Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0028B recorded on March 11, 1979 teaching from Numbers 6:1-12 – Separation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Biblical call to consecration by examining the ancient vow of the Nazarite found in Numbers 6. He argues that modern religious instruction often focuses too heavily on a negative catalog of prohibitions, failing to provide the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0030A recorded on March 11, 1979 teaching from Luke 5 – The Power of the Lord was Present to Heal Them. In this sermon based on the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the sovereign power of God to heal both physical ailments and deep spiritual guilt. By recounting…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0029AB recorded on March 7, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 62:2 – Thou Shalt be Called by a New Name. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound spiritual weight of the title Christian, arguing that the term has been diluted by modern culture and must be reclaimed through its biblical origins.…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0028A recorded on March 4, 1979 teaching from Jonah 2 – Jonah Prayed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens utilizes the biblical narrative of Jonah’s cry from the fish’s belly to illustrate how desperate circumstances are often divine instruments used to break a believer’s self-will and bigotry. He argues that Jonah’s initial flight from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0025B recorded on March 4, 1979 teaching from Luke 5 – Followers of Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transformative power of Christ’s call by examining the miraculous catch of fish and the healing of a leper. He argues that this narrative represents a secondary, more profound invitation to the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0027AB recorded on February 28, 1979 teaching from Numbers 1:45-46 – The Nation of Israel. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the logistical magnitude of the Exodus to illustrate the infinite power and reliability of God. By applying mathematical calculations to biblical accounts, Stevens estimates that Moses led upwards of 3.5 million people…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0025A recorded on February 25, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:31-39 – What Word! What Authority! What Power! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transformative authority of Jesus by examining a single, miracle-filled day in Capernaum. He highlights how Christ’s ministry intentionally bridged the gap between Jews and Gentiles, proving that His message…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0023AB recorded on February 21, 1979 teaching from Malachi 2:5-7 – A Portrait of the Messenger of the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens defines the spiritual and moral anatomy of a divine messenger, arguing that true ministry is validated by character rather than outward showmanship. He asserts that a legitimate…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0021B recorded on February 11, 1979 teaching from Jonah 1 – How Does God Speak? – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the divine communication and inescapable sovereignty of God through the narrative of the first chapter of Jonah. He emphasizes that while God speaks through diverse means—including circumstances and the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0021A recorded on February 11, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:14 – Jesus Returned in the Power of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Luke 4:14 and Jesus’ return in the power of the Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that true ministry is empowered by the Holy Spirit, drawing a contrast between…