Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0962A recorded on December 30, 1984 teaching from Jonah 1:1-17; 2:1-10 – The Dilemma of Jonah. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical story of Jonah to illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God’s word, a lack of prayer, and a deficient Christian testimony. Pastor Stevens argues that Jonah’s plight—a severe storm…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045B recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Born a Savior. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Luke 2, focusing on the birth of Jesus as a savior, emphasizing the humble circumstances of His birth—a manger in a stable—to highlight His accessibility to the poor and marginalized. Pastor Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045A recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You, A Saviour. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Luke 2:1-20, emphasizing the multifaceted announcement of Jesus’ birth. Pastor Stevens highlights the celestial proclamation of the angels, signifying the universal significance of Jesus’ arrival as Savior, Christ, and Lord. He contrasts this…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1044A recorded on December 8, 1985 teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 – The Unspeakable Gift. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the imagery of Christmas gifts to illustrate the theological concept of God’s unspeakable gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens contrasts human experiences of disappointing or inadequate gifts with…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1043B recorded on December 8, 1985 teaching from Luke 1:26-56 – The Song of Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the multifaceted names and significance of Jesus Christ. Stevens connects the Incarnation through Mary, highlighting God’s elevation of women, with Jesus’s various titles—Shiloh (bringer of peace), Emmanuel (God…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1041B recorded on December 1, 1985 teaching from Luke 1:1-56 – So You May Know. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Luke 1:1-56, focusing on the Nativity story as he emphasizes Luke’s meticulous research and detailed account, contrasting it with the other Gospels. Key themes include Mary’s complete submission to God’s will…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1041A recorded on December 1, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1 – The Precious Birth of our Savior. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Luke 2:1, the birth of Jesus within the historical context of Caesar Augustus’s reign. Stevens uses Augustus’s absolute power as a backdrop to highlight God’s sovereignty, emphasizing how the emperor’s…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0954B recorded on December 9, 1984 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 7:14 – The Lord Himself Shall Give You a Sign. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Isaiah 7:14 and Luke 2:1-20, using the prophecy of Emmanuel’s virgin birth as a sign from God to counter contemporary anxieties. Pastor Stevens contrasts…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0954A recorded on December 9, 1984 teaching from Luke 2:11 – The Birth of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Luke 2:11, emphasizing the significance of Jesus’ birth. Stevens explores the personal details surrounding Jesus’ birth, highlighting the social context and dangers faced by Mary and Joseph. He then delves…

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…