Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0084A recorded on August 26, 1979 teaching from James 5:10-20 – Does God Heal Today? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theology of divine healing, arguing that while God still heals today, it is not a guaranteed result of human demand or individual faith. He structures his teaching around the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081A recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from 1 Samuel 12:20-25 – What’s Your Prayer Life Like? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens characterizes prayerlessness as a significant sin that creates a destructive cycle of spiritual distance and moral failure. He argues that failing to talk with God is not merely a personal…
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 0067AB recorded on June 20, 1979 teaching from 1 John 5:1-15 – Talking With Our Father. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores how believers can resolve spiritual confusion by learning to pray according to God’s will as outlined in 1 John 5. He argues that knowing the divine will is not a matter of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0064B recorded on June 10, 1979 teaching from Psalm 39 – Hear My Prayer, O Lord, and Give Ear Unto My Cry. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound distinction between formal religious speech and the authentic cry of the heart. He argues that while many believers rely on repetitive…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0047A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 3:1-12 – Problems with Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores why many believers experience a lack of power in their spiritual lives, specifically focusing on the hindrances to effective prayer. He argues that personal conduct, such as immodesty and unresolved conflict, creates a…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0044AB recorded on April 12, 1979 teaching from John 17:1-18:1 – The Lord’s Prayer – The Hour is Come; Father Glorify Me – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound significance of Jesus’s final moments, distinguishing the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 from the model prayer given…
Mark 14:26-72 – The Smiting of the Shepherd and the Scattering of the Sheep – Special Easter Meetings – 0042AB Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the emotional and theological weight of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, focusing on the dramatic tension between the suffering of the Shepherd and the scattering of His disciples. He argues that the tragic events in…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0028A recorded on March 4, 1979 teaching from Jonah 2 – Jonah Prayed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens utilizes the biblical narrative of Jonah’s cry from the fish’s belly to illustrate how desperate circumstances are often divine instruments used to break a believer’s self-will and bigotry. He argues that Jonah’s initial flight from…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0009B recorded on December 10, 1978 teaching from Amos 6:1-6 – Woe to Them That Are at Ease in Zion – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens powerfully admonishes Christians against spiritual complacency, drawing inspiration from Amos 6:1-6. Stevens addresses three core concepts: the great privilege of being “in Zion” (saved…