Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0125AB recorded on January 2, 1980 teaching from John 8:29 & John 13:16 – Ambitious for the Lord in 1980. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens encourages his listener to adopt the singular spiritual ambition of pleasing God as our primary goal for the new year. Drawing from the example of Jesus Christ,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0124A recorded on December 30, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 4:10-11 – Demas. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual defection of Demas, a former companion of the Apostle Paul who ultimately abandoned the ministry. Stevens structures his character study by contrasting Demas’s early faithful service with his eventual love for the present world,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0123A recorded on December 30, 1979 teaching from John 18:36 – My Kingdom is Not of This World. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound implications of Christ’s declaration that His kingdom is not of this world, emphasizing that true Christianity is a spiritual organism rather than a mere human organization. He…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0122AB recorded on December 26, 1979 teaching from Acts 20:35 – God’s Methods of Giving. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores God’s methods of giving, emphasizing the principle of generosity and kindness. Stevens argues that true giving, as modeled by God himself, involves giving something we truly value, just as…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0121A recorded on December 3, 1979 teaching from John 1 – The Glory of the Only Begotten. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens looks at John 1, focusing on the “glory of the only begotten”—Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens uses the nativity story to highlight the contrast between God’s ways and humanity’s, emphasizing…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0120AB recorded on December 19, 1979 teaching from Ephesians 5:31-32 – We Must Be One in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the importance of unity within the Church, drawing heavily upon the analogy of a body with Christ as its head. Pastor Stevens underscores that true…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0119A recorded on December 16, 1979 teaching from Matthew 2:1-23 – The Fulfillment of Prophecy. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Matthew chapter 2, focusing on the fulfillment of prophecy surrounding Jesus’ birth. The narrative details the wise men’s journey, guided by a star, their visit to Herod, and their subsequent warning to…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0117A recorded on December 16, 1979 teaching from John 3, Luke 2:11 – A Savior Who is Christ the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the divine genius behind the birth of Jesus, framing the Nativity not merely as a historical event but as a universal gift intended for all of humanity. By…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0116AB recorded on December 12, 1979 teaching from Hebrews 5:10-14 – Babes in Christ – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the responsibility of the believer to move beyond spiritual infancy toward true maturity in Christ. He argues that growth is not a passive act of God but a disciplined pursuit…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0118A recorded on December 9, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 43:25-28 – I Will Not Remember Thy Sins. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound nature of divine forgiveness, characterizing God as the singular authority who blots out transgressions for His own sake rather than human merit. Stevens moves from an indictment…