Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1100B recorded on July 13, 1986 teaching from Matthew 22:1-14 – Invite Anyone You Find. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the three stages of salvation to illustrate how God’s grace transforms a person’s past, present, and future. The process begins with justification, where an individual is forgiven of all previous sins and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1053A recorded on January 12, 1986 teaching from John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the familiar religious phrase “Give your heart to Jesus” as a central metaphor, illustrating spiritual transformation through the medical example of a heart transplant needing life-giving blood to function. This act of giving…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0490A recorded on February 7, 1982 teaching from Psalm 51:7-13 – Wash Me, and I Shall be Whiter Than Snow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens based on Psalm 51:7-13, focusing on sanctification, or spiritual cleansing. Stevens uses the analogy of physical cleanliness versus spiritual purity, contrasting outward appearances with God’s inward…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0445A recorded on November 15, 1981 teaching from John 17:17 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 8 – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the Christian concept of sanctification, using John 17:17 as its central text. Stevens emphasizes that sanctification is not the eradication of sinful nature, but…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0422A recorded on September 23, 1981 teaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks the Christian concept of sanctification, correcting common misconceptions. He contrasts a flawed understanding of instant, sinless perfection with a more nuanced view encompassing repentance (change of mind), regeneration (change of relationship), justification…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0252AB recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:12-24 – An Unction from the Holy One – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on 1 John 2:12-24, centering on the importance of sanctification, urging listeners to actively pursue a holy life, not merely focusing on emotional experiences of faith. Stevens…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0194A recorded on July 1, 1980 teaching on The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and in individual believers’ lives. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in leading believers in righteousness, educating them by pointing them to Jesus, and comforting them as an advocate.…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0165A recorded on April 27, 1980 teaching from Acts 1:6-11 – The Time is Now. Pastor Stevens explores the concepts of sanctification and redemption through the lens of a personal anecdote and biblical scripture. Stevens uses the story of a young woman named Pam to illustrate how one can turn from a life…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0033AB recorded on March 21, 1979 teaching from 1 John 3:1-10 – We Are Called By a New Name – Sons of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound identity of believers as the “sons of God,” a title that conveys both great dignity and a high moral calling. He emphasizes that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016A recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the unwavering security of a believer’s salvation, drawing heavily from Romans 8. Stevens argues against the notion that Christians can lose their salvation, emphasizing that salvation is a complete…