Sermons on Ministry

Acts 14:1-28 – They Rehearsed All That God Had Done with Them – 1118A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1118A recorded on September 7, 1986 teaching from Acts 14:1-28 – They Rehearsed All That God Had Done with Them. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as described in Acts 14. Pastor Stevens uses the apostles’ experiences – their initial success, the opposition…

John 15:9-17 – So Have I Loved You – 1071A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1071A recorded on March 23, 1986 teaching from John 15:9-17 – So Have I Loved You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins with a personal anecdote that illustrates the importance of remaining in the love of Jesus, a theme directly drawn from the scripture passage of John 15:9-17. Pastor Stevens uses…

Mark 3:13-30 – The Ministry of the Spirit of God is Now! – 0922A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0922A recorded on August 12, 1984 teaching from Mark 3:13-30 – The Ministry of the Spirit of God is Now! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Biblical teaching of the unpardonable sin, explaining it as speaking injuriously or blasphemously against the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that this isn’t merely saying…

Luke 4:13-30 – In the Power of the Spirit – 0842A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0842A recorded on January 22, 1984 teaching from Luke 4:13-30 – In the Power of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Jesus’ return to His hometown synagogue “in the power of the spirit,” as described in Luke chapter four. After overcoming temptation, Jesus reads from Isaiah, declaring His mission…

John 17:18 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 9 – Sent Into the World – 0449A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0449A recorded on November 22, 1981 teaching from John 17:18 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 9 – Sent Into the World. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Jesus’s prayer in John 17:18, where He states, “As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also…

1 Corinthians 4:1-17 – The Ministry – 0430A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0430A recorded on October 11, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 4:1-17 – The Ministry. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws heavily from 1 Corinthians 4 to define the true essence of Christian ministry and the Kingdom of God. A central theme is that ministers are primarily called to be faithful stewards, not…

Acts 20 – Restfulness and Restlessness – 0358A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0358A recorded on May 31, 1981 teaching from Acts 20 – Restfulness and Restlessness. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Acts 20 and the intertwined concepts of restfulness and restlessness in the life of the Apostle Paul. Stevens explores how Paul found inner peace and contentment in his relationship with Jesus…