Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0225A recorded on September 28, 1980 teaching from Acts 2:15-21 – These are Not Drunken, as Ye Suppose. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the effervescent joy and supernatural phenomena that accompanied the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early Christians, causing onlookers to mistakenly believe they were drunk. He highlights…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0202A recorded on August 3, 1980 teaching from Acts 24:10-27; 26:1-32 – The Testimony of Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the Apostle Paul’s testimony, using Paul’s experiences—his defense before Felix and his powerful witness before Agrippa—to illustrate the importance of sharing one’s faith boldly and consistently. Pastor Stevens…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0183A recorded on June 15, 1980 teaching from Genesis 22:1-18 – Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Genesis 22, focusing on Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac. Stevens uses the story’s narrative to illustrate the importance of unwavering faith and complete devotion to God, emphasizing that true faith requires surrendering…
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…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0176A recorded on May 25, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-35 – Great Grace Was Upon Them All. Pastor Cyril Stevens explores the importance of prayer in the life of the church. As he draws from the biblical account in Acts 4:23-35, Stevens emphasizes the key characteristics of the early…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0131A recorded on January 27, 1980 teaching from Luke 20:1-19 – 3 Parts – Authority, A Vast Illustration, and a Beautiful Finale. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of Luke 20:1-19, focusing on Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders. Stevens unfolds the passage in three distinct movements. First, Pastor…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0111A recorded on November 25, 1979 teaching from Luke 18:35-19:10 – Savior, Savior, Don’t Pass Me By. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from the Gospel of Luke to emphasize the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ. He highlights the importance of being filled with the Spirit of God and actively “asking” for…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0105A recorded on October 31, 1979 teaching from Jeremiah 3:3 – Revival, Why Does it Tarry? – Part 3. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens addresses the spiritual stagnation within the church and offers a path toward renewal. He emphasizes that the “tarrying in revival” stems from spiritual issues like adultery and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0099A recorded on October 14, 1979 teaching from Luke 17:1-10 – Faith Like a Seed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the essential mechanics of Christian conduct, moving through the interconnected themes of offense, forgiveness, faith, and humility. He warns that while interpersonal conflicts are inevitable, causing others to stumble carries…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081A recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from 1 Samuel 12:20-25 – What’s Your Prayer Life Like? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens characterizes prayerlessness as a significant sin that creates a destructive cycle of spiritual distance and moral failure. He argues that failing to talk with God is not merely a personal…