Sermons on Ministry (Page 2)

Acts 13:1-15 – How to Present the Word of God – 0280A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0280A recorded on January 11, 1981 teaching from Acts 13:1-15 – How to Present the Word of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens teaches from Acts 13:1-15, identifying this passage as a significant piece of literature demonstrating how to present the Word of God. He meticulously analyzes the prelude to preaching,…

John 16:14 – The Ministry of the Holy Ghost, to Glorify Christ – 0222AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0222AB recorded on September 17, 1980 teaching from John 16:14 – The Ministry of the Holy Ghost, to Glorify Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the ministry of the Holy Ghost and its central purpose: to glorify Christ. Stevens outlines several key functions of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that…

2 Timothy 4:10-11 – Demas – 0124A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0124A recorded on December 30, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 4:10-11 – Demas. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual defection of Demas, a former companion of the Apostle Paul who ultimately abandoned the ministry. Stevens structures his character study by contrasting Demas’s early faithful service with his eventual love for the present world,…

Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #3 – 0092AB

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,…

Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #2 – 0089A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0089A recorded on September 16, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines a theological framework for understanding spiritual life through three distinct categories: seven basic gifts, ten active ministries, and nine supernatural manifestations. Drawing primarily from Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians…

1 Peter 1 – Suffering – 0056AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0056AB recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 1 – Suffering. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reframes human suffering not as an incomprehensible tragedy, but as a purposeful ministry designed to refine the believer. Drawing primarily from the First Letter of Peter, Stevens argues that trials act as a divine fire intended to burn…

Luke 8:1-15 – Preaching and Shewing the Glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God – The Sower – 0046B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0046B recorded on April 29, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:1-15 – Preaching and Shewing the Glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God – The Sower. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Luke 8:1-15, focusing on Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming the good news of God’s Kingdom. Stevens unpacks the parable of…