Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0107AB recorded on November 11, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #7 – Exhortation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on two specific gifts of the Spirit: exhortation and giving. Stevens explores practical ways to identify these gifts within oneself, presenting eight characteristics of exhortation and nine of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0088A recorded on September 9, 1979 teaching from Luke 14 – Lord, it is Done as Thou Hast Commanded, and Yet There is Room. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of invitation and acceptance into God’s Kingdom. He emphasizes that there is always room in God’s Kingdom for those who…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0083AB recorded on August 22, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 2:15 – Prove-Prize-Preach the Word of God – Memorizing the Bible – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines a three-fold mandate for believers to effectively internalize and share the scriptures. He argues that one must first prove the Word through…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0079B recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:40 – Be Ye, Therefore, Ready Also. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens issues a profound call for spiritual preparation through the daily indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He structures his message by contrasting the futility of earthly anxiety—illustrated through God’s care for ravens and lilies—with…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0066A recorded on June 17, 1979 teaching from Luke 10:1-17 – Sent Forth to Preach the Kingdom of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Luke 10:1-17 and the sending out of the seventy disciples to preach the Kingdom of God. Stevens emphasizes the urgency of the harvest and the need for…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0055A recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:1-17 – He Sent Them to Preach the Kingdom of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that the “kingdom of God” is not a future, heavenly realm, but rather the present “kingship of God” dwelling within the hearts of believers. He…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0009A recorded on December 3, 1978 teaching from Joel 3:13-14 – The Trumpet Call for Harvesters – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses Joel 3:13-14 to urge Christians toward active evangelism. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that believers should not become complacent (“sitting, soaking, and souring”), but rather recognize the ripeness of…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0005B recorded on November 5, 1978 teaching from Matthew 22:1-14 – Go Ye Therefore. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the parable of the wedding feast found in Matthew 22. The parable describes a king preparing a wedding for his son, but those initially invited refuse to come, even…