Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1051A recorded on January 5, 1986 teaching from 2 John 1:1-13; 3 John 1:-14 – Walk in Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, basing on the second and third epistles of John, emphasizes the importance of walking in love. Pastor Stevens uses the metaphor of a mountain path to illustrate…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1038B recorded on November 24, 1985 teaching from Matthew 19:1-30 – The Question of the Pharisee – Divorce. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Matthew 19:1-30 with a discussion of divorce and the differing opinions prevalent in Jesus’ time: the lenient view of Hillel, who allowed divorce for incompatibility,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1038A recorded on November 24, 1985 teaching from Matthew 19:1-12 – Jesus Addresses Divorce. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches about the meaning of marriage and divorce as described in the 19th chapter of Matthew. He emphasizes the sanctity of marriage as an institution established by God and explains that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1037AB recorded on November 17, 1985 teaching from Psalm 63:3 – Because Your Love Is Better Than Life, My Lips Will Glorify You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws inspiration from Psalm 63:3, which states, “For Your love is better than life; my lips will glorify You.” He uses several…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1032A recorded on October 27, 1985 teaching from Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins by sharing a personal story of loss, highlighting the importance of faith and family during difficult times. He then transitions to reading a love letter, as he calls it, from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1016B recorded on August 25, 1985 teaching from Matthew 12:1-13 – How Much Then is a Man Better Than a Sheep? Pastor Cyril Stevens commentates on the Biblical passage in Matthew 12:1-13, focusing on the healing of the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. Stevens explores the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0994B recorded on May 12, 1985 teaching from 1 Samuel 30:1-31 – God’s Love in Discouragement. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on overcoming discouragement. He uses the biblical story of David’s men returning home to find their families kidnapped as a primary illustration. Stevens first describes the different causes…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0953B recorded on December 2, 1984 teaching from John 3:16 – The Gift of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on John 3:16, a well-known passage that speaks about God’s love for the world. Stevens begins by drawing a parallel between the anticipation of Christmas presents and the gift…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0949B recorded on November 18, 1984 teaching from Psalm 106:1-15 – O Visit Me with Thy Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases on Psalm 106:1-15 where he emphasizes the enduring and constant love of God, using the Israelites’ journey from Egypt as a powerful illustration. He highlights how the Israelites…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0938A recorded on September 23, 1984 teaching from John 15:9-17 – These Things I Command You, That Ye Love One Another. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the passage of scripture from John 15:9-17. Pastor Stevens primarily explores the concept of God’s love, particularly as presented in the Bible,…