Sermons on Evil

Matthew 11:20-30 – Keep Our Heart From Evil – 0251A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0251A recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from Matthew 11:20-30 – Keep Our Heart From Evil. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual necessity of guarding the heart against evil by seeking true rest in Jesus Christ. He argues that humanistic efforts and complex religious laws fail to solve…

John 17:15 – The Evil Without – 0246A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0246A recorded on November 9, 1980 teaching from John 17:15 – The Evil Without. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theological concept of external evil, contrasting it with internal sin to show how the world’s systems oppress the faithful. He structures his teaching around the Parable of the Sower,…

Matthew 6:1-13; Romans 12:17-21 – Deliver Us From Evil – 0242A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0242A recorded on November 2, 1980 teaching from Matthew 6:1-13; Romans 12:17-21 – Deliver Us From Evil. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the petition “deliver us from evil” by connecting the teachings of Matthew 6 with the ethical mandates of Romans 12. He argues that contemporary believers often ignore this prayer because they feel…

Romans 12:9-21 – Overcoming Evil with Good – 0226A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0226A recorded on September 28, 1980 teaching from Romans 12:9-21 – Overcoming Evil with Good. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the ethical imperatives of Romans 12:21, characterizing the Christian life as a continual warfare between the destructive impulses of evil and the transformative power of goodness. He argues that believers must…