Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0047A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 3:1-12 – Problems with Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores why many believers experience a lack of power in their spiritual lives, specifically focusing on the hindrances to effective prayer. He argues that personal conduct, such as immodesty and unresolved conflict, creates a…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0046A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from Luke 7:17-50 – Art Thou He Which Should Come or Look We For Another? – Deputation from John. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into Luke 7:17-50, beginning with John the Baptist’s confusion regarding Jesus’s Messiahship, as Jesus’s methods differed from expectations of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0039B recorded on April 15, 1979 teaching from John 20 – Rabboni, Master. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transition from unbelief to revelation by examining the distinct reactions of Mary Magdalene and Thomas to the risen Christ. He suggests that while Mary was blinded by grief and Thomas was stalled by skepticism, Jesus…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0045AB recorded on April 13, 1979 teaching from Luke 22:63-23:56 – And They Crucified Him – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound physical and spiritual depths of the crucifixion, inviting listeners to view the event as holy ground that demands reverence and awe. The narrative moves from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0044AB recorded on April 12, 1979 teaching from John 17:1-18:1 – The Lord’s Prayer – The Hour is Come; Father Glorify Me – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound significance of Jesus’s final moments, distinguishing the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 from the model prayer given…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0043AB recorded on April 11, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 53:1-12 – The Death of Jesus Christ Our Lord – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens provides a poignant analysis of Isaiah 53, framing the ancient prophecy as a detailed blueprint for the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. He methodically unpacks…
Mark 14:26-72 – The Smiting of the Shepherd and the Scattering of the Sheep – Special Easter Meetings – 0042AB Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the emotional and theological weight of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, focusing on the dramatic tension between the suffering of the Shepherd and the scattering of His disciples. He argues that the tragic events in…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0041AB recorded on April 9, 1979 teaching from Mark 14:1-32 – As They Sat at Meat – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the conflicting emotions surrounding Jesus during the final week of His earthly life, using Mark 14 as his primary text. He structures his exposition by contrasting…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0040A recorded on April 8, 1979 teaching from Luke 19:38 – Blessed be the King that Cometh in the Name of the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theological transition from the angelic promise of “peace on earth” at Christ’s birth to the crowd’s proclamation of peace in heaven during…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0039A recorded on April 8, 1979 teaching from Luke 19:40 – If These Should Hold Their Peace, the Stones Would Immediately Cry Out. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the events of Passion Week by identifying a tripartite sequence in which Jesus reveals His divine authority. Rather than viewing the entry into…