glory. He observes that while many believers struggle with…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0242A recorded on November 2, 1980 teaching from Matthew 6:1-13; Romans 12:17-21 – Deliver Us From Evil. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the petition “deliver us from evil” by connecting the teachings of Matthew 6 with the ethical mandates of Romans 12. He argues that contemporary believers often ignore this prayer because they feel…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0241A recorded on November 2, 1980 teaching from Acts 8:1-13 – Persecution, Power, and Peril. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the divine movement of the early church by contrasting the themes of persecution, power, and peril. He argues that God used the martyrdom of Stephen as a necessary catalyst to scatter the…