Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0159AB recorded on April 9, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 42:3 – Gentleness. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the biblical virtue of gentleness, contrasting its perceived weakness with its true status as a robust fruit of the Spirit. Using the imagery of Isaiah 42:3, he illustrates Christ’s character through the metaphor of a…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0157A recorded on April 6, 1980 teaching from Luke 24:13-36 – Salvation Through the Resurrection. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the profound implications of Christ’s resurrection as described in Luke 24:13-36. He emphasizes that the disciples initially felt hopeless and sorrowful after Jesus’ crucifixion, having forgotten His prophecies of returning…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0156AB recorded on April 2, 1980 teaching on Discovering Temperance – Self Control. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the vital necessity of self-control as a foundational “fruit of the spirit” that preserves the integrity of an individual’s life and community. He structures his teaching around four core principles—carelessness, carefulness, publicity, and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0155AB recorded on March 30, 1980 teaching from Acts 23:8 – The Ministry of Angels. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the perpetual ministry of angels, contrasting the biblical belief in spiritual realities with those who deny the supernatural. Drawing from the book of Acts and the epistle to the Hebrews,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0154A recorded on March 30, 1980 teaching from Luke 23:32-56 – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens provides a detailed theological examination of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ as recorded in the twenty-third chapter of Luke. He emphasizes that Jesus was numbered with the transgressors, dying the death of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0153A recorded on March 23, 1980 teaching from Luke 23:23-31 – The Calvary Road. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound spiritual significance of the Calvary Road, framing it not merely as a path of sorrow, but as the essential road of salvation. He bridges the Old and New Testaments by…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0152AB recorded on March 19, 1980 teaching from Galatians 5:25 – If We Live in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, teaching from Galatians 5:25, emphasizes the importance of “living in the spirit”. He highlights how this means being intimate with God, like a quiet knowing or a gentle “nudging” from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0151AB recorded on March 16, 1980 teaching from Matthew 16:27 – Angels. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology and ministry of angels, emphasizing that they are distinct created beings rather than the spirits of deceased humans. He identifies a celestial warfare between the holy angels of God and the fallen, unholy forces led by Satan,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0150A recorded on March 16, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:63-23:22 – The Beating of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the depth of Christ’s physical and mental agony during the midnight trials, contrasting modern comfort with the horrific reality of ancient torture. The narrative systematically tracks the five stages of Jesus’s…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0147A recorded on March 9, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:39-46 – Christ’s Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the spiritual significance of Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, as found in Luke 22:39-46. Pastor Stevens emphasizes the profound agony of Christ’s prayer, a testament to His deep…