Sermons on Responsibility

Hebrews 12:1-12 – Dealing with the Lazy Christian – 1090B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1090B recorded on June 1, 1986 teaching from Hebrews 12:1-12 – Dealing with the Lazy Christian. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the analogy of an athlete to inspire Christians to live a more disciplined and purposeful spiritual life. He emphasizes the need for training, straining, and enduring pain in order to achieve spiritual…

Matthew 21:1-22 – The Responsibility of Those that Love God – 1054B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1054B recorded on January 19, 1986 teaching from Matthew 21:1-22 – The Responsibility of Those that Love God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the parable of the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-19. He examines the theological significance of the fig tree, which symbolizes the Hebrew nation and its…

Acts 1:8 – We Have No Excuse for Not Witnessing – 0361AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0361AB recorded on June 3, 1981 teaching from Acts 1:8 – We Have No Excuse for Not Witnessing. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Acts 1:8 as he centers on the imperative for all Christians to share their faith. Stevens argues that believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit specifically…

1 Corinthians 9:22 – That I Might By All Means Save Some – 0357AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0357AB recorded on May 27, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 9:22 – That I Might By All Means Save Some. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the biblical passage 1 Corinthians 9:22, “That I Might By All Means Save Some,” which serves as the foundation for his exhortation to…

2 Corinthians 5:1-21 – Our Ambition to Please God – 0314AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0314AB recorded on March 11, 1981 teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 – Our Ambition to Please God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the paramount importance of striving to be pleasing to God in all aspects of a believer’s life. Stevens outlines seven conditions for pleasing God, including being born again, separating…

Isaiah 43:25-28 – I Will Not Remember Thy Sins – 0118A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0118A recorded on December 9, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 43:25-28 – I Will Not Remember Thy Sins. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound nature of divine forgiveness, characterizing God as the singular authority who blots out transgressions for His own sake rather than human merit. Stevens moves from an indictment…

Psalm 39 – The Frailty of Life – 0114AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0114AB recorded on December 2, 1979 teaching from Psalm 39 – The Frailty of Life. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the essential theme of human frailty to encourage a life of spiritual sincerity. He argues that people often live with a presumption of longevity, yet they must recognize that life is a…