Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1027A recorded on October 13, 1985 teaching from Matthew 16:1-28 – You Know How to Interpret the Appearance of the Sky but You Cannot Interpret the Signs of the Times. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens revolves around the idea that people are adept at interpreting natural signs like the weather,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1006B recorded on July 14, 1985 teaching from Matthew 7:1-7 – Of Dogs and Hogs. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’ sermon delves into a “very awkward chunk of scripture” from Matthew 7:1-7, focusing on the commonly misused command “Do not judge, or you will be judged.” He clarifies that this passage is…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0417A recorded on September 13, 1981 teaching from 2 Kings 4:8-17 – How God Engages the Attention of Others Towards Individuals. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of divine engagement through human interaction, particularly focusing on the role of hospitality towards God’s ministers. Drawing lessons from the lives of Elijah…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0116AB recorded on December 12, 1979 teaching from Hebrews 5:10-14 – Babes in Christ – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the responsibility of the believer to move beyond spiritual infancy toward true maturity in Christ. He argues that growth is not a passive act of God but a disciplined pursuit…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0095A recorded on December 5, 1979 teaching from Hebrews 6:1 – Grown Up Christians. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that believers must accept personal responsibility for their spiritual maturity rather than remaining stagnant in the basic doctrines of faith. He explains that spiritual adulthood is achieved by exercising the five spiritual senses—taste, hearing, sight,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0097AB recorded on October 7, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #4. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens distinguishes between the destructive nature of judgmentalism and the constructive power of discernment within the Christian life. He argues that while a judgmental person makes snap decisions based on hearsay and projects their own failings…