Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0086A recorded on September 2, 1979 teaching from Luke 13:22-30 – Toward Jerusalem. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the urgent necessity of a sincere commitment to Christ during the final months of His earthly ministry. He emphasizes the strait gate and the closing door, warning listeners that an internal, spiritual…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0084A recorded on August 26, 1979 teaching from James 5:10-20 – Does God Heal Today? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology of divine healing, arguing that while God still heals today, it is not a guaranteed result of human demand or individual faith. He structures his teaching around the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0082B recorded on August 26, 1979 teaching from Luke 13:11-22 – Loosed from Our Infirmities. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the healing of the infirm woman from the Gospel of Luke to illustrate how Christ provides liberation from spiritual distortion. He characterizes the woman’s physical stoop as a “terrifying distortion” caused by…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0083AB recorded on August 22, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 2:15 – Prove-Prize-Preach the Word of God – Memorizing the Bible – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines a three-fold mandate for believers to effectively internalize and share the scriptures. He argues that one must first prove the Word through…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081B recorded on August 19, 1979 teaching from Psalm 62:11 & Romans 15:1,19 – Power Belongeth Unto God – The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the nature and manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s power in Christian life and the world. Drawing on scriptural references like Psalm 62:11 and Romans…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0082A recorded on August 19, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:54-59 – Concerned About the Things of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the urgency of spiritual conversion by examining the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. He warns that many people are more attuned to external signs like the weather than…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081A recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from 1 Samuel 12:20-25 – What’s Your Prayer Life Like? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens characterizes prayerlessness as a significant sin that creates a destructive cycle of spiritual distance and moral failure. He argues that failing to talk with God is not merely a personal…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0079B recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:40 – Be Ye, Therefore, Ready Also. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens issues a profound call for spiritual preparation through the daily indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He structures his message by contrasting the futility of earthly anxiety—illustrated through God’s care for ravens and lilies—with…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0077B recorded on August 5, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:10 – The Unforgivable Sin. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens clarifies the “unforgivable sin” as presented in Luke 12:10, emphasizing that it is not specific acts like lying, swearing, drunkenness, sexual sin, stealing, or even murder, all of which God is willing to forgive.…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0079A recorded on August 5, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:21 – Not Rich Toward God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the danger of prioritizing material security over the inner vitality of the soul. He argues that legalism and hypocrisy act as a “mask” that obscures true faith, urging believers instead…