Sermons on Sin (Page 2)

Jonah 1:4-17 – Jonah, a Dove, to Bring Peace – 0952A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0952A recorded on November 25, 1984 teaching from Jonah 1:4-17 – Jonah, a Dove, to Bring Peace. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the biblical narrative of Jonah as a cautionary tale about disobedience and spiritual backsliding. Stevens begins by recounting Jonah’s flight from God’s command to preach to Nineveh, highlighting…

Psalm 106:1-15 – O Visit Me with Thy Salvation – 0949B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0949B recorded on November 18, 1984 teaching from Psalm 106:1-15 – O Visit Me with Thy Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases on Psalm 106:1-15 where he emphasizes the enduring and constant love of God, using the Israelites’ journey from Egypt as a powerful illustration. He highlights how the Israelites…

John 10:1-15;27-28 – The Message of Salvation – 0943A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0943A recorded on October 14, 1984 teaching from John 10:1-15;27-28 – The Message of Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Jesus’ powerful declaration: “I am the door” and “I am the good shepherd,” emphasizing that He is the sole, exclusive way to salvation. Stevens highlights the importance of tailoring the message of…

John 19 & Psalm 56:8 – What Causes You to Cry? – 0932A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0932A recorded on September 2, 1984 teaching from John 19 & Psalm 56:8 – What Causes You to Cry? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the spiritual significance of tears and the emotional response to faith, drawing primarily from John 19, which describes the crucifixion, and Psalm 56:8, which speaks of God…

Psalm 124 – Our Help is in the Name of the Lord, Who Made Heaven and Earth – 0927A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0927A recorded on August 19, 1984 teaching from Psalm 124 – Our Help is in the Name of the Lord, Who Made Heaven and Earth. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the message of deliverance and salvation found in Psalm 124, particularly the idea that “Our help is in the name of…

2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter – 0920B

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0920B recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens contrasts two approaches within Christianity, the staid, doctrine-focused Baptist tradition and the more experiential charismatic movement, highlighting the potential for division and imbalance between them. Pastor Stevens uses the Apostle Paul’s concerns for the…

Romans 1:14-16 – A Debtor – 0918A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0918A recorded on July 29, 1984 teaching from Romans 1:14-16 – A Debtor. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the impending missionary work of a woman named Karen as he preaches about the concept of being a debtor to Christ, urging listeners to understand their spiritual indebtedness and the resulting…

Psalm 69:32 – And Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God – 0874A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0874A recorded on April 15, 1984 teaching from Psalm 69:32 – And Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the profound idea that genuine spiritual life, symbolized by “Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God” from Psalm 69:32, is only possible through recognizing…

Luke 7:36-50 – How Valuable is Your Salvation? – 0840A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0840A recorded on January 15, 1984 teaching from Luke 7:36-50 – How Valuable is Your Salvation? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the contrast between a self-righteous Pharisee named Simon and an unnamed sinful woman, drawing from the biblical account in Luke 7:36-50. Pastor Stevens begins by reflecting on…