Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0057B recorded on May 27, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:18 – Who is Christ? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the ultimate identity of Jesus Christ by contrasting public opinion with personal conviction. He argues that while the masses might categorize Jesus as a mere prophet or historical figure, true faith requires…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0057A recorded on May 23, 1979 teaching from John 15:1-15 – We Are Called By a New Name – Friend. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound transformation of the believer’s identity from a servant to a friend of God. He structures his teaching around the nature, privileges, conditions, and constraints of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0056AB recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 1 – Suffering. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reframes human suffering not as an incomprehensible tragedy, but as a purposeful ministry designed to refine the believer. Drawing primarily from the First Letter of Peter, Stevens argues that trials act as a divine fire intended to burn…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0055A recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:1-17 – He Sent Them to Preach the Kingdom of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that the “kingdom of God” is not a future, heavenly realm, but rather the present “kingship of God” dwelling within the hearts of believers. He…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0054AB recorded on May 16, 1979 teaching from Acts 1:1-11 – We Are Called By a New Name – Witnesses. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of being witnesses for Christ, drawing heavily from Acts 1:8 and Isaiah 43. Stevens emphasizes that every Christian is called to be a witness,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0052B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 – Illustrations of Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 to explore the inevitability of persecution for those living a godly life in Christ Jesus. He emphasizes that Satan has not changed and actively seeks to make believers…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:40-56 – The Story of Two Women. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the intertwined narratives of a terminally ill child and a woman suffering from a chronic ailment to illustrate how Jesus responds to varying degrees of human desperation. Stevens begins by…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0052A recorded on May 6, 1979 teaching from John 14:1-3 – A Journey Into Space. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the imminent return of Jesus Christ, framing the biblical event of the Rapture as a literal journey into space. He utilizes a blend of humor, mathematical calculations regarding the vast distance…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051A recorded on May 6, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:19-39 – Christ’s Colossal Power. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the colossal power of Christ as demonstrated through two dramatic encounters in the Gospel of Luke: the stilling of a great storm and the healing of a demon-possessed man. Stevens emphasizes that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0050AB recorded on May 2, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 4:1-11 & 2 Corinthians 9 – We Are Called By a New Name – Steward. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens distinguishes the role of a steward from that of a common servant, defining a steward as one specifically entrusted with responsibility and the management…