Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0164A recorded on April 27, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:20,27 – Endued with a Power from On High. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, drawing from 1 John 2:20 and 27, centers on the idea of believers being endued with power from on high, specifically the anointing and indwelling of the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0152AB recorded on March 19, 1980 teaching from Galatians 5:25 – If We Live in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, teaching from Galatians 5:25, emphasizes the importance of “living in the spirit”. He highlights how this means being intimate with God, like a quiet knowing or a gentle “nudging” from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0129AB recorded on January 16, 1980 teaching from Romans 12:1-21 – Maintaining the Spiritual Glow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the concept of maintaining the spiritual glow, a metaphor for sustaining a vibrant, enthusiastic Christian life after conversion. He argues that believers possess a divinely kindled Holy Ghost fire that they are…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0092AB recorded on September 23, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #3. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a theological framework for understanding spiritual empowerment through a three-tiered system of motivation, ministry, and manifestation. He proposes that every Christian possesses exactly one of seven foundational motivational gifts—prophecy, serving,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081B recorded on August 19, 1979 teaching from Psalm 62:11 & Romans 15:1,19 – Power Belongeth Unto God – The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the nature and manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s power in Christian life and the world. Drawing on scriptural references like Psalm 62:11 and Romans…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0077B recorded on August 5, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:10 – The Unforgivable Sin. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens clarifies the “unforgivable sin” as presented in Luke 12:10, emphasizing that it is not specific acts like lying, swearing, drunkenness, sexual sin, stealing, or even murder, all of which God is willing to forgive.…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0075A recorded on July 22, 1979 teaching from Luke 11:1-4 – Teach Us to Pray. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the necessity of persistent prayer and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life. He distinguishes between merely knowing how to pray and having the relational intimacy to call God…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0074A recorded on July 18, 1979 teaching from Mark 9:38-41 – Does My Spirit Need Correction? – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens warns against a sectarian spirit that stifles spiritual power and grieves the Holy Spirit. He argues that rigid denominationalism is an abomination to the Lord, illustrating through personal stories…
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…