Proclaiming the Gospel (Page 16)

John 1:14 – We Beheld His Glory, Full of Grace and Truth – Easter Sunday – 1073AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1073AB recorded on March 30, 1986 teaching from John 1:14 – We Beheld His Glory, Full of Grace and Truth – Easter Sunday. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’s Easter Sunday sermon centers on the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection, drawing heavily from the Gospel of John, specifically the theme of Jesus…

Mark 14:32-15:47 – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ – Good Friday – 1072A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1072A recorded on March 28, 1986 teaching from Mark 14:32-15:47 – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ – Good Friday. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens profoundly reflects upon the Passion of Jesus Christ, drawing primarily from the Gospel of Mark. The core of the message traces Christ’s path from His agony…

Matthew 21:45-22:14 – Come to Salvation – 1058B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1058B recorded on February 2, 1986 teaching from Matthew 21:45-22:14 – Come to Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens offers an in-depth exploration of the parable of the wedding banquet from Matthew 21:45-22:14, interpreting it as one of three poignant parables Jesus directed toward the chief priests and Pharisees. The core message centers…

John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart – 1053A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1053A recorded on January 12, 1986 teaching from John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the familiar religious phrase “Give your heart to Jesus” as a central metaphor, illustrating spiritual transformation through the medical example of a heart transplant needing life-giving blood to function. This act of giving…

Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You, A Saviour – 1045A

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…

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 – The Unspeakable Gift – 1044A

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…

Luke 1:26-56 – The Song of Salvation – 1043B

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…