Sermons on Grace

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 – The Unspeakable Gift – 1044A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1044A recorded on December 8, 1985 teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 – The Unspeakable Gift. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the imagery of Christmas gifts to illustrate the theological concept of God’s unspeakable gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens contrasts human experiences of disappointing or inadequate gifts with…

1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4 – Having and Impact as a Christian – 1036A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1036A recorded on November 10, 1985 teaching from 1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4 – Having and Impact as a Christian. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of having an impact as a Christian, particularly drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:20-2:4. Stevens emphasizes that God often chooses the “foolish” and “weak” – the ordinary, overlooked…

Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter – 1032A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1032A recorded on October 27, 1985 teaching from Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins by sharing a personal story of loss, highlighting the importance of faith and family during difficult times. He then transitions to reading a love letter, as he calls it, from…

Romans 15:1-13 – Not to Please Ourselves – 0998A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0998A recorded on May 26, 1985 teaching from Romans 15:1-13 – Not to Please Ourselves. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on the biblical passage of Romans 15:1-13 and the theme of not pleasing ourselves. Pastor Stevens explores the common human tendency to assert personal rights and prioritize self-interest, contrasting this with the…