Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0263A recorded on December 7, 1980 teaching from Matthew 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 9:15 – Generosity in Giving. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the concept of holiday gift-giving to illustrate God’s ultimate act of generosity. The passage is structured around the biblical description of Jesus Christ as an unspeakable gift,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0217A recorded on September 7, 1980 teaching from Philippians 4:19 – The Need for Generosity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology of generosity by connecting human giving to the historical evidence of divine provision. He begins by thanking his congregation for their financial support of missionary work before transitioning into a…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0122AB recorded on December 26, 1979 teaching from Acts 20:35 – God’s Methods of Giving. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores God’s methods of giving, emphasizing the principle of generosity and kindness. Stevens argues that true giving, as modeled by God himself, involves giving something we truly value, just as…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0107AB recorded on November 11, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #7 – Exhortation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on two specific gifts of the Spirit: exhortation and giving. Stevens explores practical ways to identify these gifts within oneself, presenting eight characteristics of exhortation and nine of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0076A recorded on July 25, 1979 teaching from Mark 12:41-44 – Money. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual mechanics of Christian stewardship and the true nature of generosity. He argues that God is more interested in the disposition of the heart than the numerical value of a gift, noting that Jesus measures…