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Christmas Eve Service – Pastor Stevens Tells Stories – 0014A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0014A recorded on December 24, 1978 teaching from Christmas Eve Service – Pastor Stevens Tells Stories. This recording captures a Christmas Eve service led by Pastor Stevens in 1978, characterized by a relaxed, informal atmosphere emphasizing fellowship and joy. The service includes carol singing, interspersed with anecdotal storytelling by Pastor Stevens. These stories, focused…

Luke 2 – The Facts of the Birth of Christ – More Christmas Mood – 0008B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0008B recorded on December 24, 1978 teaching from Luke 2 – The Facts of the Birth of Christ – More Christmas Mood. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Luke and Matthew’s accounts of Jesus’ birth, challenging common nativity depictions. Pastor Stevens argues that the Wise Men visited Jesus 40 days…

Luke 1:26-55 – Behold the Handmaid of the Lord – The Christmas Mood – 0013A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0013A recorded on December 10, 1978 teaching from Luke 1:26-55 – Behold the Handmaid of the Lord – The Christmas Mood. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Luke 1:26-55, focusing on Mary’s “Behold, the handmaid of the Lord” declaration. Stevens emphasizes Mary’s complete surrender of body, soul, and spirit to God’s…

Ephesians 5:1-20 – Understanding What the Will of the Lord Is – 1108B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1108B recorded on August 10, 1986 teaching from Ephesians 5:1-20 – Understanding What the Will of the Lord Is. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the metaphor of a bridle and bit to illustrate the importance of understanding God’s will. He argues that Christians often act foolishly, lacking the “mind” or discerning capacity to separate…

Psalm 138:1-8 – Thou Wilt Revive Me – 0951B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0951B recorded on November 25, 1984 teaching from Psalm 138:1-8 – Thou Wilt Revive Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Psalm 138:7, “Thou wilt revive me,” exploring the reasons for spiritual failure within the church. Stevens identifies three primary causes: prayerlessness, a lack of consistent communion with God; fearfulness, a…

Mark 5:21-43 – Spending Time in Prayer with God – 0951A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0951A recorded on November 25, 1984 teaching from Mark 5:21-43 – Spending Time in Prayer with God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Mark 5:21-43, focusing on Jesus’s powerful connection with God through prayer and His ability to overcome adversity. Stevens highlights three key aspects of Jesus’s life: His profound relationship with…

Acts 28:15-31 – He Thanked God, and Took Courage – 0404A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0404A recorded on August 23, 1981 teaching from Acts 28:15-31 – He Thanked God, and Took Courage. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Acts 28:15-31, focusing on Paul’s arrival in Rome. The central theme is Paul’s unwavering faith and courage despite facing imminent danger under Nero’s oppressive rule. Stevens highlights the importance…