Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0191AB recorded on July 2, 1980 teaching from John 19:20;12:31 – Jesus Brings Judgment on Satan.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens teaches that believers are positioned on the victory side because the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross has already judged and conquered Satan. He emphasizes that while the enemy still attempts to interfere, his power is strictly limited by God and can be overcome whenever the faithful actively resist him. The discourse shifts to the vital role of the Holy Spirit, who empowers Christians to move beyond the passive “soaking up” of scripture to become bold witnesses and “guerilla-type soldiers” in the world. Ultimately, Stevens argues that the Spirit provides new life and liberty, transforming legalistic religious structures into a living organism fueled by the miraculous presence of God.