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Psalm 69:6-21 – Prophecy of Calvary – 0020B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0020B recorded on February 4, 1979 teaching from Psalm 69:6-21 – Prophecy of Calvary. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Psalm 69 as a perfect prophecy that details the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He frames the text as a window into the immense pressure of Calvary, emphasizing how the messianic foreshadowing captures Christ’s social isolation, physical…

Luke 4:1-14 – Jesus Being Full of the Holy Ghost – 0020A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0020A recorded on January 28, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:1-14 – Jesus Being Full of the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Luke chapter 4 to explore Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost and his subsequent temptation in the wilderness. Stevens emphasizes that Jesus’ spiritual fullness empowered Him…

Zechariah 2 – A Wall of Fire, the Glory in the Midst of Her – Minor Prophets – 0019B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0019B recorded on January 28, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 2 – A Wall of Fire, the Glory in the Midst of Her – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the prophetic imagery of Zechariah 2 to illustrate the dual nature of God’s presence as both an impenetrable external defense and…

Zechariah 3 – The Emblems of Sin – Minor Prophets – 0018B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0018B recorded on January 21, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 3 – The Emblems of Sin – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a vivid theological framework for understanding human sin and divine rescue. He identifies the biblical “fire” as an emblem of sin, describing it as a terrifying, deceptive, and…

Luke 2 – Jesus Subjected Himself – 0018A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0018A recorded on January 21, 1979 teaching from Luke 2 – Jesus Subjected Himself. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the pattern of obedience in the life of Jesus, moving from His childhood submission in Nazareth to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Stevens emphasizes that the voluntary subjugation of the will to earthly…

Zechariah 4 – Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by My Spirit, Saith the Lord of Hosts – Minor Prophets – 0017B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0017B recorded on January 14, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 4 – Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by My Spirit, Saith the Lord of Hosts – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the principle that God’s work is accomplished through His Spirit, not through human strength or…

Nahum 1 – The Burden of Nineveh – Minor Prophets – 0016B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016B recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Nahum 1 – The Burden of Nineveh – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’ unpacks the biblical book of Nahum, focusing on three core attributes of God: His goodness, His protection, and His knowledge. While Nahum primarily warns of God’s coming judgment and vengeance…

Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine – 0016A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016A recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the unwavering security of a believer’s salvation, drawing heavily from Romans 8. Stevens argues against the notion that Christians can lose their salvation, emphasizing that salvation is a complete…

Habakkuk 3 – Revival – 0015B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0015B recorded on December 31, 1978 teaching from Habakkuk 3 – Revival. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound need for spiritual renewal within the church, drawing parallels between the prophet Habakkuk’s fervent plea and the contemporary Christian’s walk. He begins by recounting personal anecdotes, including a humorous incident concerning his…