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John 16:14 – The Ministry of the Holy Ghost, to Glorify Christ – 0222AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0222AB recorded on September 17, 1980 teaching from John 16:14 – The Ministry of the Holy Ghost, to Glorify Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the ministry of the Holy Ghost and its central purpose: to glorify Christ. Stevens outlines several key functions of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that…

Acts 1:6-26 – The Responsibility of the Church – 0219A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0219A recorded on September 14, 1980 teaching from Acts 1:6-26 – The Responsibility of the Church. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the transition from the Gospels to the Acts of the Apostles, specifically Acts 1:6-26. Stevens emphasizes the transformation of the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, noting how they move from stumbling…

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…

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Something to Remind Us, Refresh Us, and Revive Us – 0214A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0214A recorded on August 27, 1980 teaching from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Something to Remind Us, Refresh Us, and Revive Us. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws profound insights from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, emphasizing God’s boundless love and provision for believers. Stevens highlights three core aspects: remembrance, refreshment, and revival. First, he…

Ephesians 3:14-21 – The Christian’s Access to God – 0213A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0213A recorded on August 24, 1980 teaching from Ephesians 3:14-21 – The Christian’s Access to God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound spiritual access granted to believers as described in the book of Ephesians. He characterizes the Christian community as a unified family that approaches God with boldness through the mediating presence…

Isaiah 41:1-14 – God’s Attitude Toward Us – 0212A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0212A recorded on August 24, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 41:1-14 – God’s Attitude Toward Us. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws inspiration from Isaiah 41:1-14 to highlight the nature of God’s relationship with humanity. Pastor Stevens argues that God actively chooses and calls individuals to serve Him, offering them strength…