Sermons on Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Understanding Physical Death – 1092B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1092B recorded on June 8, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Understanding Physical Death. In this sermon, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the apostle Paul’s suffering to demonstrate that physical death is a divine penalty for the sin nature inherited from Adam. He argues that extreme hardships and the “sentence…

Romans 8:1-17 – Partnering with the Holy Spirit – 0988A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0988A recorded on April 14, 1985 teaching from Romans 8:1-17 – Partnering with the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the vital importance of partnering fully with the Holy Spirit, rather than treating Him as a “silent partner” in one’s life. Stevens illustrates this through an analogy of a…

Jeremiah 8:18-22 – I Would Comfort Myself Against Sorrow – 0942B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0942B recorded on October 14, 1984 teaching from Jeremiah 8:18-22 – I Would Comfort Myself Against Sorrow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the concept of spiritual healing and salvation, drawing parallels between physical ailments and the sickness of the soul. Pastor Stevens uses the question from Jeremiah, “Is there…

2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter – 0920B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0920B recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens contrasts two approaches within Christianity, the staid, doctrine-focused Baptist tradition and the more experiential charismatic movement, highlighting the potential for division and imbalance between them. Pastor Stevens uses the Apostle Paul’s concerns for the…

Isaiah 41:13-20 – Fear Not; I Will Help Thee – 0484A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0484A recorded on January 24, 1982 teaching from Isaiah 41:13-20 – Fear Not; I Will Help Thee. Pastor Cyril Stevens explores the message found in Isaiah 41:13-20, which reassures the faithful that God will always be present to help them through life’s challenges. Pastor Stevens employs a storytelling and…

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Something to Remind Us, Refresh Us, and Revive Us – 0214A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0214A recorded on August 27, 1980 teaching from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Something to Remind Us, Refresh Us, and Revive Us. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws profound insights from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, emphasizing God’s boundless love and provision for believers. Stevens highlights three core aspects: remembrance, refreshment, and revival. First, he…