Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0152AB recorded on March 19, 1980 teaching from Galatians 5:25 – If We Live in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, teaching from Galatians 5:25, emphasizes the importance of “living in the spirit”. He highlights how this means being intimate with God, like a quiet knowing or a gentle “nudging” from…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0151AB recorded on March 16, 1980 teaching from Matthew 16:27 – Angels. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology and ministry of angels, emphasizing that they are distinct created beings rather than the spirits of deceased humans. He identifies a celestial warfare between the holy angels of God and the fallen, unholy forces led by Satan,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0150A recorded on March 16, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:63-23:22 – The Beating of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the depth of Christ’s physical and mental agony during the midnight trials, contrasting modern comfort with the horrific reality of ancient torture. The narrative systematically tracks the five stages of Jesus’s…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0147A recorded on March 9, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:39-46 – Christ’s Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the spiritual significance of Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, as found in Luke 22:39-46. Pastor Stevens emphasizes the profound agony of Christ’s prayer, a testament to His deep…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0145AB recorded on March 5, 1980 teaching from John 17:15-16 – The Need of Separation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that true Christian separation is not a list of rigid prohibitions, but a purposeful turning toward Jesus Christ. He explains that while God provides a protective hedge around the believer, individuals must actively choose…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0144A recorded on March 2, 1980 teaching from James 4:8-10 – Drawing Near to God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the reciprocal relationship between humanity and the divine, centered on the biblical promise that God will approach those who first reach out to Him. He argues that spiritual intimacy…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0143A recorded on March 2, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:24-30 – I Am Among You as He that Serveth. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks Luke 22:24-30, focusing on the stark contrast between worldly leadership and Christ-like servanthood. He emphasizes that while the world defines greatness through power and authority, Jesus teaches that true…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0141A recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Luke 22 – The Day Before the Crucifixion. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the four distinct preparations—earthly, hellish, heavenly, and of the heart—that converged on the day before the crucifixion. He describes how earthly leaders plotted in secret to avoid public riots, while Satan entered…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0139A recorded on February 17, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 64:8 – Thou Art Our Father; We Are the Clay, and Thou Our Potter; and We All Are the Work of Thy Hand. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the intimate relationship between the Creator and the created by examining the metaphor of…