Sermons on Commitment

John 15:9-27 – The Properties of Love – 0937A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0937A recorded on September 16, 1984 teaching from John 15:9-27 – The Properties of Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the nature of love, focusing specifically on the Christian’s love for Jesus. Stevens argues that love for Jesus must be total, sincere, fervent, active, and liberal. He criticizes the superficiality…

Acts 28:15-31 – He Thanked God, and Took Courage – 0404A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0404A recorded on August 23, 1981 teaching from Acts 28:15-31 – He Thanked God, and Took Courage. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Acts 28:15-31, focusing on Paul’s arrival in Rome. The central theme is Paul’s unwavering faith and courage despite facing imminent danger under Nero’s oppressive rule. Stevens highlights the importance of…

Acts 9:22-31, Galatians 1:17-24 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – Then Had the Churches Rest Throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria – 0258A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0258A recorded on November 30, 1980 teaching from Acts 9:22-31, Galatians 1:17-24 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – Then Had the Churches Rest Throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, period of solitary spiritual development after conversion. He highlights that…

2 Timothy 1:15 – The Deep Commitment of the Apostle Paul – 0203A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0203A recorded on August 3, 1980 teaching from 2 Timothy 1:15 – The Deep Commitment of the Apostle Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the deep commitment of the Apostle Paul to illustrate how true believers should remain steadfast under pressure. He begins by contrasting the unfaithful desertion of those who abandoned Paul…

Galatians 2:20 – The Faith of the Son of God – 0178A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0178A recorded on June 1, 1980 teaching from Galatians 2:20 – The Faith of the Son of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that Christian faith is not about adhering to Jewish rituals or outward religious practices, but a profound personal commitment to Jesus Christ. He highlights the distinction between “faith…

John 21 – Peter, From Depression to Liberty in Christ – 0161AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0161AB recorded on April 13, 1980 teaching from John 21 – Peter, From Depression to Liberty in Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the restoration of Peter from John 21, using the apostle’s journey from denial and depression to spiritual liberty as a blueprint for the modern believer. He argues that sin—whether through drugs, dishonesty,…