Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1105A recorded on July 27, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 – Called of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that Christian ministry is not a profession but a divine calling, teaching us that individuals should only enter service if they are “called of God”. He stresses that ministers are merely “jars…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1103A recorded on July 20, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 – Having Therefore These Promises.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1092B recorded on June 8, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Understanding Physical Death. In this sermon, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the apostle Paul’s suffering to demonstrate that physical death is a divine penalty for the sin nature inherited from Adam. He argues that extreme hardships and the “sentence…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1077A recorded on April 13, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 3:7-6:13 – Open Wide Your Hearts Also. Pastor Stevens focuses on the passage’s message of boldness through Christ, contrasting it with the fading glory of the old covenant symbolized by Moses’ veil. He emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit,…
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…
Sermon 0961A recorded on December 30, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0924A recorded on August 12, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:9 – Our Ambition to Please God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens revolves around the idea that a believer’s primary goal should be to please God, contrasting this with the common tendency to seek the approval of others. Stevens argues that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0920B recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens contrasts two approaches within Christianity, the staid, doctrine-focused Baptist tradition and the more experiential charismatic movement, highlighting the potential for division and imbalance between them. Pastor Stevens uses the Apostle Paul’s concerns for the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0853A recorded on February 12, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10 – For When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens elucidates Paul’s message to the Corinthians regarding boasting and weakness. Paul sarcastically adopts the boasting style of worldly “super apostles” to demonstrate their foolishness, highlighting…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0414AB recorded on September 9, 1981 teaching from 2 Corinthians 2:1-17 – The Devices of Satan.