Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0145AB recorded on March 5, 1980 teaching from John 17:15-16 – The Need of Separation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that true Christian separation is not a list of rigid prohibitions, but a purposeful turning toward Jesus Christ. He explains that while God provides a protective hedge around the believer, individuals must actively choose…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0144A recorded on March 2, 1980 teaching from James 4:8-10 – Drawing Near to God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the reciprocal relationship between humanity and the divine, centered on the biblical promise that God will approach those who first reach out to Him. He argues that spiritual intimacy…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0143A recorded on March 2, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:24-30 – I Am Among You as He that Serveth. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks Luke 22:24-30, focusing on the stark contrast between worldly leadership and Christ-like servanthood. He emphasizes that while the world defines greatness through power and authority, Jesus teaches that true…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0141A recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Luke 22 – The Day Before the Crucifixion. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the four distinct preparations—earthly, hellish, heavenly, and of the heart—that converged on the day before the crucifixion. He describes how earthly leaders plotted in secret to avoid public riots, while Satan entered…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0139A recorded on February 17, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 64:8 – Thou Art Our Father; We Are the Clay, and Thou Our Potter; and We All Are the Work of Thy Hand. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the intimate relationship between the Creator and the created by examining the metaphor of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0138AB recorded on February 13, 1980 teaching from Job 22:21-30 – How to Know God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the concept of spiritual profit through a deep, personal acquaintance with the Creator. He identifies two essential movements for the believer: returning to the Almighty after wandering and receiving His divine law and words into…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0137A recorded on February 10, 1980 teaching from 2 Chronicles 7 – Repentance Among God’s People. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound requirements for spiritual renewal and the true nature of a Christian identity. He emphasizes that following God is not a mere ritual or a one-time decision, but a transformative way…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0136A recorded on February 10, 1980 teaching from Luke 21:5-36 – The Second Coming – Take Heed to Yourselves, Lest at Any Time Your Hearts be Overcharged. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delivers a solemn exhortation for believers to watch and pray in anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ. He begins…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0135A recorded on February 6, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:1-13 – How to Please God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the biblical passage of Acts 4:1-13 and the central theme of “how to please God.” Pastor Stevens explores the concept of “Attractive Christianity,” questioning the vitality and impact of…