Sermons on Pharisees and Sadducees

Matthew 16:1-28 – You Know How to Interpret the Appearance of the Sky but You Cannot Interpret the Signs of the Times – 1027A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1027A recorded on October 13, 1985 teaching from Matthew 16:1-28 – You Know How to Interpret the Appearance of the Sky but You Cannot Interpret the Signs of the Times. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens revolves around the idea that people are adept at interpreting natural signs like the weather,…

Luke 20:45-47 – The Sadducees – 0134A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0134A recorded on February 3, 1980 teaching from Luke 20:45-47 – The Sadducees. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the dangers of religious pretension by dissecting Christ’s warnings against the scribes in the Gospel of Luke. He identifies several negative characteristics of legalistic leaders, such as their hunger for public recognition, their use…

Luke 20:20-26 – Beware of Tricksters – 0133A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0133A recorded on February 3, 1980 teaching from Luke 20:20-26 – Beware of Tricksters. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores how Jesus navigated the malicious traps set by religious leaders who sought to undermine His authority. Stevens first examines the political trickery of the poll tax, demonstrating how Jesus bypassed a potential scandal by…