Sermons on Forgiveness

Matthew 7:1-7 – Of Dogs and Hogs – 1006B

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…

Luke 15:1-10 – That Which is Lost – 0903A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0903A recorded on June 24, 1984 teaching from Luke 15:1-10 – That Which is Lost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound spiritual need to be found, using relatable anecdotes about losing physical items to illustrate the concept of being spiritually astray. The central message draws on the gospel…

Luke 7:36-50 – How Valuable is Your Salvation? – 0840A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0840A recorded on January 15, 1984 teaching from Luke 7:36-50 – How Valuable is Your Salvation? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the contrast between a self-righteous Pharisee named Simon and an unnamed sinful woman, drawing from the biblical account in Luke 7:36-50. Pastor Stevens begins by reflecting on…

1 Corinthians 6:1-12 – Concerning Christians and Legal Matters – 0434A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0434A recorded on October 18, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 – Concerning Christians and Legal Matters. Pastor Cyril Stevens focuses on 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 and addresses how Christians should handle legal disputes. Stevens uses a narrative about a property dispute to illustrate the central theme: Christians should avoid litigation…

The Holy Spirit – 0194A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0194A recorded on July 1, 1980 teaching on The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and in individual believers’ lives. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in leading believers in righteousness, educating them by pointing them to Jesus, and comforting them as an advocate.…