Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0902A recorded on June 17, 1984 teaching from John 14:5-14 – The Father that Dwelleth in Me, He Doeth the Works.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the nature of God as the Father of Light and how this divine light illuminates and transforms believers. Stevens begins with personal anecdotes about travel and recognizing family resemblance, transitioning to the central theme of Jesus’ statement that “It is the father living in me who is doing the work.” This emphasizes that God’s presence within is the source of action and truth. Pastor Stevens contrasts God’s unchanging, shadowless light with the fleeting, darkness-filled nature of the world, the flesh, and the Devil, arguing that humanity often prefers hiding in darkness rather than being exposed by divine truth. Ultimately, Stevens explains that receiving God’s light requires casting aside worldly pride and relying on His forgiveness to experience His illuminating presence and perform “greater works.”