Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0127A recorded on January 6, 1980 teaching from Philemon 1 – Onesimus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the New Testament narrative of Onesimus, a fugitive who transformed from an unprofitable slave into a profitable brother through spiritual conversion. Stevens illustrates how the Apostle Paul mediated a reconciliation between the runaway and his master, Philemon,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0108AB recorded on November 14, 1979 teaching from Mark 9:38-41 – The Unspiritual Followers of the Lord Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the frailty of Christ’s disciples to offer modern believers hope in their own struggles with imperfection. He identifies five distinct “spirits” that characterize unspiritual followers: the careless spirit of speaking without…
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 0069B recorded on July 1, 1979 teaching from 2 Corinthians 7 – The Promises of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transformative power of divine promises and the biblical call to spiritual separation. He begins by highlighting the Apostle Paul’s firm refusal to compromise on moral truth, transitioning into an examination…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0010A recorded on December 6, 1978 teaching from Ephesians 4:22-32 – Grieving the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 4:22-32 and the concept of grieving the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens begins by first examining negative behaviors that cause such grief, specifically identifying and elaborating on bitterness, wrath, anger,…