Sermons on Persecution

Acts 14 – They Rehearsed All That God Had Done With Them – 0288A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0288A recorded on January 25, 1981 teaching from Acts 14 – They Rehearsed All That God Had Done With Them. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens teaches from Acts chapter 14, centering on the actions of Paul and Barnabas, emphasizing that their ministry successes were due to God’s work through them, rather…

Acts 6:5, 7:55 – Stephen, Full of Faith, Power, and the Holy Ghost – 0238A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0238A recorded on October 26, 1980 teaching from Acts 6:5, 7:55 – Stephen, Full of Faith, Power, and the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the life and death of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, as described in the book of Acts. Pastor Stevens highlights Stephen’s defining characteristics:…

Luke 22:63-23:22 – The Beating of Jesus Christ – 0150A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0150A recorded on March 16, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:63-23:22 – The Beating of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the depth of Christ’s physical and mental agony during the midnight trials, contrasting modern comfort with the horrific reality of ancient torture. The narrative systematically tracks the five stages of Jesus’s…

John 18:36 – My Kingdom is Not of This World – 0123A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0123A recorded on December 30, 1979 teaching from John 18:36 – My Kingdom is Not of This World. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound implications of Christ’s declaration that His kingdom is not of this world, emphasizing that true Christianity is a spiritual organism rather than a mere human organization. He…

2 Timothy 3:10-15 – Illustrations of Paul – 0052B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0052B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 – Illustrations of Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 to explore the inevitability of persecution for those living a godly life in Christ Jesus. He emphasizes that Satan has not changed and actively seeks to make believers…