Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0184A recorded on June 15, 1980 teaching from Psalm 139 – Thou Understandest My Thought Afar Off. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the divine architecture of the inner mind, emphasizing that God possesses an intimate, omnipresent knowledge of a person’s thoughts before they are even fully formed. The teaching is structured around…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0180A recorded on June 8, 1980 teaching from Matthew 3:13-17 – Baptism, I Will Follow Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents baptism by immersion as a vital, public act of obedience and testimony rather than a requirement for salvation. He structures his message around the vivid imagery of being buried with Christ, explaining that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0174AB recorded on May 21, 1980 teaching from Genesis 4:17-18;5:18-27 – The Life of Enoch. Pastor Stevens examines three biblical figures: Enoch, Methuselah, and Noah. He focuses on how their lives, particularly their relationships with God and their obedience to Him, are meant to serve as examples for Christians. Enoch’s…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0173A recorded on May 18, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 49:20-21 – The Importance of Being Around the House of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a vision for spiritual and numerical growth by interpreting the restoration promises of Isaiah 49. He argues that a healthy church must move past the apathy of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0145AB recorded on March 5, 1980 teaching from John 17:15-16 – The Need of Separation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that true Christian separation is not a list of rigid prohibitions, but a purposeful turning toward Jesus Christ. He explains that while God provides a protective hedge around the believer, individuals must actively choose…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0138AB recorded on February 13, 1980 teaching from Job 22:21-30 – How to Know God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the concept of spiritual profit through a deep, personal acquaintance with the Creator. He identifies two essential movements for the believer: returning to the Almighty after wandering and receiving His divine law and words into…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0130A recorded on January 20, 1980 teaching from Luke 19:40 – If These Should Hold Their Peace, the Stones Would Immediately Cry Out. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theological significance of Luke 19 by detailing the king’s three distinct entrances into Jerusalem, which he identifies as the Savior’s purposeful revelation…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0127B recorded on January 13, 1980 teaching from Luke 7:36-8:3 – Mary Magdalene. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens seeks to rehabilitate the reputation of Mary Magdalene by challenging the common ecclesiastical tradition that labels her a prostitute. He argues that her “seven devils” represented a severe psychological depression and spiritual oppression rather than moral…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0125AB recorded on January 2, 1980 teaching from John 8:29 & John 13:16 – Ambitious for the Lord in 1980. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens encourages his listener to adopt the singular spiritual ambition of pleasing God as our primary goal for the new year. Drawing from the example of Jesus Christ,…
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…