Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0854A recorded on February 19, 1984 teaching from Mark 12:1-12 – God Wants to Bless Us. Pastor Cyril Stevens draws a parallel between the parable of the vineyard tenants in Mark 12:1-12 and the Christian experience. He emphasizes that God, as the Creator, desires to bless His people, but…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0497A recorded on February 21, 1982 teaching from Isaiah 43:1-11 – I Am With Thee. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the concept of God’s unwavering presence and love for believers, as found in Isaiah 43:1-11. Stevens emphasizes the phrase “I am with thee,” stressing that despite challenges and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0494A recorded on February 14, 1982 teaching from Luke 8:43-48 – The Love of Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the love of Jesus and its eternal implications. He begins by drawing a parallel between human love and the love of Jesus, emphasizing that true love is not…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0493A recorded on February 14, 1982 teaching from John 3:14-16; 1 John 2:15 – God’s Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens addresses the nature of love and the complexities of reconciling love for God with love for the world. Stevens focuses on the biblical concept of agape love, a selfless and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0484A recorded on January 24, 1982 teaching from Isaiah 41:13-20 – Fear Not; I Will Help Thee. Pastor Cyril Stevens explores the message found in Isaiah 41:13-20, which reassures the faithful that God will always be present to help them through life’s challenges. Pastor Stevens employs a storytelling and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0461A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – And it Came to Pass in Those Days. In this Christmas sermon, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the nativity story to illustrate God’s humble approach to humanity. Pastor Stevens contrasts the oppressive rule of Caesar Augustus with the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0460A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – That the World Might Be Saved. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reflecting on Luke chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus. Using an extended metaphor of entering a forest and observing wildlife’s reaction to his presence, Stevens illustrates how…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0455A recorded on December 6, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the meaning of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. He reflects that the Greek word often translated as “love” (agape) is better understood as “charity,” highlighting its selfless nature…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0447AB recorded on November 18, 1981 teaching from Daniel 1 – Daniel, a Man Greatly Beloved. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens aims to unpack the life and ministry of Daniel, the prophet. Stevens highlights key aspects of Daniel’s character, specifically his commitment to separation from sin and his unwavering faith…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0408A recorded on August 30, 1981 teaching from Psalm 139:1-24 – Thou Understandest My Thought Afar Off. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens teaches from Psalm 139 as he preaches on how God understands and knows our thoughts, even before we fully form them. It underscores the importance of recognizing this…