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…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0465A recorded on December 20, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – The Importance of Places. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reflects on the significance of “places” during Christmas. He contrasts the chaotic, often stressful nature of family gatherings with the consistent, predictable behavior of animals migrating to specific locations, emphasizing…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0464A recorded on December 20, 1981 teaching from Luke 1-2 – That Time of Year. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the cyclical renewal of nature in winter and spring as a powerful metaphor for spiritual renewal. Stevens contrasts the oppressive realities of the world—political turmoil (specifically mentioning Poland), personal…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0462A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Matthew 1:16-2:23 – Three Gifts. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Matthew 1:16-2:23, focusing on the three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—given to the baby Jesus by the Wise Men. Pastor Stevens uses the gifts as symbolic representations of Jesus’s kingship, sacrificial role,…