Sermons on Philippians

Philippians 3:7-21 – Like Unto His Glorious Body – 1083A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1083A recorded on May 4, 1986 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – Like Unto His Glorious Body. Pastor Stevens explores the transformative promise found in Philippians 3:21, focusing on the future glorification of believers to be like Christ. He delves into scriptures, particularly John 17, to illustrate how Jesus, having laid aside…

Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter – 1032A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1032A recorded on October 27, 1985 teaching from Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins by sharing a personal story of loss, highlighting the importance of faith and family during difficult times. He then transitions to reading a love letter, as he calls it, from…

Philippians 3:7-21 – We Shall be Transformed – 0990A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0990A recorded on April 21, 1985 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – We Shall be Transformed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses a powerful historical anecdote—King George VI working among the debris after a bomb strike in London—to illustrate the theological concept of Christ’s Incarnation and shared glory. This narrative serves…

Philippians 4:19 – The Need for Generosity – 0217A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0217A recorded on September 7, 1980 teaching from Philippians 4:19 – The Need for Generosity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology of generosity by connecting human giving to the historical evidence of divine provision. He begins by thanking his congregation for their financial support of missionary work before transitioning into a…

Philippians 2:1-18 – Let this Mind be in You, Which was also in Christ Jesus – 0216AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0216AB recorded on September 3, 1980 teaching from Philippians 2:1-18 – Let this Mind be in You, Which was also in Christ Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the call for believers to embody the mind of Christ, which Stevens identifies as the apostle Paul’s greatest joy. The core message…

Philippians 1:1-24 – For to Me to Live is Christ, and to Die is Gain – 0215A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0215A recorded on August 31, 1980 teaching from Philippians 1:1-24 – For to Me to Live is Christ, and to Die is Gain. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound Christian paradox that death is ultimate gain for those whose lives are centered on Christ. He structures his teaching around the preciousness…

Discovering Temperance – Self Control – 0156AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0156AB recorded on April 2, 1980 teaching on Discovering Temperance – Self Control. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the vital necessity of self-control as a foundational “fruit of the spirit” that preserves the integrity of an individual’s life and community. He structures his teaching around four core principles—carelessness, carefulness, publicity, and…